Withnell LFS is a 2.3 MW waste power plant in the United Kingdom, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #163 of 328 waste plants in the United Kingdom, it contributes 0.12% of the country's total waste capacity of 1,884 MW. The largest waste plant in the United Kingdom is Runcorn EfW at 81 MW, making Withnell LFS approximately 35 times smaller. Nearby plants include Heysham 2 (1,230 MW, Nuclear), Heysham 1 (1,155 MW, Nuclear), and Heysham 1 Power Station (1,150 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Lancashire, approximately 10 km south of Lancaster.
United Kingdom, Europe
- 2,349. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #33,411 worldwide by installed capacity
- #794 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
313 plants within 100 km, 21,051 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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