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Project Code [2012-ET-CP-27]
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Project title
Converting grease trap waste into biofuel
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
HBF Biofuels
Lead Applicant
Cathy Harty
Project Abstract
The main economic and environmental savings will include: �2000 per trip to the UK or �24000 per annum given that the brown grease will be fully reused and reprocessed in Ireland . CO2 reduction of 22.51 tonnes per annum. Return in investment of 7 months for the Government The company currently produce 375,000 litres of vegetable oil generating excise duties for the Government of �153,375 annually. The grease trap waste that HBF is currently collecting will produce 180,000 litre of biofuel or �75,000 in revenue for the government.
Grant Approved
�40,000.00
Research Hub
Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration
Initial Projected Completion Date
07/01/2014