ReFuels N.V. has opened a new refueling station at Corby in Northamptonshire. This is the 12th public access bio-CNG station operated by ReFuels in the UK under the CNG Fuels brand.
“The expansion of our nationwide station network is an important part of our growth strategy. The station in Corby will serve heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) along major trucking routes in the East Midlands of England and enable more customers to transition to sustainable and renewable biomethane as a fast-track fuel for reducing CO2 emissions,” said Philip Fjeld, CEO and cofounder of ReFuels.
HGVs are very hard to decarbonize due to demanding duty cycles, payload and low production volume. They account for an estimated 4.2% of UK carbon emissions and are a target sector for the UK Government’s goal of achieving net zero by 2050. Bio-CNG is considered the lowest carbon and most cost-effective alternative HGV fuel to diesel, reducing emissions whilst also providing 30-40% lifetime fuel cost savings.
“In 2021 we set targets to ensure we help create a more sustainable future for our planet and people. As part of this work, we are transitioning some of our HGVs to biomethane, which significantly reduces their emissions when compared to diesel. We’re delighted CNG Fuels selected Corby for their latest refilling station as this enables Jacksons to increase the routes fuelled by bio-CNG,” said Owen Elliott, MD for Jacksons Bakery.
The station at Corby is owned by a joint venture with Foresight Group. It comprises 12 fuel pump islands, allowing more than 60 trucks to be refueled per hour with a total capacity of more than 25 million kg of bio-CNG annually. It will serve local and passing fleets using the A43 road.
The current CNG Fuels network in the UK can refuel more than 6,000 HGVs daily. This equals an annual dispensing capacity of more than 264,000 tons of biomethane annually and a potential saving of more than 750,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually when compared to diesel. The yearend 2025 target of 30-40 stations in operation equals a total capacity of up to 15,000 HGVs per day and more than 600 million kg of biomethane annually.
ReFuels has one more station under construction in Bangor, North Wales, which is due to start operations in the next two months. At least four further stations are expected to commence construction during the calendar year.
Source: ReFuels
