- Six 130,000-litre fermentation vessels arrived from the Netherlands for Scotland's first biorefinery.
- The plant will process 50,000 tonnes of whisky industry residues annually.
- IBioIC aims to grow Scotland's biotechnology sector to £900 million by 2025.
- Falkirk Council's £90 million Growth Deal Funding supports the Investment Zone.
Biorefinery Milestone
Scotland's first biorefinery has taken a significant step forward with the arrival of six 130,000-litre fermentation vessels from the Netherlands. This development marks progress in Scotland's green economic recovery, delayed by Covid-19 restrictions since March.
Processing Whisky Residues
The new biorefinery, located in Grangemouth, will process around 50,000 tonnes of residues annually from the whisky industry. This initiative aims to produce high-value low-carbon biochemicals and next-generation biofuel, contributing to a sustainable bioeconomy.
Support from IBioIC
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has welcomed this progress. IBioIC aims to grow Scotland's biotechnology sector to a £900 million industry by 2025, with the biorefinery playing a crucial role in this ambition.
Local Investment and Growth
Falkirk Council has been instrumental in attracting the biorefinery to Grangemouth. The council's £90 million Growth Deal Funding will support the Investment Zone, focusing on sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the region.
