Suffolk EfW
An EfW facility also known as Great Blakenham EfW, based upon conventional combustion technology and considered an ERF based on its R1 status.
The plant has a permitted capacity of 295,000 tonnes per annum and is operated by Suez. The facility is located on the outskirts of Ipswich, with delivery of primarily residual Household Waste and some Commercial Waste by road [1][2].
Site Details
| Operator | SUEZ |
|---|---|
| Site | Suffolk EfW |
| Size | Medium |
| Permit No | WP3438HZ |
| Plated Capacity | 295 |
| Status | Operational |
Plant Description
Built by CNIM which started in 2012 and was delivered in June 2014 at a reported £167m capital cost based on the refinancing value.
The plant comprises 2 lines via standard combustion technology Martin Reverse Acting Grate, generating super-heated steam, and is configured to run on primarily residual Household Waste and similar residual Commercial Waste.
History
The Great Blakenham facility was built primarily to service a 25 year PFI contract signed in October 2010 with Suffolk County Council for 170,000 tonnes per annum with later short term capacity offered to Norfolk County Council for 40,000 tonnes per annum to 2021, and then at a reduced rate to 2027[3].
The plant was part refinanced by Suffolk County Council in late 2018 for 22.6% of the value of the plant.
References:
- Annual Report 2024
- Letsrecycle Article Nov 2018
- Letsrecycle Article Jan 2020
