New technologies - the Demonstrator Programme
The Demonstrator Programme
… arming key decision makers with the facts and realities of implementing new technologies and empowering them to make informed decisions.
Defra launched this £30 million programme to demonstrate innovative waste treatments technologies as possible alternatives to landfill. The programme aims to prove the economic, social and environmental viability (or not) of each selected technology. There will be a series of impartial reports, presentations and advice from experts working on behalf of Defra.
Visitor centres
Each New Technologies Demonstrator Programme (NTDP) site will have a visitor centre which will be open throughout the plant’s participation in the programme. These will enable representatives from local authorities and the waste sector to see the sites operating and to learn more about the particular strengths and weaknesses of the technologies. Key decision makers will be better equipped to make informed choices about the waste treatment options which best suit their communities.
The programme offers flexibility when planning a site visit and will work together with the visiting party to develop an itinerary to suit their specific requirements, offering:
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If you would like further information on the NTDP or wish to visit one of the Demonstrator projects please contact: wastetech@enviros.com
The projects
Following two rounds of bidding and around 90 applications, assessed and reviewed by the Waste Technologies Advisory Committee, nine projects covering a variety of different waste treatment technologies were agreed.
In total there are eight remaining projects located across the length and breadth of England covering a variety of different waste treatment technologies.
Project |
Technology Type |
Location |
Overview |
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Premier Waste |
Aerobic Digestion . |
Durham |
Plant operational. |
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Scarborough Power |
Pyrolysis |
North Yorkshire |
Commissioning is due to be completed in August 2008 and the site will become operational in September 2008. |
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Merseyside WDA/Fairport Engineering |
Mechanical heat treatment |
Merseyside |
The plant became operational in May 2008. |
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Biocycle |
Anaerobic Digestion |
Shropshire |
Plant operational and the visitor centre open. |
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Bioganix Research Limited |
In-vessel composting |
Hereford |
This plant has completed its contracted operational phase. |
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Envar |
In-vessel composting. |
Cambridgeshire |
Plant operational and the visitor centre open. |
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The Avonmouth Renewable Energy Plant (TAREP) |
Pyrolysis and Gasification |
Bristol |
Withdrew from the programme at the end of 2008. A final report will be published. |
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Novera |
Gasification |
Dagenham |
Novera withdrew from the programme in August 2007. A final report (Large file PDF 4.9 MB) has been produced. |
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Waste Gas Technology (WGT) UK Limited |
Gasification |
Isle of Wight |
The plant will be operational in July 2008. |
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Demonstrator News
The NTDP produces a monthly newsletter that is circulated to all project stakeholders. Called the “Defra Demonstrator News”, the electronic newsletter is designed to keep stakeholders up to date on the Demonstrator Programme and projects and includes:
- extracts from recent articles and reports;
- up and coming events;
- technical data;
- information on how to arrange site visits;
- and much more.
To receive the newsletter, please contact wastetech@enviros.com.
Page last modified: 9 February 2009
Page published: 5 February 2003