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Who are Progress Power Ltd & what electricity services do they offer?

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Telephone: +448004647677

Below you can find some key details of Progress Power Ltd including the type of electricity licence they hold. Data comes from Ofgem, Companies House and their own website.

Who are Progress Power Ltd & what electricity services do they offer?

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Company Name: Progress Power Ltd
Type of Electricity Licence: Electricity Generation
Company Number: 8421833
Year Founded: 2013
City: Selby

Full Address:

Drax Power Station, Drax, Selby, United Kingdom, YO8 8PH

What electricity & energy services does Progress Power Ltd offer?

Operates a Rapid Response Power Plant: Progress Power operates a gas-fired power plant known as Progress Power Station located at the Eye Airfield Industrial Estate in Suffolk. This plant supports intermittent forms of renewable electricity during periods of peak demand or when renewable sources are unable to meet national electricity demand.
Supports Energy Security: The Progress Power Station project helps support Great Britain’s energy security by providing electricity during periods of peak demand and when renewable sources are unable to meet demand.
Contributes to a Lower Carbon Economy: The power station operates for a maximum of 1,500 hours per year, helping the country transition to a lower carbon economy. It aims to minimize its environmental impact during construction and operation.
Generates Electricity: The power station comprises a new Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) power peaking plant capable of providing up to 299 Megawatts (MW) of electricity.
Provides Electrical Connection to National Grid: Progress Power establishes a new electrical connection via an underground cable circuit to export electricity from the power station to the National Grid Electricity Transmission System.
Constructs Gas Insulated Substation: Progress Power constructs a new gas insulated electricity substation in collaboration with National Grid.
Builds Gas Pipeline Connection: The project includes the construction of a new gas pipeline connection to bring natural gas to the power station from the Gas National Transmission System.
Undertakes Planning and Consultation: Progress Power undertakes extensive planning and consultation with local residents, businesses, and interest groups to shape the final planning application and obtain necessary permissions.
Supports Local Communities: Drax, the parent company, commits to providing a Community Benefit Fund to support local projects and initiatives in the vicinity of Progress Power Station. Additionally, construction provides job opportunities for up to 150 skilled and semi-skilled workers.
Engages with Local Businesses: Progress Power collaborates with local businesses by providing opportunities for them to tender for relevant work streams related to the construction project.
Provides Information and FAQs: Progress Power offers information and addresses frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the project, covering various aspects such as site location, environment, gas generation, substation, opportunities for local businesses, and community engagement.