Alternity
Alternity Biogas Energy – Renewable Fuel from Food Waste
The Alternity Biogas Energy facility in Lisburn is a key part of McCulla Ireland’s sustainability strategy. The facility converts food waste into renewable biomethane fuel and electricity using anaerobic digestion technology.
This process allows organic waste to be transformed into a valuable energy resource, supporting both renewable fuel production and lower-emission transport operations.
The Alternity plant forms part of a circular logistics model where food waste collected from supply chains can be used to generate renewable energy that helps power logistics operations.
Anaerobic Digestion Technology
The Alternity facility uses anaerobic digestion to process food waste.
During this biological process, organic material breaks down in a controlled environment without oxygen. This produces biogas, which is then refined into biomethane that can be used as a transport fuel.
The digestion process also produces biofertiliser, which can be returned to agriculture, creating additional value from food waste.
This system allows waste materials to be recovered and reused rather than sent to landfill.
Renewable Fuel for Transport
The biomethane produced at the Alternity plant is used to fuel part of McCulla’s heavy goods vehicle fleet.
These trucks operate on renewable gas rather than conventional diesel fuel, helping to reduce emissions associated with logistics operations.
Biomethane-powered vehicles can reduce carbon emissions by approximately 93 percent compared with traditional diesel trucks.
This renewable fuel system supports McCulla’s commitment to developing lower-emission transport solutions across its logistics network.
Renewable Energy for Operations
In addition to producing renewable transport fuel, the Alternity plant also generates electricity.
This electricity is used to help power operational facilities including cold storage infrastructure, supporting a more sustainable approach to logistics operations.
By producing renewable energy on site, the facility contributes to reducing the overall environmental footprint of logistics and storage operations.
Supporting the Circular Economy
The Alternity facility demonstrates how waste recovery, energy production and logistics operations can work together as part of a circular economy.
Food waste from supply chains can be recovered and converted into renewable energy, which then helps power transport and operational facilities.
This integrated approach reduces waste, lowers emissions and supports more sustainable supply chains across the food sector.
A Sustainable Logistics Model
The development of the Alternity plant represents a significant investment in sustainable logistics infrastructure.
By combining food waste recovery, renewable energy production and lower-emission transport technologies, McCulla Ireland has created a logistics model designed to support both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
This approach reflects the company’s long-term commitment to reducing emissions and supporting more sustainable supply chains across Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Specialist Services
Specialist logistics solutions including inbound international logistics, sustainable transport and food waste recovery through the Alternity facility.
Inbound International Logistics
Inbound logistics services connecting global shipping, customs, storage and distribution for efficient import flows.
Food Waste Collection
Sustainable waste collection services converting food waste into renewable energy through circular processes.
Egg Cross Docking
Specialist cross docking services enabling fast, safe and efficient transfer of eggs from farms to distribution networks.
Sustainable Transport Solutions
Lower-emission transport solutions powered by biomethane and alternative fuels to reduce environmental impact.
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