Biomass plant plans to be lodged today
Plans to build a biomass plant at the port of Dundee will be lodged with the Scottish Government today.
The site of the proposed biomass plant for Dundee's docks.
- By Stefan Morkis
- Published in the Courier : 17.08.10
- Published online : 17.08.10 @ 06.07am
Forth Energy, the company behind the plan, claims the plant will generate enough power to provide 86% of Dundee with electricity.
It also says the heat produced by the plant as it burns renewable fuel sources, such as wood pellets, will help to greatly reduce Dundee's carbon footprint and help put the city at the forefront of the renewable technology revolution.
The plants will have a 300-foot chimney and protesters such as Residents Against Tay Turbines have complained the plant could have a disastrous environmental impact on the city.
Forth Energy says, however, studies have shown emissions from the plant will have "no significant effect" on air quality.
Around 300 jobs will be created while the plant is being constructed. Once operating, it will require around 40 permanent staff plus another 20 port jobs.
Forth Energy managing director Calum Wilson said, "Scotland has ambitious renewable energy targets for 50% of electricity and 11% of heat to be generated from renewable sources by 2020.
"This development will make a significant contribution to meeting both targets.
"The port of Dundee offers unique opportunities to the renewables sector and biomass generation has a vital role to play in this.
"Biomass is as reliable as coal or gas but has a significantly lower environmental impact and provides the opportunity to supply renewable low-carbon heat.
"We believe that our proposed development, at the port of Dundee, will act as a very positive symbol of a modern, green and vibrant city.
"Furthermore, our proposals provide clear economic benefits for Dundee, including jobs and potential contracting opportunities in the local area.
"Dundee has the opportunity to become a hub of renewable energy activity."
He added that this could help the city attract businesses and jobs associated with the renewable energy sector.
"There could be job creation and investment from Dundee's renewable sector moving forward," he said.
12.10pm - 17.08.2010 alistair wallace - Fort William, uk Report This
I have been following your articles on the proposed Biomass plant in Dundee. Out of all the objections none has mentioned the long term substainability. There is a lengthy report by John Clegg Consulting, the conclusion is that with 18 new plants in the pipeline it is not substainable.
09.55am - 18.08.2010 jimmy - dundee, scotland Report This
as an engineer for many years i would also question its sustainabilty. it will require an enormous amount of wood chips etc which will have to be transported by diesel powered ships from very long distances. mayby they can get some old furniture from dens road market??
10.04am - 24.09.2010 Mr. Les Gall - Dundee, Scotland Report This
We live in a new build house on the Arbroath road and have a wonderful view of the river from our balcony. That was one of the reasons for buying it. Now I see the proposed Biobass Plant is to be built straight in front of us and will take all our view away. Not only that the worry is what is going to be coming out of the chimney. Which will not only be in front of us but almost at the same level .If the wind is blowing in our direction, we will get it in our Living Room. Has height of surrounding properties been looked into. I don’t think it has as all properties from Ferry Road upwards would be effected. We are talking thousands of homes. Remember Dundee is built on a hill.<br />
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