Gasrec to Open Second Bio-LNG Station in Avonmouth, UK

Bio-fuel supplier Gasrec has announced that its next bio-LNG refuelling station will be built at Avonmouth near Bristol, UK.

The station will be capable of refuelling up to 700 vehicles a day. The station will form part of Gasrec’s planned network of refuelling stations which will be located near motorway junctions and follows the official opening of Gasrec’s first bio-LNG refuelling station at Daventry in May.

Gasrec said in a statement it is Europe’s largest supplier of Bio-LNG; a blend of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquid biomethane (LBM). LBM is a natural, green source of renewable energy produced from organic matter such as household food waste.

When substituted for diesel, Bio-LNG can cut fuel costs and CO2 by up to 35 per cent, while delivering a 90 per cent reduction particulate matter emissions and a 60 per cent reduction in NOx. Running the UK’s HGV fleets on Bio-methane could cut haulage emissions by up to 65 per cent, according to a report by consultants Ricardo-AEA.

Gasrec commercial development manager, Doug Leaf said: “This announcement represents a further step toward our goal of developing a national bio-LNG refuelling network. At Avonmouth we will have fuel available from October and over the coming months will be working with major retailers and logistics companies wishing to build their fleets of bio-LNG fuelled vehicles.”

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