SELCHP ERF
An EfW facility based upon conventional combustion technology and considered an ERF based on its R1 status. SELCHP ERF (South East London Combined Heat and Power Energy Recover Facility) has a permitted capacity of 464,000 tonnes per year and is operated by Veolia.
The facility is located on Landmann Way, off Surrey Canal Road, Lewisham, London, and delivery of residual waste is by road[1][2].
Site Details
| Operator | Veolia (SELCHP) |
|---|---|
| Site | SELCHP ERF |
| Size | Large |
| Permit No | NP3738SY |
| Plated Capacity | 464 |
| Status | Operational |
Plant Description
The EPC contractor for this project was awarded to Martin Engineering Systems Ltd. The combustion approach has two lines of grate technology (processing 29 tonnes per hour) and associated boilers feeding to one turbine[1].
In 1998, a new system to reduce emissions of Nitrogen Oxide was installed to allow the facility to to meet the new emission levels required by the Environment Agency[2].
Initially, the facility was planned to produce heat as well as electricity, but due to political and legislative changes, this was not enabled when the plant was constructed. The pipe systems and equipment for the heat from the facility to be utilised was not installed completely until 2014, and has been in operation since then[2].
History
South East London Combined Heat and Power was formed in 1988 by the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Southwark and Greenwich to provide an alternative waste disposal strategy to landfill, members also included the Regional Electricity Company and Energy from Waste design, construction and operation specialists.
Planning Permission for the project was granted in 1990 and in 1991 site clearance and construction began[2].
In 1992, SELCHP was the first Energy from Waste scheme to be granted an authorisation under the Integrated Pollution Control provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Construction and commissioning of the facility was complete in 1993, being officially opened in 1994 by HRH the Prince of Wales[2].
Whilst SELCHP was jointly developed by Veolia and CNIM, iCON Infrastrucutre acquired the CNIM stake in 2018[3].
References:
- Annual Report 2024
- SELCHP Website
- Letsrecycle Article Mar 2019
