We were thrilled to recently welcome Ian Roome, member of parliament for North Devon, to our Condate Biogas plant near South Molton. It was a great opportunity to showcase the innovative work we’re doing to turn agricultural waste into renewable energy.
Condate Biogas is a state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion facility that plays a vital role in powering South Molton. The plant produces enough green gas to heat 3,420 homes, which is more than the entire town’s household total. Additionally, it supplies 40% of the town’s electricity, significantly reducing the reliance on other energy sources. This contribution to local energy security is something we’re extremely proud of.
During his visit, Mr. Roome took a tour of the plant and met with our team. He was impressed by the plant’s role in decarbonising the local energy mix and its positive impact on reducing carbon emissions. He praised the plant for transforming waste products into a valuable resource for the community, stating, “It’s clear renewable gas is not a pipedream, it’s powering thousands of homes and helping to decarbonise the UK, here and now.”
ENGIE is committed to expanding Condate Biogas’ capacity, enabling it to provide even more renewable energy. Future plans aim to increase the plant’s output, allowing it to meet over 70% of South Molton’s electricity needs.
As a leading provider of low-carbon energy, we continue to explore new ways to support sustainable energy solutions, both in North Devon and beyond. The continued success of Condate Biogas demonstrates how we can help build a greener, more sustainable future for communities across the UK.
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