Biomass and Energy from Waste

Tetra Tech supports clients throughout the full lifecycle of biomass and energy from waste (EfW) projects, from feasibility to delivery and optimisation. We work with developers, local authorities, and operators to provide planning, technical, and environmental expertise for sustainable waste-to-energy and biomass power infrastructure.

Our multidisciplinary teams integrate design, permitting, and environmental services to deliver projects that meet complex regulatory requirements while supporting circular economy and Net Zero goals. By Leading with Science® and drawing on Tetra Tech’s global power and energy expertise, we help clients turn residual waste and biomass into low-carbon energy that delivers environmental and economic value.

Energy from Waste and Biomass Project Development

We provide strategic guidance and integrated services to support early-stage development of waste-to-energy and biomass facilities.

• Feasibility and techno-economic assessments
• Site selection and land-use planning
• Geotechnical and geo-environmental investigation and design
• Environmental impact assessments (EIA)
• Stakeholder engagement and public consultation
• Multidisciplinary design from concept to construction

Permitting and Consents

Our planning and environmental specialists navigate the complex regulatory landscape to secure the consents required for successful project delivery.

• Planning applications and Development Consent Orders (DCOs)
• Environmental permitting and pollution control
• Habitats and species assessments
• Consultation strategy and evidence-based documentation

Engineering and Design Services

Tetra Tech delivers specialist design services for EfW plants and biomass conversion facilities, aligned with environmental performance and operational efficiency.

• Architectural, civil, structural, and building services engineering design
• Grid connection and utility infrastructure
• Process modelling and plant optimisation
• Integration of carbon capture and air pollution control systems

Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning Support

We provide procurement and construction-phase support to ensure performance requirements, design intent, safety, and quality standards are delivered across energy-from-waste and biomass projects.

• Owner’s engineer and technical advisor roles
• Project management and cost control
• Construction monitoring and compliance auditing
• Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) assurance
• Operational readiness assessments

Operational Optimisation and Monitoring

Tetra Tech helps operators maximise performance, reduce downtime, and enhance sustainability across energy-from-waste and biomass facilities.

• Plant efficiency audits and diagnostics
• Emissions monitoring and environmental reporting
• Energy yield assessments and benchmarking
• Asset management and lifecycle cost analysis