Celtic Renewables biorefinery construction hits a major milestone


Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF. 

The construction of the biobutanol biorefinery of Celtic Renewables in Grangemouth (Scotland) has taken a significant step forward with the arrival of six purpose-built 130,000-litre fermentation vessels from the Netherlands. 

Figure 1. Six 130,000-litre fermentation vessels arrive at Celtic Renewables biorefinery 

The implementation of Covid-19 restrictions in March prevented the arrival and installation of the vessels at Celtic Renewables’ new plant. Now, six months on, the pioneering project is back on track. Celtic Renewables apply microbiology expertise and modern process technology to produce high-value low-carbon biochemicals and next generation biofuel from biological waste and residues. The new plant is expected to process around 50,000 tonnes of residues each year from the whisky industry, adding value and sustainability to the sector.

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