Forth Energy is proposing to develop renewable energy plants in Scotland that would convert biomass into energy through a multi-step process. The biomass fuel would be obtained from sustainably harvested timber, transported by sea, and stored at port facilities. This fuel would then be converted into renewable electricity and heat through a process involving boilers, turbines, and carefully controlled emissions systems. Forth Energy is conducting an environmental impact assessment to identify and mitigate any significant environmental impacts, and is consulting with local councils, environmental agencies, and interest groups to gather input on the proposed plants.

1. HOW DOES BIOMASS
BECOME ENERGY?
timber harvested
trees grow and chipped fuel transported by sea fuel unloaded at ports
fuel storage fuel mix boiler and turbines energy
Renewable
Electricity
Renewable
Heat
carefully controlled
emissions ash recycling opportunities
Minimising Environmental Impact
Forth Energy proposes to develop modern and efficient Renewable
Energy Plants that are:
• similar to long established plants across Europe and the UK;
• subject to the strict requirements of environmental studies;
• operated within regulations; and
• informed by a positive engagement process.
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Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA)
The process of EIA has begun and Forth Energy has consulted with During the EIA process we are required to consult three key
the Scottish Government to agree the scope of the assessment, bodies:
and identify all areas that require investigation. Forth Energy has
a team of specialist advisors working on the EIA. The areas to be • The Local Council
considered include: • Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
• Scottish Natural Heritage
• noise;
• transport, traffic and access;
In addition to these a wide range of interest groups are consulted
• air quality and climate;
to ensure local views are taken into account.
• ecology - fauna;
• ecology - flora; The purpose of the EIA process is to identify any significant impacts
which the development could have on the environment and then
• soil;
propose mitigation measures to resolve these.
• water;
• socio-economics ;
• cultural heritage; and
• landscape and visual impact.
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