VIDA bioenergy commissions liquid CO₂ plant in Glentham, UK
- VIDA bioenergy has commissioned its first biogenic CO₂ recovery and liquefaction facility at Glentham, UK.
- The Glentham site is a 60 GWh-per-year biomethane production facility processing agricultural crops and residues.
- Biomethane from the plant is injected directly into the UK’s high-pressure National Transmission System.
- The new liquefaction unit recovers high-purity biogenic CO₂ for industrial, food and beverage applications; customers already include well-known beverage and brewing names.
Commissioning
VIDA bioenergy has commissioned its first biogenic CO₂ recovery and liquefaction facility at its Glentham site in the United Kingdom, marking a step toward sustainable biogenic CO₂ production and supporting future opportunities for long-term sequestration.
Plant details
The Glentham plant is a 60 GWh-per-year biomethane production facility that processes agricultural crops and residues to produce biomethane, which is injected directly into the UK’s high-pressure National Transmission System.
CO₂ recovery and markets
With the addition of the CO₂ liquefaction unit, VIDA bioenergy now recovers high-purity biogenic carbon dioxide for use in industrial, food, and beverage applications. Robert Richards, VIDA bioenergy UK General Manager, said, “We are pleased to have safely and smoothly commissioned the company’s first liquid CO₂ plant. Our biogenic CO₂ is already going to customers, including well-known beverage and brewing names.” Lars Boetje, VIDA bioenergy CEO, added: “Biogas CO₂ capture delivers exceptional value – and Glentham proves it. It’s the model for tomorrow’s VIDA bioenergy plants.”
Source: VIDA bioenergy
