If it gains planning approval the new plant could be producing waste-derived fuels by 2021, generating enough electricity to power 56,000 homes. 

Garry O’Malley, the general manager of Redcar Bulk Terminal, said: "This announcement is hugely significant, not only for our businesses but for the whole South Tees region.

 

"We’ve worked closely with PMAC Energy on this project for a number of years and it’s another reflection of the continued resurgence of Redcar Bulk Terminal and this site.

 

"Like many others on Teesside, we were dealt a hammer blow when SSI closed – so much so you could say RBT’s mere survival is a success in itself. We’re grateful for the strong support we received during these difficult times, in particular from Greybull who provided us the capital and energy required to turn the corner."

 

This additional good news comes hard on the heels of Redcar Bulk Terminal’s agreement with mine developer Sirius Minerals. This land and handling agreement will result in ten million tonnes of polyhalite passing through the facility each year.

 

O’Malley added: "Projects like this – which could bring hundreds of millions of pounds and many valuable jobs to Teesside – are heralding the start of a new era for RBT and our employees."

 

The energy managing director of PMAC, Rob Lewis, said: "This is an incredible opportunity to deliver a major economic boost to the South Tees area and capitalise on the great strengths and capabilities of Redcar Bulk Terminal.

 

"RBT’s superb port facilities and road and rail links make this the perfect location for this plant. Not only does it give us the logistical advantages of being on the River Tees, the area also provides us with the workforce we’d need to manage the volume of waste coming into the plant and the quantity of fuel being created."

 

British Steel has a 50% stake in Redcar Bulk Terminal.

 

Since waste-to-energy plants are highly mechanised environments with strict safety standards, it is important to make sure that no-one strays into the wrong area for their own safety as well as the security of the equipment and tools. This goes for employees as well as visitors. 

 

In order to make sure that rules are being followed in every area of the plant, at all times of the day or night, it is necessary to monitor the plant. This is most efficiently done using a sophisticated CCTV system. 

 

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