Access platform company expertise deployed for power plant construction
Eagle Platforms, a Sheffield-based supplier of access solutions, has been chosen to deliver critical safety training and working at height equipment for the construction of a zero emission bio power plant.
The plant, at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, will provide energy for around 50,000 homes once fully operational.
The training will be delivered by Jamie Fleetwood, training manager at the company. Together with the equipment, this will enable managers and employees on the large site to carry out work safely and efficiently.
Expected to be completed by the end of 2021, the Hooton Bio Power Plant will transform around 240,000 tonnes of residual municipal solid waste each year into 25.2 MW of electricity, using proven Kobelco technology.
Dan Stewart, operations director of Eagle Platforms, said: “We are delighted to be involved in what is a significant project as the UK looks to a greener, more sustainable future, and works towards achieving its ambitious Net Zero by the 2050 target.
“We live in an increasingly delicate environment and are very aware that we all must contribute in a positive way to reducing damaging emissions.
“Our key involvement in projects such as this one, as well as our continued investment in zero carbon emission, electric and hybrid technology, is testament to our commitment to a greener planet.”
Eagle Platforms recently invested more than £1.5m in new stage five zero carbon emission Deutz diesel engines for its growing fleet of big booms, as it seeks a greener future for the business.
