Renovare Fuels, a London-based company, has announced the construction of a £9 million biogas-to-biofuel plant in County Derry, Northern Ireland. The operation will convert biogas from landfill into biofuel, making it the first of its kind in Europe.
“Renovare Fuels are delighted to be commencing operations in Northern Ireland,” said Renovare Fuels’ chairman, Matthew Stone. “This crucial investment will ensure we play a leading role in creating a sustainable future for the transport sector. As we work to meet our global climate goals, we have an exciting opportunity to scale up the UK’s production of renewable fuels, producing more than 1.8 million litres per year in Northern Ireland to support the industries that face the largest barriers to the net zero transition.”
The plant is expected to produce nearly two million litres of advanced renewable biofuels annually and is set to open this year. Renovare Fuels has partnered with B9 Energy from Larne and Wigan-based consultancy firm Powerhouse Management for the project.
Ian Harvey, founder of B9 Energy Control Limited, added: “We’re proud to be supporting Renovare Fuels’ landmark investment today, which paves the way for Northern Ireland to play an important role in supporting businesses transition to net-zero.
The biofuel produced by the plant will be a ‘drop in’ replacement for diesel and aviation fuel, requiring no engine modifications, and could potentially cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 97%. The technology used in the plant was developed in collaboration with NASA and has been tested in the US by sister company T2C Energy, NASA, and the US Department of Energy.
