Widnes 3MG Biomass/Mersey Bioenergy (CHP) Plant— 20 MW Biomass
Widnes 3MG Biomass/Mersey Bioenergy (CHP) Plant is a 20 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian (BWSC)/Bioenergy Infrastructure Group since commissioning. Ranked #26 of 239 biomass plants in the United Kingdom. Its 20 MW represents 0.27% of the United Kingdom'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 Widnes 3MG 198 times smaller. 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 Cheshire, approximately 25 km south of Liverpool.
United Kingdom, Europe
- 593. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #19,003 worldwide by installed capacity
- #457 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian (BWSC)/ Bioenergy Infrastructure Group operates 1 plants totalling 20 MW
335 plants within 100 km, 22,618 MW combined
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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