Indaver Releases More Details on Decarbonisation Project at the Rivenhall IWMF

Indaver is excited to release more details of a cutting-edge decarbonisation project at the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF).

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Recently Indaver have launched a planning application to develop the infrastructure to in the form of a carbon capture & usage (CCU) plant, pipelines and wires, to transport the heat, electricity and carbon dioxide from their facility. While at the same time, Rivenhall Greenhouse Limited are launching their application for the development of state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities.  

The CCU plant will extract CO2 from the flue gases of the IWMF. This can then either be piped to the greenhouses, where it is used to improve yield and quality; or it will be compressed for offsite transport in tankers, suitable for additional sustainable applications, or for carbon sequestration.  

As well as providing a solution for carbon, the heat offtake plant that is planned, will take heat from the Rivenhall facility, which will then pass through a heat exchanger and produce hot water, to be then piped to the greenhouses.  

Electricity from the Rivenhall IWMF will also be exported to the greenhouses via a private wire agreement. This will allow for a proportion of the crops to be lit using LED grow lights, which in turn will ensure year-round production for Essex and UK markets.

The proposed delivery of heat, CO2 and electricity to the proposed Rivenhall greenhouses, marks an innovative leap forward in combatting climate change, through the capture of carbon emissions, while fostering development of local, sustainable, agricultural practices. The collaboration between Indaver and Rivenhall Greenhouse Limited, also marks a new operating model in the use of sustainable heat, CO2 and electricity for both the waste, and the horticulture industries; whilst concurrently increasing UK strategic food security and resilience.   

Speaking at the construction of the new IWMF, Indaver Commercial and Business Development Director Micheál Geary said "We are delighted to submit our planning application for this innovative project. We believe this project, which is the first of its kind in the UK, represents a forward-thinking approach to energy efficiency and sustainability, and it represents a significant step in our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and supporting the transition to the circular economy.