The UK Government has approved Evero’s Ince Biomass plant to become the nation’s first Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) facility. The project aims to produce clean energy while permanently removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
Located within the HyNet Cluster, the project will retrofit existing bioenergy capacity with Mitsubishi Heavy Industry’s carbon capture technology. It offers a scalable, cost-effective solution that can be quickly deployed across the UK.
Evero InBECCS is one of two prioritized projects on the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Project Negotiation List. The project plans to remove 217,000 tonnes of CO2 annually from the atmosphere. It will process 170,000 tonnes of domestic waste wood each year, including old kitchens and manufacturing waste diverted from landfills.
The project will generate enough clean energy to power over 100,000 homes and businesses each year. It also aims to create skilled jobs in carbon capture and clean energy technology, supporting the UK’s green innovation leadership.
Evero will utilize the HyNet transport and storage network to efficiently move and store captured CO2. This integration maximizes the network’s potential and reinforces the UK’s commitment to pioneering clean energy solutions.
Elliot Renton, CEO of Evero, said the project marks a key step in scaling BECCS across the UK. He emphasized it supports both clean energy and atmospheric CO2 removal.
Industry Minister Sarah Jones highlighted the project’s role in creating jobs and strengthening the UK’s position as a leader in carbon capture. She noted HyNet’s contribution to industrial renewal and economic growth.
Olivia Powis, CEO of the CCSA, praised the project as a proof-of-concept under the UK Government’s Greenhouse Gas Removal model. She stressed the importance of large-scale CCUS clusters to meet climate goals and grow the economy.
The project aims to retrofit the bioenergy capacity by 2029, further supporting the UK’s net-zero ambitions.
