Scotland’s sustainable energy security is bolstered by newly completed civil works at Earls Gate Energy Centre
This month, Elysium Construction is set to complete civil works for Earls Gate Energy Centre (EGEC), a state-of-the-art Energy from Waste facility in Grangemouth, Scotland. Recovering up to 54,000 tonnes of recyclable materials annually, the centre will bring the country one step closer to its Net Zero targets.
Jointly owned by Brockwell Energy, Covanta, and Green Investment Group, the EGEC will produce heat and power for fine chemical production company CalaChem Ltd.
A beacon of environmental stewardship, the environmental impact of the centre will make measurable contributions to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The centre creates power by combusting non-recyclable residual waste, which turns water into steam to generate electricity. It’s poised to process 216,000 tonnes of pre-sorted commercial and industrial waste, recover 54,000 tonnes of recyclable materials, and divert 210,000 tonnes of waste from landfill every year.
It will also generate more than 33MW of surplus heat and 22MW of surplus electricity for local businesses, industries, and residents. 77% of its electricity will come from renewable biogenic materials, making a significant contribution to the UK's shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
Specialists in delivering complex infrastructure projects for the energy sector, Elysium Construction’s expertise in advanced construction technology was instrumental in navigating the challenges this project posed.
Elysium worked exclusively with local labourers and suppliers, part of their commitment to supporting the communities they work in.
Elson Bajrakurtaj says:
