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Nevis Power - Development, Construction and

Operation of a new 50MW Biomass Generation
Site at Newport Bay
Carron Energy is planning the development of Nevis Power, a 50MW Biomass plant at Newport Docks.

The plant
The company intends to develop and install, commission and operate a green power plant using renewable
fuel (biomass) capable of supplying electricity to around 50,000 homes in the Newport area. The plant will
generate 50MW and will employ the best available technology to comply with the requirements of its IPPC
(Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control) authorisation and will be extremely efficient.

It is estimated that the development will take between 26 and 30 months to complete.

Biomass
The plant will be designed to handle the combustion of pure biomass fuels comprising a mix of primarily wood
chip and energy crops. This sustainable fuel will provide a zero carbon eco footprint for the project.

The power station will consume approximately 380,000 tonnes per year of clean biomass, including energy
crops.

The site
A 12 acre brown-field site for the biomass power project has been secured with Associated British Ports
(ABP) at Newport Docks. Welsh Power has an excellent relationship with ABP and is currently one of their
largest customers at Newport Docks. The Docks is a designated area for industrial works.

A Grid Connection is available at close proximity to the site boundary. This will be an overhead connection
to the existing Uskmouth/Newport West/Trowbridge line with a substation located on the power station plot.

The location of the site is particularly advantageous for the delivery of biomass fuel, Newport’s South Dock
can accommodate large shipments up to 44,000 DWT (Deadweight Tonnes) that are more than sufficient to
deliver the fuel demand for the Project.

Benefits for local economy and Wales

The Biomass Power Plant will create up to 10 permanent jobs comprising technical, administration and
managerial staff and create a further 20 jobs employed directly in the operation of the plant, creating an
economic boost for the community.
This development by Nevis Power is in response to the Welsh Assembly Government’s renewable
energy recommendations and initiatives regarding the way forward to a leaner, greener and cleaner
Wales.
Project Feasibility studies have been completed and it is expected that planning permission for the
scheme will be submitted to Newport City Council summer 2008.

Project Development Status

The Planning Application received full consent from Newport City Council in January 2009.
 A biomass fuel supplier has been identified and adequate sources of fuel for the plant available from
them. The contract has been negotiated and is ready for signature.
Plant engineering has been completed and an EPC contract negotiated with Doosan Power Systems to
construct the plant. The contract is ready for signature and Doosan Power Systems has been named as
the preferred contractor.
Test piling and pre-construction work will commence in August 2011.
A connection offer from Western Power Distribution has been accepted and their design is now
progressing. The connection is likely to be an overhead route to the existing nearby 132kV overhead
line.
Pre-application discussions have commenced with the Environment Agency in respect to the
Environmental Permit required to operate the plant

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