Port of Tyne invests to combat dust emissions

This investment into its wood pellet-handling operations include dust bosses, which create a continuous water mist spray to prevent dust particles flying into the air; pyramid covers, which enclose the top sections on the eight cargo grabs; skirting on hoppers, which increase airflow and reduce dust emissions; and a micro-fogging system at strategic points within the warehouse and on the ventilation units, making dust fall to the floor.

Matt Beeton, chief executive at the Port of Tyne, said: “These measures ensure that we are doing everything we possibly can to decrease dust emissions to the lowest level possible.”

He added: “Noticeable improvements have already begun, and more will follow.”

In 2021 the port will also be the only one in the UK to have a hi-tech water spraying system, which will be installed at the end of the quay.

In May, the port announced that it is to become the base for the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank, in partnership with Equinor and SSE Renewables.