Helius Energy provides update on its Avonmouth dedicated biomass project

摘要

It is anticipated that the project's financial close will occur this summer, following an acceptable announcement regarding the government'sforthcoming Renewables Obligation banding review.The project, a 100MWe export capacity facility, will provide despatchable, renewable, low carbon electricity as part of the UK's aim to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.It will cost around ￡300 million (￡367.83 million) to construct, creating approximately 450 full time jobs during the construction phase. Once operational, it will generate 40 full-time operations jobs with more created in relation to the maintenance andsupply of the plant.The facility will be fuelled using a combination of imported wood from a number of countries, including the US, and recycled wood fibre from the local environs.