This KTP will expand production of carbon negative biomethane from dairy slurry lagoons to new waste streams, transferring key knowledge to enable assessment and development of biogas refining technology.

ATLAS will facilitate the launch of the World's first liquid fugitive methane powered, UK built, off-highway agricultural tractor. The tractor will run on fugitive methane captured from agricultural livestock emissions, water treatment and landfill gas enabling a positive environmental impact. This project enables methane to transition from a potent climate damaging pollutant to a net carbon negative resource, encouraging local production and use, so addressing energy independence and security. This supply-chain enhancing project incorporates novel cryogenic technology from Bennamann (Cornwall), heat energy recovery systems from European Thermodynamics (Leicestershire) and next generation exhaust systems for alternative-fueled ICE applications from Eminox (Lincolnshire).

**Vision:** To demonstrate a truly disruptive EV infrastructure solution that will allow fleet managers to scale their EV fuelling infrastructure to meet increasing demand without having to invest in rapid-charging infrastructure. Our off-grid 80kW charging solution uses fugitive-methane (methane that is emitted from organic waste as it decays) to power the charger. If fugitive methane escapes to atmosphere, it is 34-86 times more damaging to the atmosphere than CO2\. Capturing and consuming fugitive methane results in climate repair. It is the only solution on the market that offers better than net zero (x34) renewable energy to power their electric fleet and heat their office buildings. Our charging-as-a-service business model ensures current and prospective electric vehicle fleet operators are able to access fixed rate pricing (17p/kWh) and a flexible charging capability that is affordable, reliable and secure. **Objectives:** Bennamann is in the process of developing a minimal viable product (MVP), which uses compressed fugitive methane (CFM) to power the system. In order to commercialise the solution, it will need to be powered by liquid fugitive methane (LFM), which is far more economical to transport. Our key objectives for this project are to: 1) demonstrate our MVP in an operational environment and 2) design LFM aspects of our solution for commercialisation. **Innovation:** 80kW off-grid rapid charging solution that incorporates a variable speed generator, which ensures efficient charging of any size of vehicle, as the generator scales its outputs to engine requirements. Our solution bypasses the need for a large inverter, reducing capex costs significantly. The solution provides a 400v DC output and is powered via a fugitive methane MST, which can hold the equivalent of 4,000kW of power, enough to provide 50-88 full charges (45kW-80kW). For every 80kW charge, an additional 100kW+ of bioheat is produced, which can provide heat of ~90oC to heat space/water in the office building. **Update for PCR 09 Mar 2022** The core aspects of the project remain unchanged. Due to delays in procurement the project scope will not be completed by 31 Mar 22 and therefore the deliverables completed by 31 Mar 22 will be modified. Details of the changes are presented in the attachment.

Traditionally anaerobic digestion (AD) has used feedstock from agricultural outputs or industrial waste. The majority of plants are at the large-scale, feeding their outputs to the grid. This project proposes to use grass as the primary feedstock for a micro-scale AD solution that will be installed on the grounds of SMEs. This is facilitated through a novel process that decreases processing time by a factor of 4-6, and results in a much smaller, low cost plant. Rather than feed the outputs to the grid, we aim to sell the highest value outputs (compressed/ liquid biomethane - CBM/LBM) to the domestic heating/cooking and transport markets. We wish to test the feasibility of our novel grass AD process in a lab environment in order to assess the technical and economic assumptions we have made. We will be offering SMEs additional revenue streams and increasing the profitability of a range of businesses, while simultaneously increasing the indigenous UK biogas and biofuel supply exponentially. We are already testing a similar business model, which is based on small dairy farms in the UK through an Innovate UK grant. This feasibility study, would allow us the opportunity to assess the potential for disruptive diffusion in global mass markets.

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This project will deliver a step change in capability for the storage of Liquid Natural Gas and Liquid Bio-Methane. Unlike other fossil fuels such as Liquid Petroleum Gas, butane and propane, Methane cannot be compressed to a liquid at ambient temperature. This has significantly restricted its use for road transportation as storage as a compressed gas is limited to 200-300Bar reducing range and increasing refuelling time. LNG Dual fuel HGVs are increasingly seen as the only viable alternative to diesel. It offers not only significant cost savings with Return On Investment as little as two years but also results in a 20-30% reduction in CO2 emissions. Liquified Bio-Methane can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 70% (100% with bio-diesel). A conventional LNG fuel storage system is a self-pressurising cryostat modified for road use. LNG boils-off and vents with safety and environmental implications. An innovative non-venting cryostat will be produced which is 25% larger, increasing range accordingly.

Bennamann is developing micro-Anaerobic Digester equipment for the legacy home market. This project will confirm the viability of the approach. If successful it will be possible to produce enough energy to make many homes zero carbon and take them off grid. The Bennamann cycle has the potential to reduce the UK's carbon emissions by 3%