Swiss-Japanese green-tech company Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (HZI) has announced that it has been appointed as principal contractor by waste-to-energy (WtE) plant developers and operators Encyclis (previously known as Covanta Europe) to design, build, and commission a new energy recovery facility in Walsall in the UK’s West Midlands region.
This is HZI’s 19th UK appointment and demonstrates that it remains the partner of choice for many WtE developers and operators in the UK and across the globe.
The Walsall Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) is HZI’s fourth project appointment by Encyclis in the UK and Ireland in the last 10 years. Full construction works on site will commence once Encyclis has completed the groundwork at the site.
We are pleased to be working once again with HZI on the design and construction of this important addition to our growing fleet of energy recovery facilities in the UK and Ireland. The commencement of this project demonstrates our long-term vision to build and operate a sustainable waste treatment infrastructure that processes non-recyclable residual waste while recovering electricity, heat, and other resources for wider society. Today’s announcement confirms our commitment to invest in this regionally important infrastructure, said Owen Michaelson, Chief Executive at Encyclis.
The new Walsall plant will utilize HZI’s enhanced combustion technology to generate more electrical energy from non-recyclable waste that would otherwise be destined for UK landfill or overseas export.
Once the plant is operational, the single line will be capable of efficiently treating around 436,000 tonnes of residual (non-recyclable) waste per year, generating 49 MW of low-carbon baseload electricity.
The Walsall Energy Recovery Facility is HZI’s 19th UK project, and we’re delighted to be awarded this important contract by Encyclis. It demonstrates the trust our clients have in our experienced staff and proven technology capabilities. Over the last 10 years, Encyclis has appointed HZI to build four facilities across the UK and Ireland. This Walsall plant will use HZI’s enhanced combustion technology. Once construction is completed, the new plant will safely and efficiently treat around 436,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste, generating vital baseload energy to power homes and businesses, said Fabio Dinale, EVP of Business Development at HZI.