O&S Doors, the UK and Ireland’s largest wooden doors and panels manufacturer, has launched a £9 million biomass-fuelled Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system at its Dungannon facility.

The project is co-funded by a £2.4 million Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant according to a report by The Executive Office.

The facility will convert over 10,000 tonnes of MDF dust per year—normally transported offsite for processing or landfill—into 1 MW of electricity, saving 1,500 tonnes of carbon emissions annually while powering heating and manufacturing processes.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill commented, “This is a hugely innovative investment by O&S Doors and a real commitment to sustainable manufacturing. Turning MDF dust into clean energy is good for the environment and makes economic sense.”

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly added, “Investing in high-efficiency technology and greener ways of working is essential if we are to harness our economic potential, drive productivity and boost our growing reputation on the world’s economic stage while creating jobs and supporting long-term growth.”

CEO John Toomey said, “This new CHP project is another central pillar to this ambition enabling us to reduce our reliance on purchasing electricity and reduce production of emissions linked to off-site MDF waste transport. This investment also aligns with our growth strategy to expand our Dungannon site in the future by providing us with reliable, cost-effective renewable energy.”

Alison Currie, Chief Development Officer at Invest NI, noted, “This announcement is a clear example of how we are helping companies throughout Northern Ireland to invest in energy and resource efficiency technologies to drive their competitiveness, green growth and commitment to Net Zero.”

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