After a prolonged preparatory process with many obstacles, the construction of the world’s largest biomass plant is set to go ahead, its developers said in a statement.
The construction, which in its complete form is expected to cost approximately DKK350 million, will provisionally begin in autumn next year.
Three subcontracts are being offered for the project, of which the largest is expected to be in the region of DKK175 million. During the tender process, which runs until spring 2007, architects and engineers are designing the large plant. At the same time, the extensive regulatory process is being completed.
On a yearly basis, Maabjerg BioEnergy is expected to remove phosphorous and nitrogen from around 450,000 tons of manure from the area’s livestock farmers. Maabjerg BioEnergy will produce energy in the shape of biogas, heat and electricity from the biogas process and heat and electricity from burning fibers from the manure.
Maabjerg BioEnergy is a three way joint venture between the waste management firm Nomi, the power provider Elsam a group made up of 200 local farmers, who will supply the plant’s manure.
