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Energy minister Charles Hendry has approved the development of a power station in Yorkshire, which will boast a number of flue accessories.

The 53MW power station at the former RAF airfield at Pollington will be fuelled by 360,000 tonnes of waste wood per year. This stock will be delivered to the premises via the Aire and Calder Navigation Canal.

As a result of the energy minister's decision, the number of new power stations given consent in England and Wales has reached 15, the highest number since the inception of the Electricity Act in 1989.

Charles Hendry, minister of state for energy, said: "This new waste wood plant in Yorkshire will not only enhance our energy security and reduce waste wood to landfill; it will create an estimated 200 construction and 135 operational jobs and give a real boost to the local economy."

Mr Hendry commented that he is delighted that this latest power station marks a new record for granting consent decisions.