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Eggborough Power Limited (\u2018EPL\u2019) is proposing to construct and operate a new gas-fired power station with a gross output capacity of up to 2,500 megawatts (\u2018MW\u2019) of electricity, including electrical and water connections, a new gas supply pipeline and other associated development (the ‘Project’) on land at and in the vicinity of the existing Eggborough coal-fired power station, near Selby, North Yorkshire. The location of the Project Site is shown below.<\/p>\n

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Need for the Project<\/h3>\n

The UK needs to develop new electricity generation capacity to replace its aging coal-fired and nuclear power stations, which are due to close over the next few years. This needs to happen to help safeguard the security of electricity supply to the country\u2019s homes and businesses. The urgent need for new generation capacity, including gas-fired power stations, is set out in government policy. This includes the Overarching National Policy Statement for Energy (‘EN-1’) and the National Policy Statement for Fossil Fuel Electricity Generating Infrastructure (‘EN-2’).<\/p>\n

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The UK is increasingly reliant on renewable energy, primarily wind energy, which is intermittent in nature and dependent on weather conditions. Gas-fired power stations provide flexibility within the UK\u2019s generation mix, being able to respond rapidly to fluctuations in supply (e.g. when the wind isn\u2019t blowing) and ensure that enough electricity is generated. Gas-fired power stations are also cleaner than those using coal or oil and emit significantly lower CO2 <\/sub>emissions per MW than other fossil fuels.<\/p>\n

The Project would make a significant contribution to UK electricity supply in terms of both security and flexibility, while contributing to the Government\u2019s carbon reduction targets.<\/p>\n

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Main Project Components<\/h3>\n

The new power station would be capable of supplying the electricity needs of around 2 million homes. It would be built on land entirely within the operational area of the existing coal-fired power station (owned by EPL), primarily comprising the main coal stockyard located within the south-east part of the existing coal-fired power station site. The new gas pipeline would involve land that is not owned by EPL, but in respect of which EPL has negotiated agreement, with the relevant landowners.<\/p>\n

The main coal stockyard is identified below.<\/p>\n

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The main components of the Project are:<\/p>\n