The 40MW Brigg Renewable Energy Plant 40MW straw-fired biomass plant has opened in Lincolnshire.

The plant is owned by BWSC North Lincs Ltd (BNLL), a joint venture between PensionDanmark, Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. The £162 million investment is based on technology supplied by BWSC under an engineering, procurement and construction contract. 

BWSC is responsible for operation and maintenance of the plant under a 15-year agreement.