ABOUT US
REG Bio-Power is part of the international Renewable Energy Group and operates through two subsidiaries in the UK, Living Fuels and Living Power.
The objective of REG Bio-Power is to supply the energy requirements of its clients in an efficient, environmentally sustainable and cost effective manner.
The company has developed an industry leading process which transfers energy from a renewable source, used cooking oil, into carbon neutral electricity. Used cooking oil contains unused energy that can be turned into a renewable fuel. One litre of used cooking oil can produce enough electricity for 240 cups of tea ! The patented process avoids any of the disadvantages associated with biofuels, primarily the addition of any chemicals or supplements. This recycled fuel is called LF100.
Used cooking oil is contained in certain biofuels, but has until now only been effective with the addition of chemicals and additives. This is what makes LF100 unique – it is produced by a completely additive free process. Companies can benefit from this carbon neutral electricity whether they produce used cooking oil or not – REG Bio-Power can provide the solution.
The importance of reducing carbon emissions and avoiding runaway climate change cannot be over-stated. Innovative developments like ours linked to the environmental objectives of our customers have a really important part to play in building Britain’s renewable energy capacity. The government has been supporting the recovery of waste cooking oils in reducing the use of fossil fuels and reducing carbon emissions since 2004.
OUR TEAM
Ian Collins - Managing Director.
Ian joined REG Bio-Power as Managing Director in 2008 from international manufacturing group Plastic Omnium Urban Systems, where he was Managing Director of the UK environmental services and products division. Previously, Ian had been involved in the environmental industry as a General Manager with the waste services company, Cleanaway. Ian has also had experience within the restaurant industry as a senior manager with both Pizza Hut and Harvester.
Rob Murphy - Operations Director
Rob Murphy was appointed Operations Director of REG Bio-Power in 2008. A qualified mechanical engineer, Rob has spent 15 years building national and international operational infrastructures for retail, manufacturing and distribution businesses operating in Europe, North America and Asia. Prior to joining REG Bio-Power, Rob was Managing Director of the Supply Chain Partnership Ltd. Rob is married with three sons and is a keen Liverpool fan.
Dan Gillert - Commercial Manager
Daniel Gillert, 36, joins Living Fuels from the Waste & Recycling Sector, having previously worked for Lafarge Aggregates Ltd and Sulo MGB Ltd in various commercial roles. Dan has responsibility for the securing of Used Cooking Oil and subsequent production of our proprietary fuel, LF100. Dan is married with 2 children. His interests include Golf and Running, where he will complete his second London Marathon this Spring.
Rob Willey - Site Operations Manager
Rob Willey, 30, was appointed Hockwold Site Operations Manager in February 2010. A Chemical Engineer by trade, Rob has worked in both R&D and as a Project Engineer for PPG Industries. Rob then made the transition to Shift Operations Manager with British Sugar and augmented his strong Health and Safety background. Rob enjoys all sports - particularly football & rugby league - and relishes the challenge at Living Fuels.
Louisa Bejnar - Office Manager
Louisa joined Reg Bio Power in January 2010 as the Office Manager for Nottingham. Louisa is a qualified Legal Executive and has previously worked for national and international law firms specialising in Civil Litigation and Employment Law. Louisa also has extensive experience of being a Personal Assistant at Director level.
Louisa was born in Zimbabwe and moved to the UK in 1988 where she spent time in Oxford before she moved to Nottingham in 2001.
Rui Costa - Processing Manager
Rui da Costa, 36, joined Living Fuels in December 2009, having previously worked in the Waste and Recycling Industry with Freedom Recycling. Rui is responsible for the entire production process of our patented Biofuel, LF100, and is based at our Hockwold operation where he maintains our strict production procedures. Rui is married with 2 daughters and his interests include most sports and going to the Gym.
Mark Wagg - Van Driver
Mark Wagg, 33, joined Living Fuels in October 2008 as our UCO collection operative having previously worked for Fenland Recycling in Cambridgeshire. Mark’s responsibilities include the safe transportation of collected UCO and providing the correct paperwork to our Customers in line with our Duty of Care. Mark has 2 children and is a keen Kickboxer and Cyclist. In his spare time, Mark enjoys a good film.
