Covarrubia Energy UK and EDF announce strategic partnership to advance low-carbon energy from hard to recycle waste
Joint initiative to deliver 5GW of clean energy through circular power innovation
Covarrubia Energy UK, Ltd. (“Covarrubia”) together with EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, have launched a new strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialisation of low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
Under the long-term agreement, Covarrubia will lead the acquisition, development, and operation of up to 5GW of renewable energy generation projects, with EDF Wholesale Market Services serving as a strategic partner, providing comprehensive routes to market and supporting the commercial deployment of these projects.
The partnership will focus on utilising Covarrubia’s proprietary pyrolysis technology to convert hard to recycle plastic waste into low-carbon synthetic gas, supporting the circular economy and reducing landfill.
"This partnership represents a transformative opportunity to advance reliable renewable energy development while addressing critical waste management challenges," said Lee Hounsom, Chief Executive Officer of Covarrubia Energy UK. "By combining our innovative pyrolysis technology with EDF's market expertise, we've created a sustainable energy solution that benefits both the environment and the economy. Covarrubia Energy UK extends its sincere gratitude to its consulting advisors and partners, including Consultus and Hogan Lovells, for their invaluable support and guidance in bringing this strategic partnership to fruition."
Christopher Dalley, Director of Wholesale Market Services at EDF added, “EDF is committed to supporting the transition to a low-carbon future, and this collaboration with Covarrubia Energy UK aligns perfectly with that mission. By leveraging our deep expertise in energy trading and market access, we’re enabling the commercialisation of low-carbon synthetic gas solutions that not only help accelerate the UK’s journey to net zero, but also support the principles of a circular economy.”
This collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to accelerating the energy transition and supporting the UK’s net-zero ambitions. By combining Covarrubia’s innovative circular energy solutions with EDF’s market knowledge and network, the partnership aims to deliver reliable, low-carbon energy and drive meaningful pioneering progress in decarbonisation.
About EDF
EDF is driving the transition towards An Electric Britain – a secure, affordable, low-carbon future for everyone. As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, we are investing more than £100 million weekly in Britain’s electricity infrastructure. We supply millions of customers with electricity and help homes and businesses switch to electricity for heating, transport and industrial processes.
We operate five nuclear power stations and more than 35 onshore wind farms and three offshore wind farms. Since 2009, EDF has invested almost £9 billion in the nuclear fleet to improve reliability and extend station lifetimes. The five generating stations currently supply about 12% of the UK’s electricity demand.
EDF is building the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C. We are a minority investor (12.5%) in and major supplier to a replica plant at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C will provide low carbon electricity to meet 14% of UK demand and power around 12 million homes. EDF Group companies Framatome and Arabelle Solutions have a presence in the UK and manufacture critical equipment such as reactor pressure vessels and turbines.
EDF is enabling its 5 million customers, both in business and at home, to choose electric solutions that save cash and carbon, whether it is buying an electric car, generating and storing electricity, selling energy back to the grid or installing solar panels or a heat pump. In 2025, EDF’s Customers business was ranked as one of the Sunday Times’s Best Place to Work.
It is also one of the UK’s leading developers of renewable energy through EDF power solutions UK and Ireland. We have more than 2GW of renewable generation in operation and over 10GW in construction, planning and development across a range of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar and battery storage.
We are one of the largest suppliers to British business and a leading supplier of innovative energy solutions that are helping businesses become more energy independent. In addition, the company’s energy services business, Dalkia, one of the UK and Ireland’s largest technical service providers.
About Covarrubia Energy UK Ltd
Covarrubia Energy UK Ltd. is a company incorporated in Scotland that will develop pyrolysis facilities in the United Kingdom and Western Europe utilizing proprietary technology of its affiliate, which can produce renewable natural gas from plastic. CE UK is generally engaged in the business of providing engineering, design, project development support services, equipment supply and long-term operational services for electric power generation and storage systems and support of decarbonization technologies. Covarrubia Energy UK operates as a subsidiary of Covarrubia Energy LLC, which is a company based in the United States.
For further information, please contact:
- Covarrubia Energy UK, Ltd.
2 Fitzroy Place, Glasgow, G3 7RH
Website: www.covarrubiaenergy.co.uk
Email: info@covarrubiaenergy.co.uk
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