Lisahally Power Station
Also known as Evermore, Lisahally Power Station is permitted to process up to 115,000 tonnes a year of waste wood producing 15.8 MWe and 6 MWth.
The facility is located in Londonderry/Derry in Northern Ireland.
Site Details
| Operator | BWSC |
|---|---|
| Site | Lisahally Power Station |
| Permit No | P0387/12A |
| Plated | 115000 |
| Status | Operational |
Plant Description
The plant is based on standard combustion with a single line grate technology[5].
The boiler technology implemented at the facility was supplied by Weiss Kessel-Anlagen-und Maschinenbau GmbH[1 - detail no longer availabel on line].
The site is operated by Burmeister Wain Scandinavian Contractor (BWSC) under a 15 year contract, who also provided turnkey EPC services for this facility[4].
History
The facility was developed by Evermore Energy (ERE Developments Limited),
The facility cost £83m to develop and funding was provided by investors Investec, UK Green Investment Bank, Gravis, and EKF[1][2].
Operations started at the end of 2015 after construction began in mid-2013[2][4]
This facility was the first biomass fired power station to be developed in Northern Ireland[3].
The feedstock was originally supplied locally under a long-term fuel contract with Stobart Biomass and the energy generated is purchased under a long-term contact with Power NI[2].
