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Heathrow T2 Energy Centre

Biomass CHP
A new 10MW Combined Heating and Power (CHP) system at Heathrow T2 Energy Centre has taken its first delivery of woodchips (Nov 1st 2012) and will open in December 2012. Prior to serving T2, which is due to open in Spring 2014, the biomass energy plant will provide base heating and power to Terminal 5. The Heathrow T2 Energy centre will use 25,000 tonnes of woodchips a year, which will be sourced within a 150-mile radius of the airport from sustainable woodlands. Keeping woodchip supply local, reduces haulage requirements, costs and CO2 emissions. The ash, a waste byproduct, will be recycled and used to make fertiliser, used for local agriculture and manufacturing, eliminating the need to send the ash to landfill. The wood fuel process will enable Heathrow to reduce CO2 emissions at the airport by at least 13,000 tonnes each year, compared with producing the same output from natural gas. The sustainable biomass solution will reduce Heathrow’s reliance on ever-decreasing fossil fuels and reduce Heathrow’s carbon footprint by 34% by 2020. In addition, the plant will generate its own electricity, which will be fed back into the local grid.

Awards
Heathrow Airport Limited secured a prestigious award on 28/9/2012, for 'Best Contribution to Corporate Responsibility' from The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). This is a global organisation dedicated to promoting best practices in procurement and supply.