The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has shortlisted two major projects to join the HyNet carbon capture cluster in the negotiation phase, boosting investment in clean energy and industrial decarbonisation across North West England and North Wales.
New additions to HyNet
- Connah’s Quay Low Carbon Power (Uniper, North Wales)
A low-carbon power station that will capture CO₂ emissions while generating enough energy for up to 900,000 homes. This project combines energy production with significant emission reductions. - Ince Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (InBECCS) (Evero Energy, Cheshire)
The UK’s first BECCS facility, which will convert waste wood into renewable power while capturing around 217,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
These projects will join four existing HyNet Track 1 initiatives. New infrastructure, including CO₂ pipelines, repurposed power plants and manufacturing facilities, will support the cluster’s expansion. The developments are expected to create around 2,800 skilled jobs and accelerate the UK’s net zero ambitions.
What this means for biomass energy and EfW markets
The InBECCS project strengthens the role of biomass energy and energy from waste (EfW) in delivering renewable power and reducing carbon emissions. Facilities that process biomass fuels face significant wear challenges due to contaminants such as silica, metals and glass particles. This makes reliable wear protection systems essential to maintaining plant efficiency.
Kingfisher Industrial’s expertise includes:
- K-ALOX and -BAS ceramic linings for pneumatic transport systems handling abrasive biomass fuels
- K-Flow stainless steel low-friction lining systems for waste transfer chutes
- Turnkey design, manufacture and installation of abrasion-resistant systems for biomass and EfW plants.
Our solutions extend equipment life by up to 8 times compared with traditional materials, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Retrofitting for low-carbon power
Connah’s Quay demonstrates how existing power assets can be retrofitted for low-carbon operation. Kingfisher provides bespoke retrofit solutions for coal-to-biomass conversions and EfW plants, ensuring systems meet the demanding conditions of renewable fuel processing.
Contact Kingfisher Industrial
For a free site survey or technical consultation, call 01562 543108 or email enquiries@kingfisher-industrial.com
References
- https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/two-carbon-capture-projects-join-hynet-cluster/
- https://www.acenet.co.uk/news/infrastructure-intelligence/two-more-carbon-capture-projects-set-to-join-uk-s-hynet-cluster/
- https://www.gasworld.com/story/two-more-projects-look-to-join-uks-hynet-carbon-capture-cluster/2162719.article
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