Eggborough Power launches consultation for new gas-fired power station project

The first stage of Eggborough Power Limited’s (EPL) consultation on proposals to develop a new gas-fired power station on the site of its existing coal-fired power station at Eggborough near Selby, North Yorkshire, is set to launch.

The gas-fired power station would have an output of approximately 2,000 megawatts and be capable of supplying electricity to around 2 million homes.

A new underground gas pipeline will be constructed to the north of the site to connect the power station to the UK’s natural gas transmission network.

In addition, the power station will also be connected to the existing substation at the site to allow the electricity generated to be exported to national electricity grid.

EPL is preparing to consult with members of the local community and other stakeholders on the proposals during the course of September 2016.

The consultation will provide further information on the proposals, including the reasons for wanting to build a gas-fired power station, the options that are under consideration in terms of plant layout and gas pipeline routes, the consenting process and the next steps.

Adam Booth, managing director at EPL, said: “Eggborough has been a significant player in the UK energy landscape for over 40 years, and we are delighted to be moving forward with proposals which would ensure we continue to play a key role in both the local economy and in the security of electricity supplies nationally.

“Developing a new power station is a lengthy and complex process: right now we are at the early stages of that process and are looking forward to receiving peoples’ views on our proposals.”