Gasrec and FreshLinc plan Bio-LNG station in Spalding
New open-access facility will support up to 100 trucks daily and expand the UK biomethane network.
Gasrec and logistics company FreshLinc have submitted plans to develop a new open-access Bio-LNG refueling station in Spalding, Lincolnshire, with operations expected to begin by the end of 2026. The facility will be located near FreshLinc’s headquarters and aims to strengthen biomethane infrastructure in East Anglia, a region currently without public access to such fuel.
The project will be delivered by Gasrec and is designed to support both regional and long-haul freight operations across Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Once operational, the site is expected to refuel up to 100 gas-powered trucks per day, contributing to the expansion of the UK’s low-carbon transport network.
The development will begin with a temporary tanker-fed installation before transitioning to a larger permanent facility later in the year. Unlike private fleet depots, the station will be open to all operators, offering broader access to biomethane as an alternative to diesel.
James Westcott, Chief Commercial Officer at Gasrec, said: “The demand for biomethane continues to grow at pace and the site in Spalding forms another important part of our plans to build a resilient national backbone of refuelling facilities.”
FreshLinc, which operates a fleet of around 400 commercial vehicles, is exploring biomethane as a primary route to reduce emissions. The company plans to introduce its first gas-powered trucks following recent trials.
