| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/12/983 (19.9.12) |
| Publication Date | 19/09/2012 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission on 19 September 2012 concluded that UK plans to grant £19.9 million (around €22.9) investment aid to Energy Works (Hull) Limited for the construction and commissioning of an 'energy from waste' gasification plant in Kingston upon Hull are in line with EU state aid rules. The facility will generate 25MW of electricity from 190kT of waste. The renewable energy content of the combined feedstock will exceed 80%. The Commission found that the aid, funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using biodegradable waste to produce electricity and by diverting waste from landfill. Moreover, the project will contribute to the security and diversification of energy supply, in line with EU objectives. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/12/983&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Subject Categories | Internal Markets |
| Countries / Regions | United Kingdom |
