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Pilot project turning sewage into the world's strongest material

Sector: Waste Processing and Treatment • Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Source: BBC

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United Utilities is testing technology that converts sewage sludge into hydrogen fuel and graphene at its Davyhulme sewage works in Trafford, Manchester. This innovative process aims to recover high-value materials from waste, potentially reducing operational costs and customer bills.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Waste Processing and Treatment, Hydrogen
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
BBC

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The project “Pilot project turning sewage into the world's strongest material” is an infrastructure initiative in the Waste Processing and Treatment sector, located in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Taiyo aggregates data on it from BBC.

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United Utilities is testing technology that converts sewage sludge into hydrogen fuel and graphene at its Davyhulme sewage works in Trafford, Manchester. This innovative process aims to recover high-value materials from waste, potentially reducing operational costs and customer bills.

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United Kingdom (UK)

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England

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Manchester

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Waste Processing and Treatment, Hydrogen

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2025-04-23

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