Norway-headed resource management and trading company Geminor AS has announced the completion of a new refuse-derived fuel (RDF) baling and wrapping line at its waste processing plant in Hull, UK.
The new production line in Hull creates 1.5-tonne square bales wrapped in plastic wire instead of 750 kg round bales. This means customers receive higher-density waste fuel and reduced costs throughout the logistics chain.
In addition, the new line means increased production capacity of high-energy-density bales minimizes the number of trailers driving to and from the port, and increases sea transport efficiency.
This reduces fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions while decreasing the load on local road infrastructure.
This investment takes the hub to the next level in quality baling, wrapping, and capacity, letting us increase production while maintaining environmental standards and supporting the region’s sustainability goals for waste management, said Oliver Caunce, Geminor’s Country Manager for the United Kingdom.
Longterm contract
With the new baling and wrapping line, the Hull plant’s total capacity increases to 150,000 tonnes annually — potentially doubling the 75,000 tonnes of waste currently processed.
The waste input comprises the long-term partnership with Hull City Council until 2029 and additional commercial and industrial waste streams, including combustible household and industrial waste.
The well-sorted, shredded, magnetically separated, baled, and packaged fuel is then transported by trailer to customers in the UK or Ro-Ro vessels, containers, and bulk ships for export to the Nordic countries.
Advanced processing plant
Geminor’s new processing plant in Hull, which opened in 2023, is highly advanced. It features an advanced odour control system from Exeon and a comprehensive fire and monitoring system from Helios.
With the new production line, the processing plant can comply with high safety and environmental standards while maximizing operational efficiency.
Further process development is being considered and is linked to sorting and controlling the plastic content in the waste fraction.
