A London, England based company is making Kentucky the site on its first U.S. operation.
Grissan Renewable Energy, a clean energy manufacturing facility, recently broke ground on a new facility in Marion County.
Renewable Natural Gas
Grissan Renewable Energy’s new Marion County facility will convert spent mash from various Kentucky distilleries into sustainable, renewable natural gas and fertilizer.
The $62.7 million investment will include construction of a 15,500-square-foot office space, including an education center, as well as the renewable natural gas production facility on 59 acres.
“We’re thrilled to announce our expansion into the U.S. market, establishing Kentucky as our new home,” said Paul Blackler, CEO of Grissan. “Kentucky’s thriving bourbon industry, combined with our rich Scotch whisky heritage, creates a perfect synergy to introduce our proven, sustainable energy solutions. By deploying our advanced renewable technologies, we aim to actively contribute to Kentucky’s clean energy transition, delivering significant environmental benefits while driving local economic growth and innovation.”
Headquartered in London, England, Grissan is one of the world’s foremost producer of sustainable, renewable natural gas derived from distillery byproducts.
Drawing on more than a century of Scotch whisky industry heritage, this family-owned company processes approximately 4 million tons of distillery residues annually.
Today, Grissan generates up to 5 million British thermal units of renewable energy through its state-of-the-art facilities – enough to heat 140,000 homes – while removing more than 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
State-of-the-Art Technologies
The Marion County project is expected to create 20 full-time job opportunities, which will primarily include engineering and operational positions.
“Each time a company chooses to locate here in Kentucky, especially to establish its first operation in the United States, it’s a glowing testament to this great state, its resources and skilled workforce,” said Governor Andy Beshear. “This is an incredible project for the Marion County community that will have a positive impact on the commonwealth’s sustainability initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint. I am thrilled to celebrate this exciting next step for Grissan and Marion County and look forward to a long and successful partnership here in the commonwealth.”
Construction is scheduled to begin this year and be completed in fall 2025.
For more information, visit grissan.com.
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