Trial prevents fatbergs by turning oil into fuel

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Oil poured down drains can cause fatbergs to block sewers – Thames Water/PA

A water firm is trialling a scheme to remove fats from the sewage system and turn them into fuel.

Yorkshire Water’s James Gudgeon said blockages by fats, oils and grease (FOG) caused “thousands of preventable blockages each year”.

The technology has been installed at the firm’s treatment works in Hull.

EcoClarity, the company behind the system, said it could recover up to 98% of the oil, which is turned into biodiesel to power vehicles.

Yorkshire Water said the blockages, often called fatbergs, “cost us millions each year to remove”.

In 2020, a 1.5-tonne fatberg was removed in Leeds city centre.

“Water companies can spend a significant amount of money on staff and equipment costs to remove FOG from our sewers and send it to landfill, which also has an environmental impact, ” Mr Gudgeon said.

“Additionally, network failures caused by FOG blockages carry the risk of costly environmental performance fines.

The process will be used to treat FOG wastewater generated onsite during cleaning and maintenance procedures, as well as loads from waste management companies.

Liquid waste from tankers is run through the system which removes the oil allowing the treated water to be recycled.

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Yorkshire Water removed a 1.5 tonne fatberg from a Leeds sewer – Thames Water

Mr Gudgeon said Yorkshire Water was marketing the service to the food industry which is a major producers of waste oils.

“It reduces the amount FOG going into sewers at source, preventing sewer blockages and protecting the environment,” he said.

“Ultimately resulting in protecting our people not having to do high risk jobs.

It also enables us to bring in new waste streams and new revenue streams into Yorkshire Water and ultimately that money is reinvested into the business and goes towards helping keep customer bills low, it is a true circular economy in action.”

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EcoClarity joins Future Humber and the Bondholders network

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We are excited to share that EcoClarity has joined Future Humber and the Bondholders network, a vibrant community of businesses committed to driving economic growth and environmental sustainability in the Humber region. This marks an exciting new chapter as we continue to expand our innovative solutions for managing fat, oil and grease (FOG) waste.

With plans to expand to 20-30 FOG Recovery Hubs over the next three years, we have already identified several potential sites and are currently collaborating with Yorkshire Water on a hub in Hull. Our goal is to partner with businesses across the Humber region who are seeking more sustainable ways to manage their FOG waste.

“Joining the Bondholder scheme perfectly aligns with our mission to lead innovation in sustainable waste management,” says Laura Su, Business Development at EcoClarity. ” By expanding our network of FOG Recovery Hubs and collaborating with ambitious partners, we aim to transform how fat, oil and grease waste is managed across the Humber region. Together, we can drive a greener, more sustainable future and reward our partners with verified carbon savings, showcasing their commitment to the environment.”

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Improper handling of FOG waste can be highly destructive, leading to blocked sewer networks, flooding, environmental pollution and increased greenhouse gas emissions. EcoClarity’s innovative approach offers a unique solution that transforms waste into a valuable resource, creating a circular economy that benefits multiple stakeholders, including utilities, industry, hospitality, waste management, society and the environment.

We are excited about the opportunities this brings and look forward to working with like-minded businesses to achieve a more sustainable future.

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FOG-fired fuels gain momentum

 

 

The energy potential of FOG waste from homes, restaurants and sewers is well known, and technologies and projects that capture and reuse this valuable resource are now coming into play.

Eco-Clarity, an London-based company with a manufacturing facility in South Africa , has developed a revolutionary technology for the recovery of FOG.

See pages 4-8 for Drain Trader’s December issue.

 

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