Gas pressure inconsistency is a persistent challenge across industrial combustion, biogas, and CHP applications. This guide examines five gas booster providers operating in the UK market in 2026 – covering what each offers, the applications they serve, and the factors that distinguish them.
Why gas pressure management matters
For plant managers and engineering leads responsible for industrial boilers, burner systems, or combined heat and power (CHP) installations, adequate and consistent gas supply pressure is non-negotiable. Where mains supply pressure falls short of the demands of combustion equipment, a gas booster – a mechanical system designed to increase and stabilise incoming gas pressure – is often the most practical and cost-effective solution.
The UK industrial sector has seen steady demand for gas booster systems, driven in part by aging infrastructure, expanding biogas applications, and a growing need for hydrogen-compatible equipment as decarbonisation programmes accelerate. Choosing the right supplier involves more than comparing catalogue specifications: factors including manufacturing origin, engineering support, gas type compatibility, and after-sales service all play a role in a decision that typically carries a long operational lifespan.
What to look for
A gas booster system should be matched to the specific pressure lift requirement (measured in mbar), volume throughput (m³/hr), and gas type of your installation. Simplex (single-unit), duplex (duty/standby), and triplex configurations serve different resilience requirements. Any competent supplier should be able to support specification and compliance before supply.
This editorial brings together five providers active in the UK market. The list is not exhaustive, and the appropriate choice for any given installation will depend on the specific engineering requirements involved. We recommend engaging directly with suppliers during the specification stage.
Five providers
1. Dunphy Combustion – UK manufacturer · Rochdale, Lancashire · Est. 1964
Dunphy Combustion is a Rochdale-based industrial combustion manufacturer established in 1964. The company produces gas booster systems for natural gas, biogas, and high-pressure applications, alongside its broader range of industrial burners and combustion equipment.
The gas booster range covers standard natural gas configurations with pressure lifts of up to 82 mbar and throughput of up to 1,300 m³/hr. Biogas variants use stainless steel construction to handle the corrosive compounds typical of those gas streams. Simplex, duplex, and triplex configurations are available, with bespoke options for non-standard requirements.
Dunphy holds a King’s Award for Enterprise Innovation (2025) for its multi-fuel, low-NOx burner technology, and exports to more than 60 countries. Buyers should contact Dunphy directly to discuss specifications and engineering support for their application.
Best for: Buyers specifying a gas booster as part of a wider combustion installation, or those requiring biogas or hydrogen-compatible configurations with UK manufacturing and full engineering support.
2. Secomak – UK manufacturer · Elstree, Hertfordshire · Est. 1930
Secomak is a British manufacturer based in Elstree, Hertfordshire, with a history stretching back to 1930. The company designs, develops, and manufactures its products in the UK across a broad portfolio that includes industrial fans, heaters, drying systems, and gas boosters. Its gas booster range, first developed in the 1960s in collaboration with British Gas, covers natural gas and biogas applications for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
The gas booster range includes simplex and duplex configurations, with the largest unit capable of a pressure lift of up to 110 mbar. Secomak played an active role in the development of BS 8487:2007 – the British Standard for gas boosters used in association with combustion equipment – and manufactures to that standard. The company’s engineering and sales teams are based together at its Elstree headquarters.
Buyers should contact Secomak directly to discuss product selection, specifications, and support for their specific application.
Best for: Buyers whose primary requirement is a natural gas or biogas booster for commercial or light industrial use, particularly where the booster is being sourced independently rather than as part of a larger combustion system.
3. Utile Engineering – UK manufacturer · Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire · Est. 1910
Utile Engineering is a British manufacturer established in 1910, based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. The company specialises in the manufacture of gas and air compressors, vacuum pumps, and gas boosters, with all manufacturing, fabrication, sales, and service divisions based in the UK. Its gas booster range covers natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, and synthetic gas applications, and the company has particular depth of experience in anaerobic digestion, water treatment, and industrial gas processing.
Utile supplies both single-stage boosters for low-pressure applications and multi-stage units for higher pressure lift requirements – commonly used to feed CHP engines, burners, or filtration and scrubbing systems. The company also offers turnkey packages including on-site installation and commissioning, and carries ATEX-compliant configurations for zoned area installations.
Buyers should contact Utile directly to discuss specifications, gas type compatibility, and engineering support for their application.
Best for: Buyers in anaerobic digestion, water treatment, or waste-to-energy sectors, or those requiring multi-stage configurations, ATEX-compliant units, or a full turnkey package including installation and commissioning.
4. Uniflare Group – UK manufacturer · Kenilworth, Warwickshire · Est. 2006
Uniflare Group is an independent UK manufacturer of biogas process equipment, based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains gas booster systems through its in-house design department and manufacturing facility, and supplies its UFGB range of gas booster units globally across a range of industries. Uniflare also works in partnership with Continental Industrie UK for booster units, giving access to additional factory design parameters for more complex specifications.
The UFGB range is designed to customer specifications and covers applications including landfill gas extraction, landfill gas power generation, AD plants, waste water treatment plants, CHP systems, and industrial burner and flare installations. Units are ATEX, DSEAR, IGEM/UP/2, and ICOP compliant. Uniflare offers turnkey solutions, a 24-hour service and maintenance programme, and booster hire for emergency situations. Equipment is operational in over 10 countries.
Buyers should contact Uniflare directly to discuss specifications, compliance requirements, and engineering support for their application.
Best for: Buyers in biogas, landfill gas, anaerobic digestion, or waste water treatment who require ATEX and DSEAR-compliant gas booster systems with turnkey installation and ongoing maintenance support.
5. Nu-Way – Combustion equipment manufacturer · Droitwich, Worcestershire · Est. 1948
Nu-Way is a UK combustion equipment manufacturer based in Droitwich, Worcestershire, and has been in operation since 1948. The company manufactures a range of oil, gas, and dual fuel burners from 15 kW to 18 MW, and supplies a gas booster range alongside its burner products. Nu-Way is part of the NIBE Industrier Group, giving it access to broader international engineering and supply chain resource.
For buyers specifying gas pressure management as part of a broader burner installation, Nu-Way’s combined product coverage means that equipment compatibility and technical support can be addressed through a single supplier. The company provides technical documentation, service support, and training courses from its Droitwich facility.
Buyers should contact Nu-Way directly to confirm current gas booster product availability, specifications, and technical support scope for their application.
Best for: Buyers already specifying Nu-Way burner equipment who want to source gas pressure management through the same supplier, or those seeking burner and booster compatibility from a single point of contact.
Gas pressure inconsistency is a persistent challenge across industrial combustion, biogas, and CHP applications. This guide examines five gas booster providers operating in the UK market in 2026 – covering what each offers, the applications they serve, and the factors that distinguish them.
A note on specification
Gas booster selection is an engineering decision, not a product comparison. The five providers above represent different points on the spectrum from specialist supplier to full-service combustion manufacturer, and each has merit depending on the nature of the installation involved.
Buyers sourcing for natural gas applications with relatively standard pressure requirements may find any of the above suppliers capable of meeting their needs. Buyers specifying for biogas, CHP, hydrogen-blend, or high-complexity combustion environments – or those wanting a UK-manufactured product with integrated engineering consultancy – will want to weight those criteria accordingly during the evaluation process.
This guide reflects publicly available information and does not constitute procurement advice. Readers should confirm specifications directly with each supplier before making any procurement decisions.
