Adnams partners with Bio Capital for new anaerobic digestion facility in Reydon

A brewery and hospitality group is driving its net zero aims forward as it seeks to rebuild one of its green energy facilities.

Adnams, based in Southwold, has partnered with Bio Capital to redevelop its anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Reydon.

The rebuild of the facility, which would be on the same site of the former unit built in 2010, would see it fully operational by the time incoming legislation requiring councils to collect food waste from households separately was in place.

The new digester would create jobs in the area while also powering the company’s HGVs with green fuel and providing its brewery with green gas for the brewing process.

Jenny Hanlon, Adnams CEO, said: “We are excited by the thought that this will help all homeowners in the community to take major strides on their personal journey around achieving net zero.

“Their own household waste would be being put to a great onward use – it will have long-term benefits for the local economy by creating new job opportunities, and positioning Suffolk as a leader in the renewable energy sector.”

Adnams and Bio Capital will involve the community in conversations about the plans.

A period of open consultation is set to begin, with events to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday at Southwold Arts Centre, between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Suffolk does not have a dedicated facility to process food waste through anaerobic digestion at present. The Adnams partnership initiative would fill the void and provide the region with infrastructure to process organic waste in the county while reducing landfill and carbon emissions.

Mick Fishwick, chief operating officer at Bio Capital, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Adnams on this vital project, which reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and renewable energy.

“This anaerobic digestion site represents a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions, recycling food waste, and supporting Suffolk’s climate emergency goals.

“Together, we are driving forward a greener, more sustainable future for the region.”

To find out more about the facility, the timings of the consultation and the opportunity to have a say, visit here.

It is hoped the project will aid Suffolk’s long term climate goals.