Re-Gen has completed the first phase of a £20 million investment in a state-of-the-art Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) plant on Derryboy Road in the Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry.

The development creates 50 skilled roles and further consolidates the company's status as a major employer within Northern Ireland's green economy.

The advanced facility recovers more recyclable materials from black-bin waste, including aluminium, paper, cardboard and glass. It also produces two energy products: Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF), which is used as a lower-carbon alternative to fossil fuels in cement manufacturing across Europe, and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), exported to countries that generate both heat and electricity from the fuel to maximise carbon savings and energy recovery.

Designed and built by Re-Gen's in-house R&D and Engineering teams, the site integrates the latest automation and digital controls, with AI-powered sorting, near‑infrared recognition and real-time data analytics to monitor material efficiency and output quality. These capabilities strengthen Re-Gen's contribution to Northern Ireland's shift towards a low‑carbon, circular economy.

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The company's revenues have grown from £30 million to around £100 million over the past five years. It now employs more than 400 people across two sites, is a significant contributor to the regional economy and community, and is the largest waste management company in Northern Ireland.

Joseph Doherty, CEO of Re-Gen, said: "This £20 million initial investment marks a major milestone for Re-Gen and for Newry. The Derryboy Road site represents years of planning, innovation, and collaboration by our team and it firmly places Northern Ireland at the forefront of recycling and resource recovery technology in Europe.

"The new facility allows us to develop our black bin waste processes further, reducing dependence on landfill, treating local black bin waste and reducing carbon emissions. This investment directly benefits our local economy by creating new jobs, developing new skills, and strengthening the region's long-term sustainability. We look forward to rolling out Phase 2 of the Derryboy site as we continue to significantly invest in this outstanding facility.

"Re-Gen was founded in Newry and remains deeply connected to this community. Every stage of our growth has been driven by a commitment to innovation and driving carbon emission reduction for current and future generations."

The plant complements Re-Gen's existing Materials Recovery Facility and export operations, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Europe. The company is already a trusted partner to local authorities and commercial waste providers aiming to improve recycling performance and reduce carbon impact.