Gedling MP Tom Randall was invited to sewage treatment works in Stoke Bardolph this week so he could learn about how the company is using cutting-edge technology to recycle waste into green energy.
The MP was joined on his visit by Trent Valley councillors Sam Smith and Michael Adams.
The trio were given a personal tour of the works following a major investment at the site, which now boasts a brand-new Thermal Hydrolysis Plant (THP) – allowing teams to convert sewage into green gas and electricity more efficiently.
The new plant, which is part of a wider £45m investment at the site, sits alongside a gas-to-grid facility, which will help to decarbonise the region’s gas supply.
This major upgrade, coupled with other renewable generation sources at the site, including wind turbines, solar panels and a crop conversion plant, means the amount of green energy generated at the works is enough to power 22,000 homes for a year.
Mr Randall praised Severn Trent for their work.
He said: “It’s been fascinating to learn about their renewable energy projects and the investment they’ve made, as they continue on their net zero journey.”
Leah Fry is head of bioresources at Severn Trent and was part of the team that hosted the MP and councillors.
She said: “The new technology we’ve got in place here means we’re able to treat waste more efficiently than ever before, while decarbonising the local gas network for homes and businesses in the area.”
