Inchdairnie Renewable Energy anaerobic digestion (AD) plant will host an exclusive site visit for delegates of the 2025 Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) Scottish Conference on 25th March.
The site, which is located in Glenrothes, is the flagship AD plant of GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited (GCP), a FTSE 250 investment company whose investment adviser is Gravis Capital Management.
Constructed in 2017, Inchdairnie Renewable Energy plays a pivotal role in the region’s renewable energy landscape by converting organic materials into biogas, which is then upgraded to biomethane and injected into the national gas grid, displacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.
The AD plant produces enough biomethane to heat approximately 2,700 homes each year. It also creates value for the local economy: the AD plant is located on farmland, with the farmer landlord supplying the feedstock including grass and rye via long term agreements. The AD plant is also supplied with pot ale and draff (by-products of the distilling process) from the nearby InchDairnie Distillery, contributing to the circular economy.
Delegates of the 2025 conference will have a guided tour of the AD plant, see a short presentation, and network ahead of the main conference which will take place the following day.
Michael Horton, portfolio manager of the asset, commented: “We’re delighted that ADBA has chosen to host its 2025 Scottish Conference site visit at our Inchdairnie biomethane plant. It’s been a flagship investment for GCP for many years and its future potential is exciting as we continue the transition to a net zero UK.
Plans are underway to install CO₂ upgrading equipment to capture the biogenic carbon dioxide extracted during the biogas upgrading process. The captured bio-CO₂ can then be used in various industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, and the production of sustainable aviation fuels. Additionally, there is long term potential for permanent sequestration of the bio-CO₂ in geological storage sites, contributing to significant carbon emission reductions and a carbon negative AD plant.”