Distillery process heat decarbonisation

Whisky distillery process

Client context

A multi site distillery group with significant high temperature process load.

Baseline challenge

Steam generation reliant on fossil fuels with limited fabric headroom and constrained grid capacity at primary site.

Solution architecture

Phased heat recovery, low carbon steam alternatives and water reuse integrated into a single capital plan.

Funding strategy

Sequenced grant applications across the programme phasing with capital allowance treatment factored from day one.

Delivery outcome

Investment case approved by the board with phase 1 capital release confirmed.

Financial and carbon impact

Indicative 32 percent baseline carbon reduction modelled across the programme.

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