Two green fuel plants could be built on Teesside – bringing over 100 …
Two renewable fuel plants could be built on Teesside which will create over 100 new jobs in the region.
Greenergy has submitted a planning application to build on its existing site at Seal Sands, in Billingham[1]. If approved, one of the plants will be come the first to create Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) from waste oils in the UK.
Whilst the other will be designated for the previously announced advanced biofuels production from end-of-life tyres project, GTT. Proposals, which have been submitted to Stockton Council[2], outline how the renewable plants would create a total of 134 new jobs in the area.
Greenergy says the SAF plant will leverage its extensive experience in sustainably sourcing waste oils and feedstock and producing advanced biofuels. Using existing technologies, waste oils will be manufactured into sustainable aviation fuel, reducing aviation emissions by up to 80%.
The second project planned for the site will convert end-of-life tyres into recovered carbon black and low carbon road and marine transport fuels.
A design and access statement outlines how, if approved, each plant will employ 45 members of shift staff working in five teams. At each plant there will be two nine-member shift teams working per day between 6am and 6pm and 6pm and 6am.
There will also be 17 administrative and management staff employed at each plant taking the total development to 134. Subject to the successful planning approval process, construction of the plant will begin in 2025 and commercial production will commence in 2027.
Christian Flach, CEO of Greenergy, said: “The SAF and end-of-life tyres projects are part of Greenergy’s strategy to support the UK’s energy transition through the production and distribution of waste-derived renewable products. The location on Teesside will help us expand our presence in the area and create more local jobs.”
Both projects will be located adjacent to the company’s existing Teesside biofuel manufacturing facility. The development will also include several feedstock, product and surface water outfall pipelines; removable of the nearby disused railway lines; a new pipe bridge over Seal Sands Road; and an internal road system which entirely separate for the two plants.
“The application site has been chosen due to the strategic advantages of the Seal Sands industrial area which benefits from access to Third Party Terminals, located approximately 1-2km east of the site and is used by the applicant for fuel supply activities, as well as export via their jetties,” says the design and access statement. “Sustainable fuels from the proposed facility will be exported, via a proposed service corridor between the main development site and Third Party Terminals.”
Cllr Nigel Cooke, Stockton[4] Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing added: “These exciting plans are fantastic news for the borough and if it’s approved, the hundreds of jobs and opportunities this project is set to create will bring a massive boost to the local economy.
“Stockton is the economic powerhouse of the Tees Valley and when you consider the easy transport access from rail or road, or international links via air or sea, it’s easy to see why businesses continue to be attracted to our area. This is another vote of confidence in our Borough, which is a great place to live and work.”
References
- ^ Billingham (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
- ^ Stockton Council (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
- ^ Interactive map shows thousands of people on Teesside will receive £150 cost of living boost (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
- ^ Stockton (www.gazettelive.co.uk)