Name of the Project
Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) energy recovery project.

Location
Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia.

Client
The RDF energy recovery project is a joint initiative of EnergyAustralia and recovery and recycling management company Re.Group.

Project Description
EnergyAustralia is assessing the feasibility of converting part of the Mount Piper coal-fired power station to run on nonrecyclable household materials, commonly referred to as RDF.

The potential development involves installing a purpose-built boiler at the power station, fuelled by discarded plastics, linen and nonrecyclable paper that would otherwise go to landfill.

The project will also include the construction of a loading dock at the power plant and the transport of about 100 000 t/y of RDF from recycling facilities in Sydney.

The proposed project will have capacity to generate about 13 MW of cleaner and reliable baseload energy, enough to power about 22 000 average Australian homes.

The feasibility study will also investigate the potential for staged development and adding additional units.

Jobs to be Created
The project will create about 120 local jobs and 15 ongoing operational roles.

Value
The project is estimated at $60-million.

Duration
First power is scheduled for 2019.

Latest Developments
The feasibility study, design work and planning applications will likely take about 12 months.

A decision whether to proceed with the project will be taken in 2018, with first power scheduled for 2019.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Not stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
EnergyAustralia, tel +61 3 9422 2968.
Re.Group, tel +61 2 9235 1377 or email info@re-group.com.