Greenergy facility back online following flooding

In the UK, Greenergy’s biodiesel manufacturing facility at Immingham commenced production again this week following tidal flooding last December, the worst experienced in more than 60 years. The facility is the largest of its kind in Europe, converting a wide range of waste oils and fats into biodiesel.

The tidal flood, on 5 December 2013, caused water levels in the facility to reach seven feet in places and resulted in extensive damage to electrical equipment and pumps. The facility was shut down safely in advance of the flooding, there was no loss of containment and no one was hurt. All critical equipment damaged by flooding has since been replaced and a phased programme of re-commissioning has now begun, allowing for testing and adjustments during the restart process.