The UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change has today given the go-ahead for two new power stations to be constructed in Yorkshire that together are expected to create over 1,000 jobs.
The two new plants will generate enough energy to power almost two million UK homes.
The first is Ferrybridge, a 108 MW multifuel power plant in Wakefield, representing an investment of £250 million by SSE Generation.
The second new plant is Thorpe Marsh, a 1,500 MW combined cycle gas turbine plant in North Doncaster, which represents an investment of £984 million by Acorn Power Developments.
The two power stations are expected to create 350 jobs and 800 jobs respectively.
Commenting on the announcement, Charles Hendry, the minister of state for Energy, said: “The energy industry can be a real driver of growth across the country. Some £200 billion of investment in energy is needed over the coming decade, representing remarkable opportunities for companies in the UK.
“These new plants in Yorkshire are a fantastic example of new power stations bringing new jobs. These decisions are a further example of our determination to clear the back-log of planning applications, to stimulate growth and enhance our energy security.”
