UK’s government approves a £250 million biomass power station on the Northumberland coast

Computer-generated aerial view of the North Blyth biomass power station
Computer-generated aerial view of the North Blyth biomass power station

North Blyth Energy Ltd has been given permission to build the 100mw plant at Battleship Wharf, Blyth Harbour. Parent company RES, leading British renewable energy company, said the project would provide “significant investment” and jobs in the area. Once operational the 100mw power station will be able to generate low carbon electricity to power the equivalent of over 170,000 UK households every year using sustainably sourced wood-based fuel.

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