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engineering risks and uncertainties industry save 17,500,000 tonnes of CO₂ is at the forefront of net zero with
were shared with delegates. We were over the next 20 years. companies, organisations and individuals
reassured that good progress is being Delegates were then introduced contributing to some of largest
made and that there remain several to two projects: bioCNG as a truck collaborative, cross-sector efforts towards
areas yet to be fully addressed. fuel and using CNG to supply off- delivering a decarbonised future. There
In conclusion, Ian said that there is grid distilleries in Scotland. It was of is a tremendous amount of activity across
no reason why large scale deployment particular interest to see the Leyland all aspects of generation, transmission,
of hydrogen cannot be achieved safely bioCNG station, which dispenses gas distribution and utilisation.
from an engineering perspective. injected from an anaerobic digestion That’s why it is extremely important
He explained that we must progress plant. The waste feedstock is capable of for the Midlands Section to continue
CCuS infrastructure, deploy critical fuelling a 40-tonne tractor for a range to provide a platform for the industry
new technology, prepare a transition of 400-500 miles, saving 140 tonnes per to uncover their very latest products,
programme, and develop skills and plan annum. This equates to an 85 per cent processes, reports and services. Without
resources properly, including funding. reduction in greenhouse gas compared the support of the speakers, companies
At this point, delegates had time for to diesel and around 30-40 per cent and delegates, such an event would not
networking and refreshments with lower costs per mile, resulting in be possible. We would like to thank
IGEM membership standing by to cleaner air and quieter trucks. everyone that was in attendance and we
offer support and guidance to those An overview of the Highlands CNG promise that the Innovation Showcase
wishing to progress their careers. AVK, project followed, showing the mother will be back again.
MW Polymers, Radius Systems, SICK, station comprising two compressors, The Midlands Section would like
Steer Energy, Steve Vick International, four loading bays, odorant injection to thank: AVK, MW Polymers, Radius
Synthotech, Tracto-Technik and and a 900m connection pipeline. These Systems, SICK, Steer Energy, Steve Vick
Utonomy were also exhibiting the latest efforts have contributed to a 30 per cent International, Synthotech, Tracto-
developments within the gas industry. reduction of greenhouse gases produced Technik and Utonomy. Without their
John Baldwin resumed the event by distilleries such as Glenmorangie, support the Innovation Showcase
with a presentation entitled ‘BioCNG Dalwhinnie and Clynelish. would not be possible.
innovation, demonstrating active The event ended with a short panel
efforts to decarbonise the gas industry’. Q&A before each speaker was presented Read Transitioning to hydrogen:
John explained that CNG Services with a token of appreciation by Jordan Assessing the engineering risks and
has worked on 85 projects so far and Rowbottom, Midlands Section Chair. uncertainties at IGEM’s new policy and
that the company is on track to help Undoubtedly, the gas industry research hub at bit.ly/igempolicy

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