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ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING FOR MEDIUM COMBUSTION PLANTS: GLOBAL BANK
12.05.25
Medium Combustion Plants (MCP)
Encompass combustion units like boilers, engines, and turbines, with a thermal input between 1 and 50 MWth, used for various purposes including electricity generation, heating, and industrial processes. The EU's Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) aims to reduce emissions of pollutants like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and dust from these plants to protect the environment and human health.
CLIENT CHALLENGE
The client faced the challenge of ensuring compliance with the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) for several combustion plants across England and Scotland. These sites, with potential thermal capacities over 50 MWth, required environmental permits to operate legally.
The project, ongoing since 2022, involved multiple locations and complex regulatory requirements.
The client needed to navigate complex regulatory landscapes to ensure compliance with environmental permitting directives. They required assistance in identifying the appropriate permit types, preparing required documentation, and conducting stack emission testing where necessary. The project involved multiple sites across England and Scotland, adding to the complexity.
The scope of the project included:
- Peer review to determine environmental permit requirements
- Preparation of MCPD permit documentation
- Monitoring surveys
- Stack emission testing through a third party
- Ongoing compliance support, including emission monitoring
The client sought Bureau Veritas' expertise to navigate the regulatory landscape, prepare required documentation, and ensure continuous compliance.
The project supports the client's long-term goal of maintaining operational integrity and regulatory compliance across its asset portfolio.
Key project DELIVERABLES:
- Preparation of environmental permit applications
- Completion of air quality risk assessments
- Completion of stack emission testing
- Ongoing compliance support
OUR SOLUTION
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BENEFITS
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensured the client's combustion plants met all regulatory requirements under the MCPD.
Permit Acquisition:
- Successfully obtained necessary environmental permits for the client's sites.
Emission Monitoring:
- Conducted stack emission testing to confirm compliance with emission limit values.
Ongoing Support:
- Provided ongoing compliance support, including emission monitoring.
Expert Guidance:
- Offered expert advice and support throughout the permit application process.
Associate Director – Air Quality and Environment
Bureau Veritas
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations is not just about meeting legal requirements; it's about safeguarding our environment for future generations. Our collaboration here demonstrates our commitment to providing expert guidance and support, helping the client minimise their environmental impact.