Biomethane Depot to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Dorset

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A Dorset-based renewable energy firm, Eco Sustainable Solutions, is planning to open a biomethane refueling depot powered by food waste at the Eco Park in Parley. The facility will supply compressed biomethane as an alternative to diesel for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), a sector particularly challenging to decarbonize. The biomethane will be refined from food waste collected from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the New Forest, Dorset, and surrounding areas. This depot forms a key part of Eco's broader decarbonisation strategy, including the conversion of its own HGV fleet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eco Sustainable Solutions plans to open a biomethane refueling depot powered by food waste at the Eco Park in Parley, Dorset.
  • The facility will supply compressed biomethane as an alternative to diesel for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), offering emissions reductions of up to 85% compared to diesel.
  • The biomethane will be refined from food waste collected from multiple locations, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, the New Forest, Dorset, and surrounding areas.
  • The depot will be able to refuel up to three vehicles at a time and forms a key part of Eco's broader decarbonisation strategy.
  • Eco plans to convert its own HGV fleet to clean fuel and may provide clean fuel for other operators in the future, all powered by local food waste.
  • The proposed depot is expected to save at least 1,634 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually.
  • Eco Sustainable Solutions has an annual turnover of £21 million, employs 52 people, and has an impressive track record of recycling, including 236,446 tonnes of material in 2024.

Statistics:

  • Initial estimates suggest the facility will save at least 1,634 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually.
  • Eco Sustainable Solutions aims to reduce emissions in the transport sector through the use of biomethane derived from food waste.
  • The company has an annual turnover of £21 million and employs 52 people.
  • In 2024, Eco recycled 236,446 tonnes of material, including 61,191 tonnes of food waste and 51,462 tonnes of wood waste.

Sources:

  • [Source 1: "Renewable energy firm plans biomethane depot powered by food waste". {{Eco Sustainable Solutions}}. (Year)]