The development 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 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. Gasrec works with a number of market-leading company fleets including B&Q, Sainsbury’s and Tesco.
When substituted for diesel, Bio-LNG can cut fuel costs and CO2 by up to 35% according to Gasrec while delivering a 90% reduction on particulate emissions and a 60% reduction in NOx. A recent report by Ricardo-AEA suggests that running the UK’s HGV fleets on Bio-methane could cut haulage emissions by up to 65%.
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.’