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West Burton Energy
Legal namestring
West Burton B Limited
Websiteurl
westburtonenergy.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2021
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersRetford, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
Retford
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
combined cycle gas turbine, battery energy storage, flexible power generation, grid balancing services, independent power production
Industry3 codes
1EUACABAA
CodeEUACABAAPrimaryYes
2EUACABAB
CodeEUACABABPrimaryNo
3EUACABAJ
CodeEUACABAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • 22111
  • 221112
SIC code1 code
  • 4991
Product category
Independent Power Production
Social media profiles1 record
Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

West Burton Energy operates the West Burton B CCGT Power Station, a 1,332 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant co-located with a 49 MW battery energy storage system at Retford, Nottinghamshire. The facility delivers on-demand electricity and grid balancing services into the UK wholesale electricity market, with a 299 MW OCGT permitted expansion project and a separate 250 MW battery storage project (West Burton C) developed under a tolling agreement with Drax Group.

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Product overview1 text field

West Burton Energy operates a portfolio of power generation assets at its Nottinghamshire site. The primary asset is the West Burton B CCGT Power Station, a 1332 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Plant paired with a 49MW battery storage system. This is complemented by a 299 MW OCGT permitted project for additional flexibility. Additionally, West Burton C represents a separate 250MW battery energy storage project under a tolling agreement with Drax Group. Together, these technologies provide on-demand energy products essential for supporting the UK's changing grid landscape and transition to a low carbon economy.

Product and service2 records
1West Burton B CCGT Power Station
CategoryPower Generation
Description

Highly flexible Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant delivering 1,332 MW of combined output, paired with a 49 MW battery storage system, providing on-demand energy products and grid balancing services to the UK wholesale electricity market and National Grid.

2299 MW OCGT Permitted Project
Scale indicator4 records

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Partnership1 partner
1Drax Group
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-30
Description

Drax Group signed a tolling agreement with West Burton C for 250MW of new Battery Energy Storage Systems capacity with no upfront capital cost required. This strategic partnership enables Drax to access battery storage capacity while West Burton benefits from a capacity offtake arrangement.

Recent move5 records

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Expansion highlight3 records

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Peers10 records
1Vattenfall UK
2Drax Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-listed independent power producer operating large-scale thermal and biomass generation with battery storage. Direct peer in UK flexible generation; also West Burton's counterparty in the 250 MW BESS tolling agreement.

3Uniper UK
TypeDirect peer
Description

Major UK generator operating multiple CCGT and OCGT plants (e.g., Grain, Killingholme). Direct peer in dispatchable gas-fired generation and grid balancing services.

4RWE Generation UK
TypeDirect peer
Description

Operates UK CCGT capacity (e.g., Pembroke, Staythorpe) and is developing BESS projects. Comparable as a multi-asset UK thermal-and-storage operator competing for grid services.

5SSE Thermal
TypeDirect peer
Description

Operates Keadby, Medway, and other UK CCGT stations alongside BESS development pipeline. Direct peer in flexible thermal generation and capacity-market participation.

6EPH (Energetický a průmyslový hold)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Privately-owned European energy group operating UK CCGT assets including Eggborough and Tynemouth. Comparable as a private, gas-fired UK IPP focused on flexible generation.

7InterGen
TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-international IPP operating Spalding and Rocksavage CCGT plants. Direct peer as a privately-held operator focused on UK flexible gas-fired generation.

8Centrica plc
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

UK integrated energy company operating gas-fired generation (Langage, Roosecote) alongside retail energy supply. Broad incumbent with overlapping CCGT exposure and UK grid-market participation.

9Carlton Power
TypeEmerging player
Description

UK-based developer of flexible-generation and BESS projects (e.g., Trafford Energy Park). Comparable as an emerging player focused on UK peaking capacity and battery storage.

10EDF Energy
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major UK generator with nuclear and gas-fired capacity, active in capacity market and balancing services. Broad incumbent competing for grid flexibility revenues.

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Technology focused
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West Burton Energy

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West Burton Energy firmographics

Firmographics
Name
West Burton Energy
Legal name
West Burton B Limited
Website
https://westburtonenergy.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2021
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where West Burton Energy is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Retford
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

West Burton Energy business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel

Distribution channels1 record

West Burton Energy product offering

Product offering

Core offering

West Burton Energy operates the West Burton B CCGT Power Station, a 1,332 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant co-located with a 49 MW battery energy storage system at Retford, Nottinghamshire. The facility delivers on-demand electricity and grid balancing services into the UK wholesale electricity market, with a 299 MW OCGT permitted expansion project and a separate 250 MW battery storage project (West Burton C) developed under a tolling agreement with Drax Group.

Product overview

West Burton Energy operates a portfolio of power generation assets at its Nottinghamshire site. The primary asset is the West Burton B CCGT Power Station, a 1332 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Plant paired with a 49MW battery storage system. This is complemented by a 299 MW OCGT permitted project for additional flexibility. Additionally, West Burton C represents a separate 250MW battery energy storage project under a tolling agreement with Drax Group. Together, these technologies provide on-demand energy products essential for supporting the UK's changing grid landscape and transition to a low carbon economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • West Burton B CCGT Power Station Highly flexible Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant delivering 1,332 MW of combined output, paired with a 49 MW battery storage system, providing on-demand energy products and grid balancing services to the UK wholesale electricity market and National Grid.
  • 299 MW OCGT Permitted Project

Companies that use West Burton Energy

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

West Burton Energy technology and API

Technology

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API detail

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API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

West Burton Energy partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Drax GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Drax Group signed a tolling agreement with West Burton C for 250MW of new Battery Energy Storage Systems capacity with no upfront capital cost required. This strategic partnership enables Drax to access battery storage capacity while West Burton benefits from a capacity offtake arrangement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

West Burton Energy competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Peers

Direct peers

  • Drax Group: UK-listed independent power producer operating large-scale thermal and biomass generation with battery storage. Direct peer in UK flexible generation; also West Burton's counterparty in the 250 MW BESS tolling agreement.
  • Uniper UK: Major UK generator operating multiple CCGT and OCGT plants (e.g., Grain, Killingholme). Direct peer in dispatchable gas-fired generation and grid balancing services.
  • RWE Generation UK: Operates UK CCGT capacity (e.g., Pembroke, Staythorpe) and is developing BESS projects. Comparable as a multi-asset UK thermal-and-storage operator competing for grid services.
  • SSE Thermal: Operates Keadby, Medway, and other UK CCGT stations alongside BESS development pipeline. Direct peer in flexible thermal generation and capacity-market participation.
  • EPH (Energetický a průmyslový hold): Privately-owned European energy group operating UK CCGT assets including Eggborough and Tynemouth. Comparable as a private, gas-fired UK IPP focused on flexible generation.
  • InterGen: UK-international IPP operating Spalding and Rocksavage CCGT plants. Direct peer as a privately-held operator focused on UK flexible gas-fired generation.

Broad incumbents

  • Centrica plc: UK integrated energy company operating gas-fired generation (Langage, Roosecote) alongside retail energy supply. Broad incumbent with overlapping CCGT exposure and UK grid-market participation.
  • EDF Energy: Major UK generator with nuclear and gas-fired capacity, active in capacity market and balancing services. Broad incumbent competing for grid flexibility revenues.

Emerging players

  • Carlton Power: UK-based developer of flexible-generation and BESS projects (e.g., Trafford Energy Park). Comparable as an emerging player focused on UK peaking capacity and battery storage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

West Burton Energy social profiles

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West Burton Energy funding detail

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

West Burton Energy M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about West Burton Energy

What does West Burton Energy do?

West Burton Energy operates the West Burton B CCGT Power Station, a 1,332 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant co-located with a 49 MW battery energy storage system at Retford, Nottinghamshire. The facility delivers on-demand electricity and grid balancing services into the UK wholesale electricity market, with a 299 MW OCGT permitted expansion project and a separate 250 MW battery storage project (West Burton C) developed under a tolling agreement with Drax Group.

Is West Burton Energy a public or private company?

West Burton Energy is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was West Burton Energy founded?

West Burton Energy was founded in 2021. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is West Burton Energy based?

West Burton Energy is headquartered in Retford, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

Who are West Burton Energy's main competitors?

Vattenfall UK is listed as a peer. Direct peers are Drax Group, Uniper UK, RWE Generation UK, SSE Thermal, EPH (Energetický a průmyslový hold) and InterGen. Broad incumbents are Centrica plc and EDF Energy. Carlton Power is listed as an emerging player.

Does West Burton Energy have an API?

No public API is recorded for West Burton Energy.

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