A revolutionary filling station designed to cut pollution and fuel costs for lorrys has opened in Northamptonshire.
The first Bio-LNG filling station in the UK, built by Gasrec, was officially opened today by Parliamentary Under Secretary for the Department for Transport, Norman Baker MP in Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).
Bio-LNG is s blend of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquid biomethane (LBM) – a natural, green source of renewable energy produced from organic matter such as household food waste.
The new facility in Daventry will lead to significant cuts in pollution and fuel costs, allow gas-powered or dual-fuel trucks to use Bio-LNG and will operate in a similar way to a traditional petrol station.
Mr Baker MP said: “The innovation shown by Gasrec and its partners in projects like this can help the UK meet its ambitious carbon reduction targets while creating green jobs to build the economy.
“This announcement represents a significant step towards achieving carbon and air quality benefits and I am very pleased that demonstration fleets from the Government’s Low Carbon Truck Demonstration Trial will be refuelling from this site.”
The launch marks the start of a nationwide investment in infrastructure to wipe out almost two-thirds of the nation’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) emissions.
Gasrec commercial development manager, Doug Leaf said: “The launch today is a very proud moment for everybody at Gasrec. It clearly shows how our technology, innovation and ambition are leading the way to shrink pollution and costs for the UK’s HGV haulage fleet.
“It is a pleasure to see our service not only saving customers significant sums of money but also helping them to play their part in protecting the environment. Big haulage companies are working and investing with us because they understand this intrinsic value.
“This is the important first step of a journey which we have high hopes will be a national success story.”