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==Plant==
==Plant==
The biomass power plant utilises a fluidised bed combustion, heat recovery and power module technology developed by HRS, a subsidiary HRS Energy Ltd which was manufactured in Hull by project partner CF Struthers, the sister company to HRS Energy<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/probio-energy-wins-170000tpa-biomass-contract/ Lets Recycle]</ref>.
The biomass power plant utilises a twin line fluidised bed gasification combustion system, heat recovery and power module technology developed by HRS, a subsidiary HRS Energy Ltd which was manufactured in Hull by project partner CF Struthers, the sister company to HRS Energy<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/probio-energy-wins-170000tpa-biomass-contract/ Lets Recycle]</ref>. Each line has a maximum throughput in the order of 16 tonnes per hour<ref>[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/657559/Tansterne_biomass_plant_permit.pdf/ Environmental Permit], EA</ref>.


In September 2019 the O&M contractor HRS Energy Tansterne Ltd (HRSET) went into administration. HRSET had originally held the O&M contract until it expired on 01/09/73. The plant is now owner-operated by GIB-Bio Ltd which is a subsidiary of Solar 21, the owners of the facility<ref name="Tan" />.
In September 2019 the O&M contractor HRS Energy Tansterne Ltd (HRSET) went into administration. HRSET had originally held the O&M contract until it expired on 01/09/73. The plant is now owner-operated by GIB-Bio Ltd which is a subsidiary of Solar 21, the owners of the facility<ref name="Tan" />.