Cleaner fuel for Western Approach Distribution Park

A new renewable fuel station enabling quieter, cleaner deliveries — helping to reduce air pollution, carbon emissions, and traffic noise in the local area.

Helping to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and support cleaner deliveries across the region

A planning application has been submitted for a new Bio-LNG (Bio-Liquefied Natural Gas) refuelling station at Western Approach Distribution Park — one of the South West’s busiest logistics hubs.

If approved, the station would provide low-carbon fuel for HGVs operating in and out of the site, helping reduce emissions, lower noise levels, and improve local air quality.

This page explains what Bio-LNG is, how the site would operate, and what the benefits could be for the surrounding area.

  • While HGVs make up a small proportion of vehicles on UK roads, they are responsible for a significant share of road transport emissions. The proposed station would support a switch away from diesel to Bio-LNG, which is:

    • Renewable – produced from food waste, farm by-products, and organic materials

    • Low-carbon – capable of cutting CO₂ emissions by over 80% compared to diesel

    • Cleaner – reduces air pollutants such as NOₓ, SOₓ, and particulate matter

    • Quieter – Bio-LNG vehicles are up to 50% quieter than diesel trucks

    If the project goes ahead, it could reduce emissions by up to 65,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year — equivalent to taking around 5,000 cars off the road.

  • Bio-LNG is a renewable transport fuel made from food waste, farm by-products, and other organic materials.

    • Enables long-haul truck journeys with fewer emissions and no loss in vehicle performance.

    • Supports a circular economy by capturing methane from waste and using it as a fuel.

    • Helps businesses reduce their reliance on fossil diesel.

    • Already in use by many UK fleets across the supermarket, parcel, and haulage sectors.

    • No fuel production on site – the fuel would be delivered ready-to-use, with no waste handling or processing at site.

  • Bio-LNG is widely used and subject to stringent safety standards. The proposed station would include:

    • No fuel production onsite – Bio-LNG is delivered by tanker in liquid form and stored in sealed tanks

    • No waste handling – All fuel is ready-to-use, with no on-site processing or odours

    • Fast, low-impact refuelling – Each truck refuels in around 5–7 minutes

    • Minimal visual impact – The station would be screened and designed to integrate with the industrial surroundings

    In the unlikely event of a leak, Bio-LNG is lighter than air and would evaporate safely into the atmosphere. It does not pool, linger or smell like petrol or diesel.

  • Western Approach Distribution Park is home to several national logistics operators, with hundreds of daily HGV movements. A dedicated Bio-LNG station would allow those vehicles to operate with significantly reduced emissions and noise, directly benefiting the surrounding area.

  • Gasrec has operated Bio-LNG refuelling facilities at other sites in the region, including:

    • Tesco, Avonmouth

    • Sainsbury’s, Emerald Park, Bristol

    • Müller, Bridgwater

    • B&Q, Swindon

    These sites are helping reduce HGV emissions while supporting continued supply to supermarkets and retailers.

Example of a comparable facility, operating in Northamptonshire.

Questions or feedback?

Residents and community members are encouraged to get in touch with any questions, comments, or concerns about the proposal. If you have any questions or queries please contact the dedicated project manager.

Contact us

info@gasrec.co.uk

01788 822360