BOC air separation plant to get green government investment 14 April 2010

BOC has been awarded a grant of more than £600,000, from the government's Tees Valley Investment Programme, to modernise and upgrade its facilities at Middlesbrough.

The organisation says it is using the grant to refurbish its main air separation unit at the site, improving efficiency and delivering 4MWof energy savings and 20,000 tonnes a year carbon dioxide emissions reduction.

BOC managing director Mike Huggon says that, at the same time, the company is developing a new trailer hydrogen (TH) facility at Teesport to serve other businesses in the area with bulk hydrogen.

While the area has been hit by some big name closures, other businesses are moving into the area, he observes.

The work being carried out by BOC will align the supply of industrial gases more closely to the needs of the existing industrial infrastructure – as well as "preparing for a number of new green business opportunities".

"We are grateful for the support of One North East, the North East Process Industry Cluster and Tees Valley Regeneration – it has been invaluable in achieving a swift response to our application," says Huggon.

"This grant is in recognition of the key role that BOC plays in the local economy. The investment that BOC and One North East are making in these two projects will help other businesses in the region move towards a greener and more sustainable future."

Brian Tinham

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