Runcorn EfW is an 81 MW waste power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by INEOS Chlor / Viridor-Laing. Ranked #1 of 328 waste plants in the United Kingdom. Its 81 MW represents 4.3% of the United Kingdom's total waste capacity of 1,884 MW. The largest waste plant in the United Kingdom is Runcorn EfW at 81 MW, making this facility equal in size to itself. Nearby plants within 50 km include Connahs Quay Power Station (1,380 MW, Gas) and Connah's Quay Power Station (1,380 MW, Gas). The facility is located in England, approximately 20 km west of Manchester.
12 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 200. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #11,073 worldwide by installed capacity
- #20 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
12 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
INEOS Chlor / Viridor-Laing operates 1 plants totalling 81 MW
338 plants within 100 km, 22,393 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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