22 July 2008
Helius Energy Group plc
Helius Energy Welcomes European Consultation on a Sustainability Scheme for Biomass
Helius Energy plc has welcomed the European Commission’s open consultation on the requirements for a sustainability scheme for energy uses of biomass.
The consultation, which was launched by the Commission last week, is seeking views from interested parties on ‘the need for a European wide and internationally applicable sustainability scheme’ which could be applied to the production and procurement of biomass for energy uses. This would include the use of biomass feedstock in dedicated power plants such as the one being developed by Helius Energy at Stallingborough in North East Lincolnshire.
Commenting on the consultation, John Seed, Managing Director of Helius Energy said:
“Helius Energy have always stressed that the sources of biomass used in our projects will come from sustainable sources, therefore we welcome this consultation exercise. It is also encouraging that the Commission recognises that in order to be effective, any such scheme needs to be verifiable ‘while avoiding unreasonable administrative burdens’ on the industry.
“We firmly believe that the UK and Europe can lead the world in the development of a sustainable biomass industry. Agreement on appropriate international standards is an important part of this process.”
