wrexham energy centre and connections

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1 wrexham energy centre and connections Plans for a new gas-fired power station on Wrexham Industrial Estate webbaviation

2 To Wrexham Wrexham Industrial Estate KEY Our site on the Wrexham Industrial Estate Google 2012 Wrexham Energy Centre site Boundary of Wrexham Industrial Estate including land with planning consent

3 investing in wrexham Wrexham Power Limited (WPL) is consulting the community on plans for Wrexham Energy Centre, a new gas-fired power station on Wrexham Industrial Estate. Our plans will: n Bring investment and more skilled jobs to Wrexham n Support the success of existing businesses on Wrexham Industrial Estate n Be part of securing the UK s supply of electricity. We will create: n Up to 1,200 construction jobs n Up to 50 highly skilled permanent jobs n An improved supply of power to the Wrexham Industrial Estate, increasing its attractiveness to businesses n The opportunity to provide cheaper power, gas and heat to businesses based on the Estate. We are still at an early stage of the project and this brochure introduces our plans and how you can have your say. More detailed information is available at Images of gas-fired power stations Martin Bodman Roger D. Smith about wrexham power limited WPL is a joint venture between St. Modwen and Glenfinnan. Both companies have extensive experience of large scale development and regeneration projects across the UK and in the energy market.

4 wrexham energy centre how will it work? The Wrexham Energy Centre proposals are for a combined cycle gas turbine power station (CCGT). Far more efficient than traditional gas power stations, CCGT plants use both gas and steam to generate electricity Initially, compressed air and ignited gas are fed into a combustion turbine that spins an electricity generator to produce electricity. The heat generated by this process is used to create steam, which is used to spin a second turbine attached to a separate electricity generator. This turns what could be waste heat into a valuable source of power. 1. Gas and air fed into turbine 2. Gas turbine drives generator, creating electricity 3. Left over heat creates steam 4. Steam drives turbine, driving generator, creating more electricity

5 wrexham energy centre what does it mean? We are proposing a new gas-fired power station on Wrexham Industrial Estate. The 1 GW (gigawatt) Energy Centre will provide enough power to supply 1,250,000 homes and has the potential to provide discounted heat, electricity and gas to businesses on the industrial estate. This represents a multi-million pound investment in Wrexham and the Wrexham Industrial Estate. Gas-fired power stations are, and will continue to be, a fundamental part of the UK s energy network. They are: the future of energy The UK and Europe are moving towards generating cleaner, low-carbon power. To meet EU emissions targets by 2020, coal and oil-fired power stations are set to close across the UK. A number of nuclear power stations are also coming to the end of their functional lives. In total, approximately 22 GW of generating capacity, more than one third of UK peak demand, has to be replaced and gas-fired power stations have an important role to play in meeting this energy challenge. Images of gas-fired power stations n Efficient n Reliable n Flexible n Being built to be ready for carbon capture and storage technology.

6 our site connecting the energy centre We would need to connect the Energy Centre to the national gas and electricity grid connections. At present we are looking at route corridor options to make these connections. At this early stage we are assessing our options and are seeking your feedback on: proposed gas connection study areas n The route corridor options for connecting the Energy Centre to the gas network (see right of this page) n The route corridor options for connecting the Energy Centre to the national electricity grid (see following page). a good location The Wrexham Industrial Estate is a good location for a new power station. Demand for electricity in Wrexham significantly outstrips local supply. After studying a number of potential local sites, we have chosen this one as: n It is near the national gas transmission network n There is a clear connection route to the national electricity grid n It has the potential to provide discounted power and heating to businesses on the industrial estate n It is an allocated development site with an existing consent for a 500,000 sq ft industrial building. Wrexham Energy Centre site Existing National Gas Pipeline Overlapping Western / Eastern Route Corridor Area Western Route Corridor Option Eastern Route Corridor Option Boundary of Wrexham Industrial Estate including land with planning consent

7 our electrical connection study areas Wrexham Energy Centre site National Grid Connection Point (Legacy Substation) Existing Overhead Line Overlapping Northern / Southern Route Corridor Area Northern Route Corridor Option Southern Route Corridor Option Boundary of Wrexham Industrial Estate including land with planning consent Each of the above route corridor options represent a study area within which transmission infrastructure could be located. The exact route and form for this infrastructure will be developed over the course of the consultation process, and after a preferred option has been selected.

8 involving the community We want to know your thoughts on the proposals for a new Energy Centre and the options for connecting it to the gas and electricity grids. For more detailed information visit You can also speak to a member of the team by calling Freephone on or info@wrexham-power.com. Please complete the Freepost form opposite to let us know your initial thoughts and return by 5 August 2012, when the first stage of consultation will close. There will also be an opportunity to provide written and verbal feedback at the series of public exhibition events. All the information you provide us with will be considered by the project team in developing these proposals. Early next year we will launch a second stage of consultation and present our updated plans. public exhibition events As a part of our consultation, we are holding five public exhibition events across Wrexham between 2pm and 8pm on: n Monday 2 July 2012 Marchwiel Village Hall, Piercy Avenue, Marchwiel, LL13 0RH n Tuesday 3 July 2012 Rhostyllen Parish Hall, Vicarage Hill, Rhostyllen, LL14 4AR n Wednesday 4 July 2012 Atrium Suite, Redwither Tower, Redwither Business Park, LL13 9XT n Thursday 5 July 2012 Stiwt Theatre, Broad Street, Rhosllanerchrugog, LL14 1RB n Friday 6 July 2012 Parciau Community Centre, Bellevue Road, Wrexham, LL13 7NH Our events are open to all, so please take this chance to meet the team, learn more about the proposals and give feedback.

9 have your say we want to know your views This form can be torn off and sent to us by Freepost. n My comments on the Wrexham Energy Centre proposals are: Name Telephone Address Postcode q I would like to sign up for updates Your contact details will only be used for consultation purposes and will be kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act The feedback you provide us with will be presented on a completely unattributed basis.

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