Cenergist has started work on its £1.7m decarbonisation solution for the British Geoglogical Survey (BGS) headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire.

Cenergist was appointed to provide the new decarbonisation solution by the BGS’s parent body, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). to convert the current gas-fired heating and hot water system to a ground source heat pump system. The work is expected to be completed by May 2024.

BGS Senior Engineering and Geothermal Geologist, David Boon, said: “Geothermal energy is heat that naturally occurs under the ground and is available 24/7 across the UK.

“This project will demonstrate the deployment of ground-source heat pump technology to decarbonise existing buildings across the public sector estate.”

Daniel Crow, Head of BGS Estates and Facilities, added: “This exciting project gives us the opportunity to blend our observation of the subsurface with leading low-carbon heating.”

Cenergist supports organisations in both the private and public sector, including local authorities and housing associations to decarbonise their heating systems. As well as the UK, Cenergist also operates in Holland, Spain and India. 

Steve Wilkinson, Head of Commercial Projects, at Cenergist, said: “We are very pleased to start works at the BGS headquarters to support its progressive decarbonisation journey.

“BGS’s goals of being Net Zero by 2040 are ambitious, and installing a ground source heat pump system is a significant step forward in achieving this.

“Cenergist has an excellent track record working with public sector bodies to deliver decarbonisation retrofits on time and in budget. We now look forward to completing this exciting project that will future-proof BGS’s headquarters.”