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 Biopower 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 Biopower 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 Biopower, Rob was Managing Director of Supply Chain Partnership Ltd. Rob is married with three sons and is a keen Liverpool fan.
Stephen Booth - Development Director
Stephen joined REG Biopower in January 2010, after working with REG on freelance basis since 2007. He has been in the energy industry for over 25 years, and has worked on a wide variety of conventional and renewable power and energy projects including Gas Turbines, Reciprocating Engines, CHP, CCGT, Wind Turbines, Waste to Energy and Large Combustion Plants. His experience spans project management in power station construction, energy management posts with Shell and BP, and senior project development roles with both Yorkshire Electricity and Viridian. More recently he held senior management roles in two major power consultancies.
His interests are keeping fit - he recently completed Lands End to John O Groats on bike and walked the Coast to Coast, raising over £9,000 for charity - and when time permits, golf.
Joanne Butcher - Accounts and Administration
After relocating to Nottingham, Jo has finally found a home at REG Biopower where she looks after all of the company’s accounting and administration needs. Jo has previously worked for Trinity Protection Systems and The Linde Group. Jo's interests include reading and socialising.
Penny Reeve - Customer Service
Penny Reeve has a background in both customer care and public sector environments and since returning from travelling the world has taken up position as REG Biopower's Customer Services and PR Advisor, where she is responsible for customer care and public relations. In her spare time Penny writes for a magazine and goes to as many music events as she can.
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.
