Renovare Fuels appoints head of engineering

Renovare Fuels has named George Mkushi as head of engineering as the company accelerates the roll-out of its sustainable fuel technology.

A chartered chemical engineer with more than 20 years’ experience in waste and sustainable technologies, George has previously held senior engineering roles at C-Capture Ltd and East Energy.

His appointment builds on Renovare Fuels’ recent leadership expansion and will be central to optimising its advanced biofuel technology, developed in collaboration with T2C Energy, NASA, and the US Department of Energy.

George said: “I’m pleased to join Renovare Fuels at such a pivotal time in the company’s growth. 

“The opportunity to apply my experience to advance sustainable fuel production is exactly the kind of challenge I thrive on.

“With the biofuel market rapidly expanding and strong regulatory support driving demand, our engineering team has a crucial role in ensuring Renovare Fuels’ technology can scale efficiently to meet market needs while maintaining the highest standards of performance and sustainability.”

George’s appointment comes as Renovare Fuels advances a growing project pipeline, including its £13 million site in Craigmore, Northern Ireland, due to begin operations in 2026.

The company’s renewable biofuels provide a direct replacement for diesel, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 97 per cent for industries such as road haulage, maritime and aviation.

Matthew Stone, chairman of Renovare Fuels, added: “George's appointment marks another significant milestone in our strategic expansion. 

“His deep technical expertise in waste-to-fuel processes will be instrumental as we move from development to commercial-scale production.

“Having the right engineering leadership in place is essential as we work towards becoming the leading sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer across the UK and Europe, and George’s track record of solving complex engineering challenges makes him the ideal candidate to drive our technical operations forward.”

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