Wardley Biogas
Facility
The North East’s only dedicated biogas plant
Trusted by 300+ businesses committed to sustainability across UK.
anaerobic digestion Facility
The Wardley Biogas Facility is a state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion (AD) plant operated by Organic Waste Solutions, providing a sustainable solution for the treatment of food and organic waste across the North East.
Located at Wardley Disposal Point, West Boldon, the facility is the only operational biogas plant in the North East of England, playing a vital role in the region’s transition to a circular economy and low-carbon energy.
A truly state-of-the-art facility
Built on a 2.5-hectare site and fully permitted by the Environment Agency, the Wardley facility has been designed and engineered to meet the highest environmental and operational standards.
All waste reception, storage and processing takes place in fully enclosed buildings, ensuring minimal environmental impact and maximum operational control.
80,000Tonnes
of organic waste per year
Renewable biomethane
for injection into the national gas grid
High-quality digestate
for use as agricultural fertiliser
Advanced anaerobic digestion technology
The facility uses a multi-stage anaerobic digestion process, including:
✔️ Three primary digesters and one secondary digester
✔️ Average retention time of 57 days
✔️ Controlled operating temperature of 38–42°C
✔️ Fully automated SCADA control system for continuous monitoring
This ensures optimal biological performance, high gas yields, and consistent, reliable processing.
Supporting the circular economy in the North East
The Wardley Biogas Facility enables businesses, local authorities and food producers to:
✔️ Divert organic waste from landfill
✔️ Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
✔️ Generate renewable energy
✔️ Return nutrients to the land
It is a flagship infrastructure asset for the region and a cornerstone of Organic Waste Solutions’ commitment to sustainable waste management.
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