Slough Multifuel EfW
An EfW facility based upon conventional combustion technology. Slough Multifuel has permitted operational capacity of 480,000 tonnes per year.
The plant is operated by Slough Multifuel Ltd. Delivery of waste is primarily by road, and the facility processes primarily RDF but is able to process a range of other Waste Derived Fuel, hence its 'Multifuel' name[1].
Site Details
| Operator | SSE Slough Multifuel Ltd |
|---|---|
| Site | Slough Multifuel EFW |
| Size | Large |
| Permit No | KP3702MY |
| Plated Capacity | 480 |
| Status | Operational |
Plant Description
The plant was delivered by an EPC turnkey arrangement with Hitachi Zosen Inova (now Kanadevia Inova) technology.
Construction was reported completed in August 2024[2].
The plant technology comprises 2 lines of standard moving grate technology, producing super-heated steam with a design capacity of up to 545,000 tonnes per year, generating 50MWe [4][5].
History
The site was purchased in 2008 by SSE and the project was developed by a 50:50 joint venture between SEE Thermal and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).
SSE Thermal was granted planning permission in 2017 to construct the facility[3].
A planning application was made to extend the plant from 50MWe to 60MWe in 2022 which was declined in November 2023[6].
The plant is intended to run on waste derived fuel from residual Household Waste and Commercial Waste, with around two thirds identified for long term contract.
