New connections to enable major distilleries to reduce their carbon impact

Every single member of the Fulcrum team, from project managers to the installation team on the ground, showed real tenacity in not only getting the job done but getting the job done right. They set an ambitious timescale for completion and deserve every credit for surpassing it – their dedication has resulted in all three businesses, and the local environment, enjoying the benefits of a gas supply that much earlier.

We are delighted to have collaborated with Fulcrum and our industry colleagues on this project. It has brought real benefits to our businesses and to the local community by allowing us to stop using heavy fuel oil in the distilleries on the pipeline. That is better for the environment because it means lower carbon emissions and it also means fewer heavy fuel tankers on the roads, which is great news for everyone who lives locally.

When the distilleries were established, gas had yet to be used as an energy source and their location was selected simply for the ready availability of fresh spring water. Until now, we've had to rely on fuel oil which had to be brought here by heavy tanker trucks and stored on site. With the new connection to the main gas network, we now have access to a far cleaner energy source and a much more reliable energy supply.