Since the Brexit referendum in June, the significant change in currency has had a direct impact on exports of Refuse Derived Fuel from the UK. The majority of gate fees and a high proportion of the logistics costs are paid in Euros, which has undoubtedly put a number of contracts under severe economic pressure.
Relatively low barriers to entry in the mass burn market have meant that new entrants have come in to the export market, especially where there is little or no requirement for material to undergo extensive pre-treatment, and specification requirements are minimal.
The export market for waste derived fuels continues to evolve.
