Beckton STW Biodiesel Power Plant— 8 MW Biomass
Beckton STW Biodiesel Power Plant is an 8 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Balfor Beaty since its commissioning. Ranked #58 of 239 biomass plants in the United Kingdom, it contributes 0.11% of the country's total biomass capacity of 7,396 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United Kingdom is Drax Power Station at 3,960 MW, making Beckton STW 495 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tilbury power stations (1788 MW, Coal), Coryton (800 MW, Gas), and Northfleet Power Station (720 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Greater London, approximately 10 km east of central London.
13 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 1,184. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #25,781 worldwide by installed capacity
- #788 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
13 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Balfor Beaty operates 1 plants totalling 8 MW
451 plants within 100 km, 22,885 MW combined
Nearest plant: Beckton STW Enhanced Sludge Digestion (1.3 km)
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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