Syntech expansion approved

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Syntech Biofuel expands £50 million facility to power the Lower Thames Crossing

Syntech Biofuel has received approval from Medway Council to expand its Kingsnorth Industrial Estate facility on the Hoo Peninsula, a significant milestone in the company’s mission to drive sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions across the UK.

The £50 million development will include a new 1,600 sq m (17,222 sq ft) processing building, additional infrastructure, and new tanks designed to convert waste cooking oil into clean, renewable biofuel – a greener alternative to conventional diesel.

Tom Bingham, CEO of Syntech Biofuel, described the expansion as a key part of the company’s growth plan, expected to create around 200 direct jobs in the area. The upgraded facility will help supply low-carbon fuel to major contractors working on the Lower Thames Crossing, one of Britain’s largest infrastructure projects, connecting Kent and Essex via a new tunnel beneath the River Thames.

Covering more than one hectare, the enhanced site will feature new processing equipment, electric generators, landscaping, and biodiversity improvements. Andy Somerville, Director at Nexus Planning, said the development “will revitalise an under-used industrial site while supporting green jobs and sustainable innovation in Medway.”

The Kingsnorth expansion forms part of a wider £130 million investment across Syntech Biofuel’s UK operations, including a sister facility in Scotland. The company currently produces around one million litres of biofuel per month, with output expected to double by early 2026 to meet growing demand from the transport and logistics sectors.

Source: Original article published by BBC News (Local Democracy Reporting Service).