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Ellgia secures energy-from-waste contract with Ferrybridge
Ellgia secures energy-from-waste contract with Ferrybridge

Recycling and waste management company Ellgia Limited has announced a new partnership with Ferrybridge Multifuel Energy Limited (FM1) for a spot contract supply of refuse derived fuel (RDF) to generate energy from waste.

Auction begins Cory Riverside Energy facility valued at £1.5bn
Auction begins for Cory Riverside Energy facility valued at £1.5bn

An auction is underway for the UK’s largest energy-from-waste (EfW) plant in London, set to be sold for £1.5 billion or higher.

‘Urgent’ need for London to curb incineration, says London Assembly
‘Urgent’ need for London to curb incineration, says London Assembly

‘Urgent change’ is needed to stop recyclable and biodegradable material from being incinerated in London, as energy-from-waste hinders the capital’s move to a more circular economy, according to the London Assembly’s Environment Committee.

Hot 100 2018: Who are the leaders of the pack?
Hot 100 2018: Who is leading the pack?
By Resource |
6 February 2018 |
Our annual power list of movers and shakers in the waste and resources industry attracted a record number of votes this year. Here, you’ll find the winners from 100 to one, each accompanied by a voter’s glowing review. Read on to discover who has played their cards right and proved to be our Top Trump for 2018  
Bin the Burners campaign launched to end construction of new incineration infrastructure
Bin the Burners campaign launched to end construction of new incineration infrastructure
By
Rob Cole
| 14 November 2017 |
The UK Without Incineration Network has launched a campaign to place a moratorium on new incineration projects in the UK, with an Early Day Motion being prepared to be put forward in Parliament.
World’s first all-electric refuse collection vehicle to be unveiled by Geesinknorba
Geesinknorba to unveil world’s first all-electric refuse collection vehicle
By Resource |
2 November 2017 |
The world’s first fully-electric, rear-loading refuse collection vehicle – Geesinknorba’s Li-On Power Pro – is set to be unveiled at London’s Future Fleet Forum in January.
UK heading for residual waste treatment capacity gap, says SUEZ report
UK facing residual waste treatment gap until 2030, says SUEZ report
By
Rob Cole
| 13 September 2017 |
The UK is heading for a residual waste treatment capacity gap by 2030 unless significant new investment in infrastructure and policy frameworks are put in place, according to SUEZ’s new report.
North London energy recovery facility gets go ahead
By
Rob Cole
| 28 February 2017 |
The North London Waste Authority has been granted permission to build a replacement energy recovery facility at the Edmonton EcoPark.
Waste has ‘important role’ in UK’s new industrial strategy
Waste has ‘important role’ in UK’s new industrial strategy
By
Edward Perchard
| 23 January 2017 |
Members of the waste and resources industry have welcomed the mention of the industry in the government’s new industrial strategy, unveiled today by Prime Minister Theresa May.
MPs raise questions about Macquarie intentions with GIB
MPs raise questions about Macquarie intentions with GIB
By
Edward Perchard
| 11 January 2017 |
Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has written to Business Secretary Greg Clark to call for added scrutiny over the sale of the Green Investment Bank to Macquarie.
News in Brief – 25/11/16
News in Brief – 25/11/16
By
Rob Cole
| 25 November 2016 |
A round up of news from the waste and resources sector including new bins for Croydon, global growth in the AD industry, investment in the European paper industry and more.
Interserve faces sack after Viridor gasification delay
Interserve faces sack after Viridor gasification delay
By
Elena Holmes
| 17 November 2016 |
Interserve has been served a notice of termination to its contract with Viridor after ‘continually and repeatedly’ failing to meet milestones on its Glasgow gasification plant.
Impetus administration forces RDF site closures
By
Rob Cole
| 11 November 2016 |
Impetus Waste Management has gone in to administration, forcing its two waste transfer sites to close, following the withdrawal of Air Products from the gasification market. 
UKWIN highlights ‘litany of gasification failures’
UKWIN highlights ‘litany of gasification failures’
By
Edward Perchard
| 2 November 2016 |
The UK Without Incineration Network has warned investors of the risk that gasification projects present with a briefing paper highlighting more than a dozen failed projects.
Hydrogen: Fuel of the future?
Hydrogen: Fuel of the future?
By
Hannah Boxall
| 5 September 2016 |
Using hydrogen as fuel could, in theory, shrink transport emissions to nearly zero. It might sound too good to be true, but strides are already being made to bring it to the world of waste and recycling.
Interserve quitting the ‘unique challenges’ of energy-from-waste industry
Interserve quitting the ‘unique challenges’ of the energy-from-waste industry
By
Edward Perchard
| 10 August 2016 |
Construction firm Interserve has announced that it is leaving the energy-from-waste industry months after revealing complications with on-going projects had cost the company £70 million.
Another setback for gasification sector as incineration specialist enters administration
Another setback for gasification sector as incineration specialist enters administration
By
Edward Perchard
| 13 July 2016 |
Energy-from-waste plant specialist Energos has gone into administration following contractual disputes with two of its main contractors.
EU waste and energy policies need greater alignment
EU waste and energy policies need greater alignment
By
Jennifer McDowall
| 16 June 2016 |
Better alignment of EU waste and energy policies is needed to allow energy from waste to have a ‘complementary role’ in the circular economy, according to FEAD.
Decision on Nottinghamshire gasification facility delayed
By
Jennifer McDowall
| 13 April 2016 |
 The Department for Communities and Local Government has delayed ruling on planning permission for an experimental plasma arc gasification facility, stating it was ‘not yet in a position to decide.’
EU working on energy-from-waste communication
EU working on energy-from-waste communication
By
Edward Perchard
| 6 April 2016 |
The European Commission is working on an energy-from-waste communication that will address how the process can be optimised without compromising higher reuse and recycling rates, says European Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella.
2015 RDF exports could reach 3.3m tonnes
2015 RDF exports could reach 3.3m tonnes
By
Edward Perchard
| 25 February 2016 |
Exports of refuse-derived fuel from England and Wales grew by over half a million tonnes in 2015, according to the RDF Industry Group.
Defra updates RDF definition
Defra updates RDF definition
By
Edward Perchard
| 23 November 2015 |
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has developed an updated definition for refuse-derived fuel (RDF) that clarifies what is expected of waste described as RDF.
Renewables’ place in UK energy future uncertain
Renewables’ place in UK energy future uncertain
By
Edward Perchard
| 18 November 2015 |
Ignoring renewable electricity as a replacement for coal could create ‘real risks’ for the future, according to the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association.