Earls Gate Energy Centre

The Earls Gate Energy Centre is situated in Grangemouth, Scotland, at the heart of a thriving industrial hub, where it supports local manufacturing and contributes to Scotland’s energy infrastructure.

Earls Gate in numbers
Updates & milestones
Environmental focus
Community
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Project overview

Transforming waste, powering progress

The Earls Gate Energy Centre (EGEC) is a state-of-the-art Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility in Grangemouth, Scotland, developed in partnership with Encyclis. EGEC plays a pivotal role in Scotland’s transition to sustainable waste management while delivering reliable, lower-carbon energy to the region. 

This Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant provides steam and electricity to local industries, supporting manufacturing and processing operations. Surplus electricity is exported to the National Grid, further enhancing its contribution to Scotland’s energy mix. The facility is operated and maintained by Kanadevia-Inova. 

Construction was restarted by Brockwell Energy Services Ltd (BESL) as principal contractor in 2022, and EGEC is now fully operational, exemplifying our commitment to delivering impactful energy solutions. 

Current status: Operational

274,000

Waste processing capacity
(tonnes per year)

23.5 MW

Electricity generation capacity

75,000

Homes powered

Approximately medium-sized households, based on average consumption of 2,700kWh, Ofgem 

Updates & milestones

January 2017

Planning Consent

March 2018

Environmental Permit Awarded

December 2018

Financial Close

January 2019

Construction Commences

September 2022

BESL resumed construction as principal contractor in September 2022, implementing a robust rectification plan.

October 2023

Waste-firing began in October 2023, marking a significant step toward full operational capacity. 

Early 2024

Full operation achieved early 2024. 

Environmental focus

Earls Gate processes up to 274,000 tonnes of residual waste each year, generating electricity through energy recovery and helping to manage waste that cannot be reused or recycled. Through efficient operations and compliance with strict environmental standards, the facility supports essential waste and energy infrastructure.

Community engagement and benefits

At EGEC, we’re committed to giving back to the Grangemouth community. Through our Community Support Initiatives, we’ve provided grants to local voluntary and community organisations since 2020. These contributions help strengthen community ties and support vital local services. 

Earls Gate Community Fund

Bringing Energy to Life | Watch as Earls Gate Energy Centre takes shape - transforming from concept to reality. This state-of-the-art facility is a key milestone in our commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions.

 

 

Enquiries

For any questions or further information, please contact us at enquiries@egecl.com.

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