PD Ports announces MGT Power station another step closer as environmental consent is granted

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30 Oct 2009

PD Ports has received Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consent from the Marine and Fisheries Agency (MFA) in relation to the QEII berth redevelopment at Teesport. This formal consent together with its associated licences enables PD Ports to proceed with the construction of the new 260 metre long berth, which is an integral part of MGT Power’s Tees Renewable Energy Plant development at the Port. The new berth will accommodate vessels up to 240 metres long and 38 metres wide, accommodating the world’s largest modern woodchip carrier vessels and providing MGT Power with considerable freight flexibility. The berth will bring the 2.4 million tonnes of woodchip each year, required to fuel the new power station.
The 295 megawatt (MW) wood fuelled power station is to be built on the South Dock area of Teesport. One of the world’s largest biomass plants set to be built in the UK, this £500 million investment will produce enough carbon neutral, sustainable electricity to power 600,000 homes across the North East.

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