Kirby Misperton Parish Council has been awarded this Shared Prosperity Fund grant, match funded by Third Energy, to assess the potential of creating a local heat network. CeraPhi Energy will conduct technical studies on converting three existing gas wells (KM8, KM7, and KM3) at the former Third Energy KMA well site to supply heat to the nearby Kirby Misperton village. The project will evaluate heat demands for residential properties, the village hall, church, and the local hotel and restaurant.
Jackie Cray of Kirby Misperton Parish Council said “The Parish Council is very excited about the chance to convert legacy fossil fuel assets into a sustainable energy source for the village. We look forward to working with CeraPhi and Third Energy on this project.”
Habton Parish Council and Great & Little Barugh Parish Council have also been successful in securing a Shared Prosperity Fund grant, again match funded by Third Energy. This project will investigate the feasibility of converting four existing gas wells (KM5, KM6, MN1 and MN4) to provide heat for the nearby villages of Little Barugh and Great Habton. CeraPhi Energy will lead the technical assessment, working again with local residents, farmers and councillors in Great Habton.
Sarah Houlston of Great & Little Barugh Parish Council said “We are committed to making Great &Little Barugh greener communities and are thrilled to be one of the first villages in the UK exploring the option of clean, renewable, net zero heat from redundant gas wells.”
These innovative projects represent a significant step towards sustainable and secure energy solutions in rural North Yorkshire, potentially reducing carbon emissions and providing cost-effective heating for local communities which currently are not connected to gas and rely on other means to heat their homes and other properties. CeraPhi Energy will utilise its expertise in geothermal technology to deliver these projects.
Earlier this year, CeraPhi Energy announced the acquisition of Third Energy Limited, a former shale gas development company with plans to repurpose existing wells into geothermal energy centres.
