Veolia's Innovative Fuel Solution in Garston, Liverpool: Pioneering Sustainability in Resource Management
Key Ideas
  • Veolia's new distillate fuel at Garston site saves 12 GWh of gas per year, displacing 2,500 tonnes of carbon, and heating over 1,000 houses annually.
  • The fuel, derived from solvent recovery operations, supports decarbonization efforts, leading to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint.
  • The innovative steam plant runs on multiple fuel types, showcasing the potential transition towards green hydrogen and contributes to Veolia's GreenUp programme for sustainability.
Veolia, a leading resource management company in the UK, has introduced an innovative fuel solution at its Garston facility in Liverpool. By utilizing a new distillate product as a fuel for the steam plant supporting solvent recovery operations, Veolia has achieved significant energy savings. The site now saves 12 GWh of gas annually, equivalent to displacing 1.1 million m3 of natural gas, with a carbon reduction of 2,500 tonnes per year. The move towards decarbonization aims to support the site's expanding operations in the pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, paint, and agrochemicals industries. Through a pilot project, Veolia developed and tested the new fuel, demonstrating its effectiveness and environmental benefits. The installation of a versatile steam plant capable of running on various fuel types, including future green hydrogen, marks a milestone in Veolia's sustainability journey. Nicola Henshaw, Managing Director Hazardous at Veolia UK, highlights the importance of this innovation in driving towards net-zero targets and reducing carbon emissions while maintaining production efficiency and quality. This initiative not only showcases sustainability in resource management but also sets a precedent for the industry's transition towards greener technologies and practices.
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