Our Gladsmuir Operations Limited (GOL) site consists of an advanced materials recovery facility and a combined heat and power plant, designed to recover value from waste and maximise diversion from landfills.

12.5 megawatts

of energy generated

100,000 tonnes

of re-directed refuse derived fuel

Our site uses fluidised bed gasification technology to convert household waste into renewable electricity

The facility is owned by Lanarkshire Energy Holdings Ltd. Gladsmuir Operations Limited operate and maintain the facility. Cobalt Energy Limited provides professional techno-commercial management services, working and interfacing with both Gladsmuir Operations and Beaverbrook Energy.

There are 55 permanent jobs. Local goods and service providers are being procured wherever possible. The facility generates sustainable electricity from waste otherwise destined for landfill, exported directly to the local power grid for use by local consumers.