Gaynor Hartnell of the Renewable Transport Fuel Association, Colin Duke of Argent Energy, and Philip Fjeld of CNG Fuels speak with Andy Eastlake at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, April 30th 2025
Mura Technology processes hard to recycle mixed plastic waste using our patented Hydro-PRT® technology to produce a wide range of products suitable for use in the chemicals and fuels industries. The highly efficient Hydro-PRT process generates yields in excess of 95% with very low emissions (less than 20g CO2/MJ). Mura have existing operating assets in the UK and Asia and we are currently adding more capacity in selected markets around the world.
We’re changing the way the world thinks about road transport fuels.
Renovari’s vision is to solve ever lasting waste problems by transforming them into recycled low emission fuels while using 100% renewable processes.
ELT Recovery’s advanced recycling process offers a technological alternative avenue for the recycling of tyres and other waste rubber materials through a proven thermochemical process. Our high-value, low-carbon commodities substitute fossiloriginating materials in critical supply chains, are valuable sources of green transport fuel for road, marine and aviation, and also present innovative new application prospects.
Producing biomethane from waste, Waga Energy has been committed to playing a key role in the energy transition and the fight against climate change, by replacing fossil natural gas and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The success of our project depends above all on long-term partnerships based on mutual trust and shared fundamental values with leading players in the waste management and energy sectors. Whether they are with local authorities or with international leaders in waste management, these partnerships are much more than collaborations: they are long-term commitments, based on the desire to jointly build a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
Air Products has over 65 years of expertise in hydrogen supply across production, storage, and distribution. The company provides liquid and compressed hydrogen in various purities and supply modes, supported by an extensive network of pipelines, plants, and transfill facilities. Supply solutions range from, individual cylinders, through to bulk deliveries (gas or liquid) and on-site generation. Hydrogen supply is supported onsite by advanced technologies across gaseous or cryogenic liquid storage solutions, Cryogenic Hydrogen Compression systems and hydrogen refuelling systems. Air Products develops and has deployed fuelling infrastructure for buses, trucks, ships, and trains, enabling cleaner transport and industrial decarbonisation. With renewable and low-carbon hydrogen initiatives, and turnkey fuelling systems, Air Products helps customers meet sustainability goals and accelerate the energy transition worldwide.
Syzygy Plasmonics develops light-driven chemical reactors that electrify and decarbonise fuel and chemical production. Having successfully completed demonstration plants in Houston, Raleigh, and South Korea, Syzygy is now entering the market with offerings for sustainable aviation fuels. Syzygy’s NovaSAF platform converts biogenic CO2 and methane into ultra-low carbon fuels using renewable electricity.
Jon joined RTFA in 2025 as policy manager, with a focus on maritime and power-to-liquids. He has a background in renewable fuel and energy policy, having held various roles in government including in the regulation of low-carbon fuels at the Department for Transport. More recently, he worked as UK sustainable shipping manager at the European non-profit Transport&Environment. His academic background is in environmental technologies and sustainable energy. Away from work, he enjoys active travel and is a keen long-distance runner and cyclist.
Tom became CEO of the RTFA in June 2025, having joined the association as a policy analyst in 2022. Prior to the RTFA, he worked for the Department for Transport in their Low Carbon Fuels team for 12 years, working in the RTFO unit across a variety of roles ending with being the RTFO Technical Manager. He has a very strong interest in the environment, is a chartered environmentalist, and was previously an organic farmer.
Sophia Haywood is Director EU & UK Government Affairs, Policy & Sustainability at LanzaJet, where she is responsible for the strategy and delivery of advocacy initiatives to scale a sustainable domestic SAF industry and market across Europe, translating regulations for project development and contributing to business strategy.
Prior to joining LanzaJet, Sophia has held leadership positions across the renewable fuels & energy sector, including at renewable fuels producer Dimeta, covering the UK, Europe and United States, and at Liquid Gas UK, where she led the work on a pathway for the UK LPG industry to transition to renewable alternatives.
Sophia is a committed and active member of the European Advanced Biofuels Coalition, serving on their board and as Chair during 2023 and 2024, representing advanced biofuel producers and its value chain, across road, marine and aviation sectors, with EU policy makers.
She has represented companies and industries in a variety of European and Global Initiatives, such as COP28 in Dubai and at the G7 2024 in Turin, and regularly contributes thought leadership and opinion pieces on energy and renewables topics.
The problem that ETFuels is solving is the persistent bottleneck in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping and aviation, – driven by high-cost, small-scale e-fuel production and dependence on grid-constrained renewable power. At ETFuels we eliminate the reliance on expensive, constrained grid power by simply building our own renewables to serve the fuel production facility without needing a large grid connection. By co-locating renewable generation, electrolysis, and methanol synthesis we do not compete for expensive renewable electrons with data centres and corporates and we also avoid grid tranmission fees, reducing production costs by up to 40% and enabling commercial-scale, ultra-low-carbon e-methanol supply chains
Methanex Corporation is the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol. The Power of Agility is our key differentiator, and how our global team of employees deliver on our brand promise every day.
Established in 2005, Phelan Green Group, under the guidance of founder Paschal Phelan, stands as a global leader in renewable energy, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. With offices spanning six countries across four continents, we spearhead sustainable solutions worldwide, ranging from Solar PV and Green Hydrogen derivatives to Batteries and Wind Energy
Natural State Renewables will make carbon-neutral air transportation a reality with sustainable aviation fuel made from surplus forest biomass. As the aviation industry demand for SAF is expected to reach 3 billion gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually by 2030, our strategically located facilities will offer abundant feedstock access, ensuring supply security and price stability. Through this approach, we will provide airlines with a scalable, commercially viable pathway to achieve net zero emissions, transforming the future of air travel while preserving our planet’s resources.
Sumitomo Corporation is a global trading and investment company. It operates across diverse sectors including metals, machinery, real estate, chemicals, construction, shipping, insurance, finance, energy, food, and textiles. With a robust global network, Sumitomo Corporation leverages its integrated corporate strength to conduct multifaceted business activities, including import/export, trilateral trade, and domestic and international investments. SAF is also one of key business and Sumitomo develop SAF business.
Reneco are a producer of renewable liquefied natural gas (LNG) for commercial use including as fuel for commercial vehicles.
Vitol is an energy and commodities company. For over 55 years we have used our networks and infrastructure to manage the flow of energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly.
As traders of environmental progress, STX is at the forefront of global change away from the pollution and depletion of natural resources. STX has been pricing the cost of emissions and pollution for over fifteen years and has helped build trust in carbon-reduction and green energy trading.
With its trading and Corporate Climate Solutions offering, STX ensures directly and indirectly that money goes to the hundreds and thousands of projects that make the world a greener place, while providing corporations with the certified proof points of their contributions to environmental progress.
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EET Fuels is a leading player in the decarbonisation of the UK economy through its delivery of an energy transition hub at Stanlow in the heart of the of the HyNet North West Cluster – selected by the UK Government as one of two clusters for industrial decarbonisation. The CO2 pipeline and hydrogen pipeline will be centred around Stanlow. EET Hydrogen is developing a 1GW+ of low carbon hydrogen to decarbonise regional manufacturing and power generation sites across the whole of the North West and North Wales.
We plan to reduce our emissions by 95% by 2030.
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Already energizing the lives of over 170 million people, Equinor is working to resolve the energy trilemma of climate, affordability, and security. We aim to be a net zero company by 2050, finding new solutions in oil and gas, renewables, and low carbon.
Avioxx is a sustainable aviation fuel innovation company developing scalable manufacturing processes of green fuels from waste. The company harnesses the efficiency of a unique and patented system to reduce the environmental footprint and costs of production to offer net-zero and carbon negative fuels at a cost-competitive price. The company was founded in May 2023 with a mission to become leaders in net-zero advanced fuel innovation, and are currently backed by the UK’s leading independent travel company Trailfinders.
Equilibrion
Eq.Flight is an engineered system that harnesses the power of nuclear energy to deliver SAF at the scale required to make a meaningful contribution to fighting climate change
Our commitment is to leave a better world for the next generation by partnering proven nuclear technology with a dedicated and bespoke Power-to-Liquids system that reduces cost and is deployable at scale, starting now.
UG World Ltd sources sustainable waste streams that have reached the end of their usable life and produces 100% Renewable Biomethane (or Bio CNG) and other low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuels e.g. Hydrogen enriched Renewable Natural Gas. We provide reliable deliveries of low-carbon fuels, a complete end-to-end supply chain and full traceability of waste streams. This enables our customers to seamlessly complete the necessary carbon accounting and reporting processes demanded by the transition to net-zero.
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Oxalis Logistics UK pioneers innovative solutions tailored to the individual logistics challenges of its clients. Building from a legacy that began in 1974, today Oxalis Logistics UK, directs 2,000 people and 1,700 trucks and trailers across 53 locations throughout the UK and Ireland from its Head Office in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
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Centrica is involved in projects across the hydrogen value chain. Centrica is also actively involved in helping shape policy through trade associations, thought leadership work and trial/demonstration projects. Centrica has multiple Hydrogen Chairs across key trade associations (Hydrogen UK, Hydrogen Ireland, Renewable Energy Association, and part of Renewable UK’s Hydrogen working group).
Power2X gets involved in industrial scale transitions along the full project development lifecycle. We deliver world class energy transition solutions from strategy to operations. Our involvement can be either as an external solution provider or as project owner where we co-invest with our financial partner(s). Being present throughout the cycle, as both actor and advisor, is key in our ambition to realizing the energy transition..
With a focus on second generation transportation fuels dating back to
1975, iogen has an accomplished track record of commercialising new
technologies. We delivered the first and only profitable cellulosic ethanol
technology, currently being expanded to 20 facilities in Brazil. We have
pivoted to low carbon biohydrogen as out next major technology
deployment. We have commercialized a patented process to use
biomethane feedstocks and biohydrogen in refineries to make gasoline
and diesel derived from waste, and we are planning to roll out a new
generation of biomethane and biohydrogen production technologies to
fuel the Net Zero transition. Backed by our IP portfolio including more
than 300 patents, our products and partnerships can be found across the
Americas and Europe.
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Renovare has developed a new proprietary process which converts Biogas to Advanced Liquid Fuels We can tune our process parameters to produce either diesel or Jet A1. The chemical and physical properties of our fuels are virtually identical to their fossil fuel derived analogues, thus allowing our fuel to be used as a direct replacement without the need for engine design modifications. The technology is modular and can be retro-fitted.
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CNF is developing a modular, scalable and standardised Power-to-Liquid system that can be mass-manufactured at the scale required to meaningfully reduce fossil fuel use globally. Our ASAP-DAC project (“Advancing Sustainable Aviation via Power-to-Liquid and Direct Air Capture”) was awarded £1.38m by the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund (Window 2), and this project is developing designs for a UK based PtL SAF facility due to come online in 2027.
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Bio Capital owns and operates a diverse and growing portfolio of anaerobic digestion (AD) plants across the UK. Bio Capital invests in both operational and greenfield assets, including gas-to-grid and electricity generation facilities, low carbon vehicle fuel, sustainable biofertiliser and compost.
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Arcadia eFuels UK Limited seeks to accelerate decarbonisation of the UK aviation, maritime and heavy transport sectors by producing “drop-in replacement” net-zero carbon eFuels from carbon dioxide, water and renewable electricity. Our first UK production facility will be on Teesside. Our standard design, using proven technology from world-class partners, will ensure we are amongst the first companies to reach industrial scale eFuels production. Arcadia also has eFuels projects in Denmark and the USA.
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LanzaJet is a sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with our patented LanzaJet® Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating an opportunity for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy.
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Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited is committed to transforming the aviation industry’s carbon footprint by investing in, developing, and producing PtL SAF which will convert CO2 and green hydrogen into aviation turbine fuel. Our mission is to deliver scalable solutions to effectively help decarbonise the aviation industry.
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OXCCU is enabling future generations the continued use of hydrocarbon fuels but without their climate impact. We are manufacturing novel catalysts and designing novel reactors to convert CO2 and H2 to long-chain hydrocarbons with high conversion and selectivity for use as carbon neutral fuels, chemicals and plastics, most notably Sustainable Aviation Fuel, called OXEFUEL.
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Infinium is an electrofuels provider on a mission to decarbonise transport. Electrofuels are a new class of synthetic fuels made using renewable power and waste carbon dioxide, rather than petroleum or biomass. Infinium electrofuels can be dropped into existing trucks, planes and ships, significantly reducing harmful carbon dioxide emissions produced by fossil-based fuels. In addition to helping the transport industry meet carbon reduction goals, Infinium electrofuels are a lower carbon intensity alternative for chemical processing, including plastics production. Learn why Amazon and other leading cleantech investors have chosen Infinium at www.infiniumco.com.
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From the early days of pioneering biodiesel, to more recently developing processing technology and a range of renewable liquid fuels, we are continually innovating. Our highly technical team works with industry to support and develop fuels best suited to the end applications. Operating from several locations, we build mutually beneficial partnerships across the business, supplying our fuels to distributors nationwide.
World Fuel Services
World Fuel Services delivers trusted fuel, energy, and sustainability solutions. Every day, we provide a powerful integrated platform to optimize energy, logistics, and related services for Aviation, Marine, Commercial, Industrial, and Land Transportation customers around the world.
ViGo BioEnergy is a pan-European supplier of renewable fuels for transport, including biomethane with future investments in hydrogen and EV.
Q8Aviation is one of the largest importers of aviation fuel into the UK and uses its supply & logistics network to market to airlines at all of the major airports. As a company we are interested in supporting the development of UK domestic SAF production to help meet the aviation industry’s carbon emission reduction targets.
SLR has supported hundreds of projects in the AD, bioethanol and biodiesel space. We have supported clients in the development of EPC contracts and help them gain planning permission and permits for their facilities. Through the design and construction phase, we have carried out technical due diligence, design reviews, and have acted as owner’s/funder’s engineer to ensure suitable completion of all civil, process, instrumentation and electrical work.
Neste is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, and renewable feedstock solutions for various polymers and chemicals industry uses. Neste is also developing chemical recycling to combat the plastic waste challenge.
Coryton is a provider of specialist advanced fuel solutions across a range of industries. Creating 3,000 unique blends each year – more than 14 million litres of bespoke fuels in total – for use across the globe, covering automotive, marine, aviation, motorsport and research. Coryton has been working extensively for over 8 years on sustainable fuel technologies with global partners, to help optimise and market multiple pathways to help replace reliance on fossil fuels.
Simon Holt, Manager for Emerging Energy, Phillips 66
Simon is responsible for developing the company’s Emerging Energy business in Europe in the areas of renewable fuels, battery materials, carbon capture and hydrogen. A Chemical Engineer with 23 years of experience with Phillips 66 and prior heritage companies.
Simon began his career as a Process Engineer at Humber Refinery. He has held various engineering, commercial and management positions in Humber, London and Houston. Prior to his current role Simon was responsible for developing an integrated UK business strategy in line with the UK Government’s 2050 net-zero target. Simon is passionate about developing low carbon energy solutions and advocating for renewable fuels that reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the existing transportation fleet. He has been heavily involved with the UK’s first production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Development Fuel at Humber Refinery. His broad experience of renewable fuel production processes, global markets and government policy positions him well to contribute to an exciting future for RTFA.
GBF is a supplier of low carbon drop in replacement paraffinic fuels in the UK. Its branded fuels are GD+ and GD45, powered by Shell GTL. GBF works with its clients to help them to implement transition technologies on their road to Net Zero.
Enerkem’s products help diversify energy sources and offer a sustainable alternative to landfilling and incineration. Our business model is structured along two pathways to allow for the flexible deployment of the Enerkem technology, as technology provider (through the licensing of our technology and equipment) and as a biofuels producer. Our projects include; Varennes (Montreal, Quebec) which will convert forest biomass residue and nonrecyclable waste into biomethanol; El Morell (Tarragona, Spain), which will convert non-recyclable waste into circular chemicals; and advanced biofuels; Rotterdam (Netherlands), which will use Enerkem technology and the FT process Shell’s Fischer-Tropsch technology (Gas-to-Liquids) to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and RCF.
EWABA is a Brussels-based association representing the interests of the European waste-based and advanced biofuels industry before EU institutions, national governments, industry, civil society and the media. EWABA promotes the inclusion of waste-based and advanced biofuels in the EU fuel mix as a sustainable means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in EU transport. EWABA’s +35 members active in most EU Member States collect and use waste and advanced feedstocks listed in parts A and B of Annex IX of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDII) to produce sustainable biodiesel with the highest GHG savings (up to +90%) when compared with fossil fuels, thus enabling “near-term decarbonization” of the EU road and maritime transport sectors.
As the UK’s largest tyre collector and processor with national coverage, we collect, process and repurpose post-consumer tyres so that 100% of the tyre is recycled and reused in a variety of products. From artificial turf infill and playground rubber mulch to carpet underlay and road surfaces, no part of the tyre is wasted.
Philip has been working in the natural gas industry since 2002 when he joined Hoegh LNG, an LNG shipowner in Oslo, Norway. In 2006 he left Hoegh LNG and founded FLEX LNG, a company that spearheaded the innovative concept of floating liquefaction vessels.
FLEX LNG has since its inception raised close to $600 million in equity and is listed on the Oslo stock exchange. Philip was the CEO of FLEX LNG from 2006 until December 2013. Philip founded CNG Fuels in 2014 and has been the CEO since.
Philip has a nautical degree and has worked at sea as an officer in the Royal Norwegian Coast Guard and in the merchant navy. Mr. Fjeld earned his Master’s degree in Strategy and Management from the Norwegian school of Economics and Business Administration.
I’m very proud to represent producers of renewable fuels. Switching to lower carbon fuels is one of the many measures that will need to be deployed in moving to Net Zero. It’s far from the only solution, but it’s one that’s available now – which makes it extremely important – and it deserves more attention and focus than it enjoys.
Gaynor Hartnell has worked in the renewables industry, primarily for various trade associations, since 1995. These have included the British Wind Energy Association, Landfill Gas Association, Biogas Association and the Renewable Energy Association, which she was instrumental in forming.
Grant is the Chairman of Ensus, a bioethanol and animal feed producer. Grant joined Ensus shortly after the business formed and prior to his current role had responsibilities for all commercial aspect of the business.
Prior to Ensus, Grant had extensive business management experience, based in the USA, Belgium, Hong Kong and the UK. These roles were predominately in the chemicals, electronics, automotive and service industries and included General Manager, Royal Mail, President and CEO Acheson Industries, General Manager and Corporate VP Emerson & Cumming.
Grant has also been a Board member of a number of industry association including ePURE, NAPA and the Policy Board of the REA. He currently sits on the Board of the Zemo Partnership and is a Non Executive Director and the Chairman of the Renewable Transport Fuel Association.
Ciara O’Keeffe O’Donovan is Chief Operating Officer for Olleco. Olleco is the largest collector of used cooking oil in the UK and it also operates biofuel production plants.
Olleco owns and operates a biodiesel plant in Liverpool, which produces UCOME for both the B7 market and high-blend fleets. It also operates three AD plants, one of which produces biomethane which can be sold into the transport market.
Ciara engages with Olleco customers in supporting the decarbonisation of their fleets and developing circular transport solutions
Argent Energy, Corporate Affairs Director
Dickon’s role with Argent Energy involves working on market development for renewable fuels through regulatory and legislative incentives. In Europe, he represents Argent in the European Biodiesel Board (EBB), where he chaired the Advanced Biodiesel Committee for 10 years and has been a Board member for 9 years, and in EWABA as a Board member. In The Netherlands Dickon works with the biodiesel associations MVO and NVDB, and chairs the NBAA, an alliance of waste-based biodiesel companies. In the UK he sits on the Board of the RTFA, the industry association for renewable transport fuels. Dickon is responsible for trade defence matters for Argent, working directly with DIT in the UK and with the EU Commission through EBB. Dickon became Chartered Marketer in 2004.
At Firefly we produce crystal clear, sustainable transport fuels from sewage.
We are innovators pioneering true waste to resource pathways. Firefly creates sustainable fuel while also providing a vital disposal route for the one waste that humans can’t help but produce.
Importantly, our process works with nature, not against it, creating high-performance fuel from waste carbon already in active circulation.
All over the world, sewage is an abundant resource in desperate need of clean, safe and cost-effective disposal routes. Firefly is that solution. From feedstock to flight, we’re committed to creating the world’s most sustainable aviation fuel.
Petrofac uses its 40 years of engineering know-how, project delivery and operations experience and to design, build, and operate world-class energy facilities that are engineered for safety, optimal efficiency, and low emissions. We operate in a range of markets and work across the entire asset life-cycle – from design to decommissioning. These competencies, supported by flexible commercial models, robust local delivery, and a technology neutral approach, set us apart. Core to our offering is our distinctive, delivery-focused culture.
As a responsible retailer we must reduce our consumption, find renewable energy alternatives, and look critically at our impact across our entire value chain and take action. We have an ambitious operational carbon reduction and energy efficiency programme and have brought forward our net zero carbon target across our entire operations by 15 years to 2035. This will be achieved without purchasing offsets. Any small amount of greenhouse gas emissions we cannot reduce to net zero we will offset in our operations by producing renewable energy.
OCI Fuels produces bio-methanol, bio-MTBE and OCI Alcohol Mix (a blend of ethanol and bio-ethanol) in accordance with ISCC EU and RTFO standards for sale in the UK.
alfanar is committed to the development of the UK’s SAF sector and intends to deploy innovative SAF production technologies at commercial scale that can reduce emissions from the aviation sector. Its Lighthouse Green Fuels (LGF) project located in Tees Valley plans to be the first commercial scale SAF production plant deployed in the UK. The innovative waste-to-liquid (WtL) process utilises gasification and Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology to convert household and commercial waste – otherwise destined for landfill or incineration – into SAF and naphtha.
Broadmanor Consulting offers expertise across the biofuels value chain, covering technologies, regulations and markets.
Broadmanor Consulting was founded by Olivier Macé in January 2021, to provide expertise and advisory services in the renewable fuels sector. Olly is a veteran of the sector, having held leadership positions in the BP Biofuels technology and production business from its inception in 2006. Before retiring from BP in 2020, Olly was the Biofuels Director Europe for the Downstream segment of the company.
The NFU is the most successful representation body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales.
The NFU is the most successful representation body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales. It champions British agriculture and horticulture, campaigns for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and seeks to secure the best possible deal for its members.
ACT Commodities assists companies in hitting their environmental targets with our decarbonisation products, services and solutions. This is achieved by utilising ACT’s presence in the environmental commodities market, market expertise and over 15 years of successful industry decarbonisation. Overall, ACT Commodities has evolved from a commodities trading company into a full-service provider of sustainability solutions, helping organisations meet their environmental targets efficiently and transparently.
BIG ATOM envisions turning waste rubber and plastics back into their raw materials for reuse, creating a Circular Economy. Our first achievement has been building a tyre recycling business, where we shred and granulate tyres, ready to be chemically regenerated in the pyrolysis plant. Our technology will ensure that rubber & plastic products are 100% recycled and a Circular Economy is realised. By turning waste into a resource, the world will become a cleaner place.
Fulcrum BioEnergy, Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., a pioneer in the development of projects to convert everyday household and commercial waste into low-carbon aviation fuels and other transportation fuels. Founded in 2007, Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. has developed a proprietary process, using commercially proven technology, to convert waste that would otherwise be landfilled or incinerated, into low-carbon, ultra clean burning liquid transportation fuels. Fulcrum is currently commissioning the world’s first commercial waste-to-transportation fuels plant, located in the United States and is developing a future project in the United Kingdom.
With more than 140 years of experience, Phillips 66 is well-positioned to help fulfil global energy needs. We are a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company with unique businesses in Refining, Midstream, Chemicals and Marketing and Specialties.
Our objective is clear. We’re playing our part in making reusing waste part of the circular economy on a zero to landfill basis. We’ve provided industry with a great opportunity to embrace a different way to fully recycle waste and turn it into something useful.
Air Liquide both produces biomethane from organic waste at a network of anaerobic digestion facilities in the UK, and supplies it as a fuel for trucks and buses at a network of bio-LNG and bio-CNG fuelling stations.
2G BioPOWER is developing a UK project based on technology from Scandinavian Enviro Systems (part owned by Michelin). Enviro’s pyrolysis process recovers the carbon black and steel in tyres. The rubber is converted into Tyre Pyrolysis Oil which will be refined into partially renewable transport fuel. Enviro’s process results in a high-quality recovered Carbon Black (rCB) which can be re-used in rubber products including new vehicle tyres.
Wastefront converts End of Life Tyres (ELT) into useful commodities, including liquid hydrocarbons and carbon black, which can then be reutilised in processes such as alternative fuel or rubber manufacturing. Through a combination of proven technology and proprietary processes, the company aims to reduce the negative environmental impact associated with ELT waste, while delivering an economically attractive solution to stakeholders.
The Gas Vehicle Network (GVN) has been formed to promote the opportunity gas vehicles provide for road haulage. A transport solution. GVN aim to accelerate the development of the gas vehicle industry, and to encourage increased use of gas (both Liquid Natural Gas – LNG and Compressed Natural Gas – CNG) and biomethane as low emission transport fuels.
Decarbonise Fuel Limited helps your businesses to meet your decarbonisation goals by sourcing and supplying specialist renewable fuels. Decarbonising transport including haulage, maritime and aviation.
Zemo works in partnership with its 200 members to help inform and shape Government policy in relation to the supply and demand of low carbon vehicles and fuels. The organisation runs a Fuels Working Group focused on accelerating the adoption first and second generation biofuels, renewable hydrogen and other low carbon fuels.
Alder BioInsights is a strategic consultancy with in-depth knowledge of the bioeconomy. It offers clients a wealth of experience in the bioenergy and biofuels markets and the growing biobased products sector. The team has international experience to guide businesses through policy hurdles and assist in the development of technology and international markets.
Velocys is an international UK-based sustainable fuels technology company. Velocys designed, developed and now licenses proprietary Fischer-Tropsch technology for the generation of clean, low carbon, synthetic drop-in aviation and road transport fuel from municipal solid waste and residual woody biomass plants currently in construction and development.
Olleco works with food manufacturers, retailers and the hospitality industry to provide circular solutions for their organic waste. The company collects waste oils, fats and food waste from 50,000 customer locations across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Waste oils and fats are refined and converted into biodiesel which powers the fleets of our customers delivering over 85% greenhouse gas savings. Food waste is converted into biomethane which can either be used as a transport fuel, converted into sustainable electricity or for heating. Olleco has won multiple awards for its innovative circular solutions and is committed to fighting the climate emergency.
Nova Pangaea’s REFNOVA® technology uses well-proven processes, which are integrated using NPT’s patented proprietary process and technologies, to provide an innovative cleantech solution for a low carbon world. REFNOVA® is a multistage, continuous thermo-chemical process that utilises pyrolysis (steam) to fractionate biomass into its constituent sugars, lignin and chemicals.
This press release (18th Nov 2020) describes the successful development and trial of its first E10 fuel.
Greenergy is the UK’s leading fuel supplier. We import fuels and fuel components from around the world and blend them at our import terminals. Greenergy is also one of the largest biofuel producer in Europe, with three operating facilities that convert waste cooking oils into sustainable biodiesel.
Gasrec sells liquified and compressed renewable biomethane through publicly accessible refuelling stations in strategic locations or bespoke CNG and LNG refuelling facilities that we have designed and built for our customers. We supply renewable biomethane in our own gas-powered tankers that deliver LNG direct to stations and supply CNG by grid connection or by tanker (known as L-CNG) where a grid connection is not available.
Ensus UK Limited, based in Yarm, UK, operates one of the largest production plants for bioethanol in Europe, in the North East of England, with an annual capacity of 400,000 cubic metres of bioethanol and 350,000 tonnes of dried protein animal feed (DDGS). Ensus is a member of the CropEnergies Group, which is one of the leading European manufacturers of sustainably produced bioethanol for the fuel sector today.
CNG Fuels develops, owns, and operates CNG Refuelling infrastructure and sources 100% Renewable Biomethane or Bio-CNG for its stations. It is rolling out a UK-wide network of reliable and convenient refuelling facilities to service customers’ vehicle fleets and their off-grid energy needs.
Calor has been long established as a supplier of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), which is propane and butane, and more recently Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Calor, which is part of the European SHV group, is intent on switching to renewable sources of these fuels by 2040 and as such is investing heavily in research in the various production pathways for these advanced fuels both BioLPG and Biomethane/Synthetic Natural Gas.
Argent Energy has been producing biodiesel since 2005. The first plant in Motherwell, Scotland was the demonstration plant for Europe and the first commercial plant to use waste animal fats. Their second plant in Ellesmere Port, England includes further technology developments and enables them to produce top spec biodiesel from the very worst and degraded waste fats and oils, including fatbergs. Argent also acquired a biodiesel plant in Amsterdam in 2018 bringing their total production capacity up to 230,000t/yr.
Argent’s fuel is sold in the UK and across Europe. In the UK they have developed a blending and supply service for high biodiesel blends to allow fleet operators to make huge GHG savings at a competitive price to standard diesel.
With headquarters in Brussels and operations on several continents, Alco is one of the biggest producers and distributors of ethanol for fuel in Europe. Globally we provide ethanol to various industries: from cosmetics to pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, food and beverage.
Vivergo’s £350 million plant is one of Europe’s biggest bioethanol producers (capacity up to 420 million litres of bioethanol per year) and the UK’s largest single source supplier of animal feed.