Vital Energi, a leading energy infrastructure provider, has acquired the Port Clarence biomass facility in Teesside, England, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into large-scale asset ownership, reports Bioenergy Insight.
The acquisition comes on the heels of Vital Energi’s successful £175 million Nordic Bond issue — one of the largest Sterling-denominated Nordic Bond raises in the UK energy infrastructure sector. The company said the strong fundraising response reflects international investor confidence in its expertise, proven track record and long-term growth plans.
The Port Clarence site was purchased from Nuveen Infrastructure and Glenmont Infrastructure.
Strategic Asset Growth
The move signals a new phase for Vital Energi as it evolves from an energy solutions provider into a major energy asset owner. The company will apply experience gained from bringing the Drakelow energy-from-waste (EfW) facility into operation and plans to invest further in optimising Drakelow to boost output and returns.
The Drakelow plant currently processes up to 169,000 tonnes of Refuse Derived Fuel each year, generating up to 18 MWe of electricity. Port Clarence, once fully operational, is expected to produce more than 30 MWe, representing a major increase in scale and ambition.
Both facilities will supply electricity to the national grid, supporting the UK’s renewable energy capacity and its broader decarbonisation targets.
Vital Energi said the acquisition highlights its commitment to converting stalled or underused sites into efficient, high-performing EfW facilities, strengthening its role as a key contributor to the UK’s sustainable energy transition.
