ESL Fuels specialises in the manufacture of innovative fuel products and has been an industry leader in bespoke fuels for nearly two decades. The company develops, manufactures and supplies a range of fuels for the road, heating and marine markets.
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“The breakthrough comes 18 years after ESL Fuels became the first commercial biodiesel producer in the UK and 12 years after developing Ultra 35 heating oil, which has sold over a billion litres nationwide. Our location at Thornton Science Park, with its focus on energy and support of innovation, makes the University an ideal partner for us.”
“This is one of a growing number of examples of how the University of Chester is working with industry to allow business innovation and development to happen,” added Paul Vernon, senior executive director of commercial operations at the University of Chester, and chief executive of Thornton Research Properties.
Anyone wishing to find out more about Thornton Science Park, or wanting to arrange a visit can do so by emailing businessgrowth@chester.ac.uk
The University of Chester’s Thornton Science Park is formerly the Shell Technology Centre, with a rich 75-year history in research and development and a particular focus on energy. The University of Chester is developing Thornton Science Park as a major research and innovation hub. The 28-hectare site offers over 90,000 square metres of industrial laboratories, workshops and office space for new and existing companies. As an emerging world-class centre of excellence for the energy, engineering and advanced manufacturing industries, Thornton Science Park is contributing to the UK government’s vision to form a Northern Powerhouse.