DSM to Build Bovaer® Plant in Scotland

Investment and Location

Royal DSM is investing £100mln (€117mln) to build a new production plant for its methane-reducing feed additive, Bovaer®, at its existing site in Dalry, Scotland. The project is supported by Scottish Enterprise and aims to help meet climate goals by reducing methane emissions from ruminants.

Environmental Impact

Methane emissions are a significant contributor to global warming, with a much more potent effect than carbon dioxide. Bovaer® is designed to reduce enteric methane emissions from cows by approximately 30%, making it a crucial tool in achieving the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Regulatory Approvals and Production Timeline

In September 2021, DSM received full regulatory approvals for Bovaer® in Brazil and Chile. The company has initial commercial product volumes available and is preparing for further scale-up. Engineering for the new plant in Dalry has already started, with the facility expected to be operational by 2025.

Support and Economic Impact

Scottish Enterprise's Managing Director, Linda Hanna, highlighted the project's potential to significantly contribute to global net zero ambitions and provide a boost to Scotland's economy. The investment underscores Scotland's commitment to innovation and sustainable economic recovery.