Located adjacent to the newly constructed and commissioned FM1 project, the 70MW FM2 facility will generate clean electricity by burning fuel derived from municipal solid waste, commercial and industrial waste.
Construction on the project will begin in 2016 after making final investment decision.
During the construction phase, the project will create over 500 construction jobs and it will employ 40 full time employees when operational.
Commenting on the project, UK Energy Minister Lord Bourne said: "This exciting project that will turn waste into energy is a great example of how innovation can help to power our homes and add to our energy mix
"This project will offer secure energy to Britain’s hardworking families and businesses, creating jobs and financial security for working people and boosting the Northern Powerhouse".
Both FM1 and FM2 are expected to make a positive, low carbon contribution to the UK’s electricity supply, while reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Multifuel Energy engineering and operations director Tom Maillet said: "We believe that these projects represent the next generation of power generation at the Ferrybridge site and will help to generate
important economic benefits for the local area."
The company is a 50:50 joint venture project between British energy company SSE and waste-to-energy facilities operator Wheelabrator Technologies.
Image: Construction on FM2 project will begin in 2016 after making final investment decision. Photo: courtesy of SSE.
