Melton Renewable Energy Faces Plant Closures
Melton Renewable Energy says its five UK biomass power plants may close in March 2027 when Renewables Obligation subsidies expire unless the government provides transitional support. The sites burn poultry litter, straw and meat-and-bone meal and could begin a three-month consultation risking about 200 jobs and key processing capacity, including about 90% of Scotland's poultry litter. The firm reported £80m in ROC receipts and £169m turnover.
Key Points
- 1Melton warns of closure of five biomass plants when RO subsidies end March 2027
- 2Notes plants process poultry litter, straw, and MBM and rely on subsidies for over half revenue
- 3Signals 200 job losses and potential loss of 90% poultry litter processing in Scotland without support
Scoring Rationale
Subsidy-driven closure risk scores as notable industry news, limited by local reporting and absence of definitive government response.
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