BP plc is expanding its biomethane opportunities in the UK after taking a 28.6% stake in Gasrec, which builds and operates renewable gas-fueled liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) stations for road transport.

The integrated major agreed to supply Gasrec with renewable biomethane produced mainly from organic wastes, such as food and dairy manure. The investment would expand BP’s UK footprint in renewable natural gas (RNG) production and distribution. 

Gasrec also would give BP inroads into renewable solutions for the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market.

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