N+P Group
N+P Group is a Netherlands-founded environmental services company that converts non-recyclable waste into patented alternative fuels (Subcoal® pellets, PAF) and raw materials, supplying cement, lime, steel, power, and waste-to-energy industries across Europe with global export reach.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersNieuw-bergen, Netherlands
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What N+P Group does
N+P Group B.V. is a Netherlands-headquartered environmental services company founded in 1992 by Karel and Karin Jennissen that converts non-recyclable waste streams into coal-substitute alternative fuels (Subcoal® pellets, Pulverized Alternative Fuel/PAF, Solid Recovered Fuel, Refuse Derived Fuel, Tyre Derived Fuel, paper rejects/sludge) and waste-derived alternative raw materials (stonewool granulate, fly and bottom ashes). Production is anchored at four industrial sites in the Netherlands and United Kingdom with a combined throughput of approximately 570,000 tonnes per annum, including the 2021-commissioned Subcoal Production Teesside (TSP) facility — described by the company as one of the largest and most modern alternative fuel plants in the world. The technology stack rests on patented Subcoal pelletization (rights acquired in 2014) and patented PAF production methods enabling up to 100% fossil fuel substitution in existing cement, lime, and steel burner systems, supported by three decades of proprietary waste quality data.
The company sells primarily B2B into energy-intensive industries — cement, lime, steel, paper, ceramics, waste-to-energy operators, biomass and coal-fired power plants, and waste collectors — through direct enterprise sales teams operating from offices in the Netherlands (Nieuw-Bergen, Rotterdam), the United Kingdom (Manchester, London, Rochester, Teesside, Hartlepool, Crayford), Austria (Vienna), and Italy (Milan). Revenue is generated on a transaction/tonnage-pricing basis across four streams: alternative fuels production and sales, waste stream trading, alternative raw materials supply, and sorting/processing services. Distribution is multimodal (truck, rail, vessel, sea container) with the company's logistics function and TFS (Transfrontier Shipment of Waste) regulatory expertise — including 4,000+ notifications across 26+ countries under EVOA 1013/2006 — acting as a structural differentiator.
Following the 2021 acquisition of a 25% strategic equity stake by Mercuria Energy Trading (with the Jennissen family retaining majority control), N+P has been executing an explicit capacity and geographic expansion plan: launching Teesside TSP, renovating and expanding the Farmsum line, expanding Central European offices, and positioning for global export leveraging Mercuria's trading platform. The company carries ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and NIWO certifications across key entities and was recognized as Global Alternative Fuel Supplier of the Year four consecutive years by Global Cemfuels.
N+P Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- N+P Group
- Legal name
- N+P Group B.V.
- Website
- https://npgroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- N+P Group is a Netherlands-founded environmental services company that converts non-recyclable waste into patented alternative fuels (Subcoal® pellets, PAF) and raw materials, supplying cement, lime, steel, power, and waste-to-energy industries across Europe with global export reach.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
N+P Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Waste-derived alternative fuels
- NAICS
- Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), All Other Waste Management Services (56299)
- SIC
- Refuse Systems (4953)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hazardous Waste Fuel Blending & Alternative Fuels (Cement Kilns, Industrial Boilers) (BPALAFAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- C&D Waste-to-Energy & Alternative Fuels (RDF/SRF from C&D) (EUAIAHAK), Industrial Packaging Waste Services (Pallets, Cardboard, Film, IBCs/Drums—Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAD), Special Waste Transfer (Tires, Mattresses, Appliances) (BPALABAG)
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Where N+P Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nieuw-bergen
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices11 records
Markets served
N+P Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Alternative Fuels Production and Sales: Converting non-recyclable waste into high-quality alternative fuels (Subcoal pellets, PAF, SRF, RDF, TDF, paper rejects, paper sludge) and selling to energy-intensive industries including cement, lime, steel, power plants, and ceramics.
- Waste Stream Trading: Strategic trading of waste streams managing global overflow of waste, ensuring efficient redistribution for sustainable applications. Connecting waste surpluses in certain European countries with needs of others.
- Alternative Raw Materials Supply: Supplying waste-derived alternative raw materials (paper sludge, stonewool granulate, various ashes) to replace fossil raw materials in industrial processes, reducing process emissions and costs.
- Sorting and Processing Services: Sorting operations recovering monostreams out of residual waste for optimal reuse, and processing non-recyclable waste into alternative fuels and feedstock for major energy-consuming industries.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
N+P Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
N+P Group manufactures and supplies waste-derived alternative fuels (Subcoal pellets, Pulverized Alternative Fuel (PAF), Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF), Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF)) and alternative raw materials that substitute fossil fuels and primary resources in cement, lime, steel, power generation, ceramic, and paper industries. The company operates integrated waste-to-value services including global waste stream trading, sorting of recyclables, and processing of non-recyclable waste at production facilities in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, processing over 570,000 tons of waste annually.
Product overview
N+P Group operates as a waste-to-value company specializing in converting non-recyclable waste into alternative fuels and raw materials. The portfolio includes Subcoal® pellets (coal substitute with comparable heating value), Pulverized Alternative Fuel (PAF) for 100% fossil fuel substitution, Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF), Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF), Paper Rejects, Paper Sludge, and Wood biomass. Alternative raw materials include Stonewool Granulate and Various Ashes. The company serves major energy-consuming industries including cement, lime, steel, paper, ceramic, power plants, and waste-to-energy facilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Subcoal: Pelletized alternative fuel comparable to bituminous coal in terms of heating value, processed to be treated the same physical way as coal.
- PAF (Pulverized Alternative Fuel)
- SRF (Solid Recovered Fuel)
Products and services
- Subcoal Pellets High-quality pelletized alternative fuel comparable to bituminous coal in terms of heating value and physical handling; can substitute fossil fuels in various industrial processes including cement kilns, lime kilns, and power plants.
- Pulverized Alternative Fuel (PAF) Patented powdered alternative fuel with coal-like flowability properties; can substitute up to 100% of fossil fuels in existing multi-burner burner systems and contains approximately 50% biogenic content.
- Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) Alternative fuel derived from non-recyclable waste streams that can substitute at least 70% of the primary fuels used in kilns or boilers.
- Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Fuel produced from a combination of commercial and industrial non-recyclable waste for use as fossil fuel substitute.
- Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF) Alternative fuel derived from end-of-life tires that replaces fossil fuels such as lignite and bituminous coal.
- Paper Rejects Alternative fuel used in waste energy boilers; can also be further processed into SRF and other alternative fuels.
- Paper Sludge Byproduct resource from paper manufacturing used both as alternative fuel and as alternative raw material across multiple industries.
- Wood Biomass Wood-derived biomass fuel supplied to biomass power plants for renewable energy generation.
- Stonewool Granulate Rockwool granulate supplied as alternative raw material to the ceramic industry, replacing primary materials like clay.
- Various Ashes Bottom ashes and fly ashes from various incineration and power production processes supplied as alternative raw materials.
- Waste Stream Trading Strategic trading service that manages the global overflow of waste by connecting waste surpluses in certain European countries with industrial demand elsewhere, enabling efficient redistribution for sustainable applications.
- Sorting and Materials Recovery Services Sorting operations that recover monostreams from residual waste for optimal reuse at Materials Recovery Facilities in Rotterdam, Hartlepool, and Crayford.
- Waste Processing Services Processing of non-recyclable waste into high-quality alternative fuels and feedstock for major energy-consuming industries, operated at production facilities in Teesside, Hartlepool, and Farmsum.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 100% fossil fuel substitution achievable with PAF using existing burner systems
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Companies that use N+P Group
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
N+P Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
N+P Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Vassiliko Cement Public CompanynotableTrusted partner for Outstanding Alternative Fuel Project award (2015). Joint project on co-milling Subcoal pellets with coal and pet coke on LOESCHE LM 30.3 coal mill. Achieved 20% co-milling substitution using existing equipment without capital investments, with no negative effects on clinker quality or kiln performance.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
N+P Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Biffa: UK waste management company operating MRFs and producing alternative fuels for industrial customers. Biffa is both a partner (residual waste supplier) and a direct competitor to N+P in UK alternative fuel markets.
- Remondis: German family-owned waste management company producing alternative fuels (SRF, RDF) from commercial and industrial waste for cement kilns and power plants. Highly comparable to N+P in business model, family ownership structure, and customer base across hard-to-abate sectors.
- Renewi: Dutch/Belgian waste management company with significant alternative fuel production operations, serving similar industrial customers in the Netherlands and broader Europe. Directly competes with N+P in alternative fuels and MRF operations.
- Martin GmbH für Umwelt- und Energietechnik: German waste-to-energy and alternative fuel producer serving industrial customers with thermal processing solutions. Comparable to N+P in alternative fuel production for cement and waste-to-energy applications.
- MVW Lechtenberg & Partner: German specialist alternative fuel producer focused on producing high-quality SRF and RDF for cement and lime industry customers. Direct comparable to N+P in product offering and target customer segments.
- Prezero: Schwarz Group's recycling and alternative fuels arm, producing waste-derived fuels for industrial customers across Europe. Direct competitor in alternative fuel production from commercial and residual waste streams.
Broad incumbents
- SUEZ: French multinational waste and water management company with a significant alternative fuels division. N+P's waste stream trading partner but also a broader-portfolio incumbent competing across multiple waste services segments in Europe.
- Veolia: Global waste management and environmental services leader with substantial alternative fuel production capabilities. Operates across the full waste value chain, making it a broader-portfolio incumbent relative to N+P's specialized focus.
- FCC Environment (FCC Medio Ambiente): Spanish environmental services division of FCC Group, operating waste management and alternative fuel production across Europe and Latin America. Comparable in alternative fuel offering but with broader geographic and service portfolio.
Regional players
- Cleanaway: Australia's largest waste management company with alternative fuel production capabilities serving industrial customers. Operates a comparable business model in a different geography, with limited direct competition against N+P in Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
N+P Group social profiles
Digital presenceN+P Group compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
N+P Group financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
N+P Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
N+P Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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N+P Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about N+P Group
What does N+P Group do?
N+P Group manufactures and supplies waste-derived alternative fuels (Subcoal pellets, Pulverized Alternative Fuel (PAF), Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF), Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF)) and alternative raw materials that substitute fossil fuels and primary resources in cement, lime, steel, power generation, ceramic, and paper industries. The company operates integrated waste-to-value services including global waste stream trading, sorting of recyclables, and processing of non-recyclable waste at production facilities in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, processing over 570,000 tons of waste annually.
Is N+P Group a public or private company?
N+P Group is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was N+P Group founded?
N+P Group was founded in 1992. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is N+P Group based?
N+P Group is headquartered in Nieuw-bergen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does N+P Group make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Alternative Fuels Production and Sales are the primary driver. The others are waste Stream Trading, alternative Raw Materials Supply and sorting and Processing Services.
Who are N+P Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Biffa, Remondis, Renewi, Martin GmbH für Umwelt- und Energietechnik, MVW Lechtenberg & Partner and Prezero. Broad incumbents are SUEZ, Veolia and FCC Environment (FCC Medio Ambiente). Cleanaway is listed as a regional player.
Does N+P Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for N+P Group.
What industry is N+P Group in?
N+P Group's product category is Waste-derived alternative fuels. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPALAFAG, Hazardous Waste Fuel Blending & Alternative Fuels (Cement Kilns, Industrial Boilers), with a secondary code of EUAIAHAK, C&D Waste-to-Energy & Alternative Fuels (RDF/SRF from C&D). Its NAICS code is 562920 and its SIC code is 4953.