Staffordshire ERF
An EfW facility based upon conventional combustion technology and considered an ERF based on its R1 status. Located in Staffordshire in the West Midlands of England, the facility is also known as the Four Ashes EfW has a permitted capacity of 340,000 tonnes per year.
The facility is operated by Veolia (as Veolia ES Staffordshire Ltd). Feedstock for the facility is primarily locally sourced residual Household Waste, with the delivery method being through road transport[1].
Site Details
| Operator | Veolia |
|---|---|
| Site | Staffordshire ERF |
| Size | Large |
| Permit No | HP3431HK |
| Plated Capacity | 340 |
| Status | Operational |
Plant Description
The facility was built with technologies developed by Veolia in partnership with CNIM Clugston Staffordshire Ltd, with the EPC work carried out by CNIM.
The combustion technology comprises of two 20 t/h incineration lines of the CNIM/Martin GmbH reverse-acting grate system with two lines, a CNIM-designed horizontal boiler and a SecoLAB© flue ash treatment system supplied by LAB, a Group CNIM company.
The plant produces up to 29 MW that supplies the EfW's own energy needs, exporting the rest to the grid (23 MW)[1]
History
This facility was developed under a 25 year Public Finance Initiative (PFI) contract worth £1 billion for residual waste treatment and disposal, signed by Staffordshire County Council in July 2010 it was the biggest in Staffordshire County Council’s history[3].
Veolia received planning permission to build the facility at Four Ashes in February 2011 after modifying its proposals to include a smaller chimney stack and lower roof[3].
Construction of the plant began in August 2011[3], leading to the official opening, carried out by HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO, and commencement of operations of the facility taking place on Wednesday 14th May 2014[2].
In December 2014 Veolia sought permission from Staffordshire County Council’s Planning Authority to increase the tonnage of waste that is delivered to the Four Ashes site from 300,000 to 340,000 tonnes per annum[2].
References:
- Annual Report 2024
- Veolia Staffordshire Website
- Letsrecycle Article Nov 2013
