Gatwick airport to eliminate gas use in £250m energy overhaul

London Gatwick airport aims to achieve net zero for its own emissions by 2030. Image: London Gatwick

The project will work to help London Gatwick achieve net zero for its own emissions by 2030. The airport will eliminate natural gas reliance and generate its own energy, boosting energy resilience.

Vital Energi will support London Gatwick in a five-year contract that will see heat decarbonised in around 50 airport buildings, including the North and South terminals, engineering facilities and office space.

Energy specialists Vital Energi, known for delivering decarbonisation solutions at scale, will spearhead the transformation.

They will support improving energy efficiency in buildings, deliver zero carbon heat solutions such as heat pumps and heat infrastructure across the airport.

“The whole aviation sector must work together to decarbonise our industry by 2050,” said Cedric Laurier, chief technical officer, London Gatwick.

“At London Gatwick, we are playing our part by committing to decarbonising greenhouse gas emissions under the airport’s control by 2030.”