Power generator InterGen applies for a self-supply licence

Power generator InterGen has applied for a water self-supply licence.

It owns and operates three combined-cycle power stations in England, delivering electricity equivalent to around 5% of the country’s peak generation demand. One plant, the Rocksavage power station near Runcorn in Cheshire, is water-cooled and requires significant volumes of non-potable water.

The application explained a self-supply licence would provide InterGen with better visibility and control over water data across all sites, which will help any future water efficiency projects. In addition, the Rocksavage plant operates under a Special Agreement contract directly with the wholesaler, which has been in place for over 25 years. It is therefore important to InterGen to be able to have direct communications with the wholesaler, particularly when this agreement comes up for renewal.

Waterscan will act as managing agent, providing technical support and performing retail functions including meter reading and CMOS transactions. Waterscan will also seek further water efficiency savings for InterGen.