E.ON plans UK biomass plant

The firm intends to invest around £300 million in the plant at the port of Bristol, in a development which will generate 150 megawatts (MW) of electricity - enough to power more than 200,000 homes.

This scheme would be one of the largest biomass power stations ever built in the UK

Dr Paul Golby

Chief Executive

E.ON UK

Dr Paul Golby, Chief Executive of E.ON UK, said developments such as biomass, cleaner gas and coal and new nuclear plants will reduce the UK's carbon emissions and provide energy security.

He added: "This scheme would be one of the largest biomass power stations ever built in the UK and would make a considerable contribution to helping the government meet its renewable energy targets.

E.ON is currently involved in several other energy projects based in the UK, including the 180MW Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in the Solway Firth, one of the world's largest gas-fired combined heat and power plants in Kent and the 1,200MW Drakelow combined cycle gas turbine in Derbyshire.

Last month, the firm announced it has joined forces with DONG Energy to buy out Shell's stake in the London Array offshore wind farm, which will be the largest development of its kind in the world.