Germany-headed ethanol major CropEnergies AG, a member of the Südzucker Group, has announced that it will invest more than EUR 100 million into various projects in the Wilton production site of its subsidiary Ensus UK Ltd over the next years. The investments will enhance the overall profitability of the UK site as well as its competitiveness, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and strengthen its position in the European ethanol and protein markets.
According to a statement, the major part of the investment will be the construction of a new unit for the production of high-protein animal feed.
The new product which will be marketed under the brand name EnPro is a high-protein product aimed at the UK and European aquafeed and pet food markets.
The total investment will be approximately EUR 75 million with commissioning being scheduled for 2025.
Additional investments are mainly aimed at improving plant reliability and reducing emissions.
Some of the installed feed driers will be replaced or upgraded. Another project is the installation of a mechanical vapor recompression unit which will also bring about significant reductions in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
In total, CropEnergies will invest more than EUR 100 million at the Ensus UK Wilton site by 2025.
By turning feed grain into high-protein feed with a wider range of applications, we are diversifying our product range and also helping to address the UK’s protein shortage. EnPro is a product that fits perfectly into CropEnergies’ dedication to a circular economy. We utilize all of our raw materials and refine them into products that benefit the markets in which we operate. We look forward to Ensus adding another high-quality protein feed that is unique in the UK market to the CropEnergies portfolio, said Dr Stephan Meeder, CEO and CFO of CropEnergies.
