NNFCC Ltd is a strategic consultancy with in-depth knowledge of the bioeconomy. Established by the UK Government in 2003 as the National Non-Food Crops Centre, NNFCC has grown to become a leading commercial bioeconomy consultancy serving an international client base across bioenergy and bio-based products. NNFCC is an independent provider of expertise and strategic focus to business and public-sector clients, including government departments. NNFCC has worked exclusively in the bioeconomy sector for 18 years and offers clients a wealth of experience in the bioenergy and biofuels markets and the growing biobased products sector.
NNFCC firmly believe in a future where biobased technologies are a key component of the low carbon circular economy. The company’s mission is to provide sector leading strategic business consultancy; analysing, explaining and de-risking the bioeconomy for clients.
NNFCC offers a broad skill set and the staff complement includes expertise in relevant feedstocks (types, availability, location and standards), conversion technologies, supporting policies, application processes and ongoing reporting requirements. NNFCC delivers a wide range of services across all bioeconomy sectors, including:
Biomass feedstock production and sourcing
Environmental impact assessments
Biomass supply chain sustainability analysis and GHG life-cycle assessment
Advice on biological and thermochemical conversion of biomass feedstocks
Techno-economic modelling, evaluation and analysis
Policy and regulatory analysis and strategic impact analysis
Feasibility assessment
Future market potential and scenario analysis
Risk assessment and analysis
What is our role in BeonNAT?
Evaluation of the commercialisation of biochar and active carbon
Final product requirements
Market and landscape analysis
Business models determination
Our team
Lucy Hopwood
Lead Consultant for Bioenergy and Anaerobic Digestion