VIDA bioenergy, a fully owned subsidiary of VTTI B.V. launched in 2025, has begun operations at its first UK facility while advancing construction of a second plant as the company pursues its goal of becoming one of Europe’s leading biomethane producers. The company focuses on converting biomass into renewable energy through specialised production facilities across the UK.
The company’s inaugural facility, Glentham Green Energy in Lincolnshire, has successfully commenced biomethane injection into the National Transmission System as of early 2025. The plant utilises straw, chicken manure, vegetable waste, and sequential crops as feedstock to generate over 60 GWh annually, producing sufficient renewable gas to heat approximately 5,200 homes each year.
Picture: Wormslade Green Energy Anaerobic Digestion Plant
VIDA bioenergy’s second project, Wormslade Green Energy, is currently under construction in West Northamptonshire. Once operational, the facility will process more than 45,000 tonnes of locally sourced crops and residues annually, expanding the company’s biomethane production capacity across the region.
The Wormslade project incorporates community benefits as part of its development programme. The initiative includes infrastructure improvements such as road upgrades and environmental enhancements, including the planting of more than 4,000 native trees and hedgerows to support local biodiversity.
The expansion reflects VIDA bioenergy’s strategic approach to developing renewable energy infrastructure that supports the UK’s transition to cleaner energy sources while providing economic and environmental benefits to local communities. The company’s focus on locally sourced biomass materials supports regional agricultural sectors while contributing to national renewable energy targets.
As a subsidiary of VTTI B.V., VIDA bioenergy benefits from the parent company’s expertise in energy infrastructure development and operations. The biomethane production facilities represent VTTI’s expansion into renewable energy sectors, complementing its traditional energy storage and logistics operations.
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