Biogas Permit Requirements for Anaerobic Digestion and Digestate Management
Biogas permits are regulatory approvals required in England and Wales for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants to operate, ensuring environmental compliance. Similar instruments exist in the EU and US. Have you ever felt like a solid anaerobic digestion project started falling apart the moment you needed to get a biogas plant permit, and the environmental permitting […]
How Biogas Energy Security in Times of Rising Energy Costs Strengthens Local Economies and Combats Climate Change
Rising energy costs are squeezing families and businesses in ways that feel increasingly hard to manage – enter biogas energy security. Most communities still depend on fossil fuels that they cannot control the price of, and the environmental damage keeps mounting. Biogas energy security changes that picture. This renewable energy source turns organic waste into […]
Business Interruption Insurance For Anaerobic Digestion Plants: What You Need To Know
Business interruption (BI) insurance for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants protects against lost revenue and fixed costs resulting from operational downtime caused by incidents like fire, machinery breakdown, or grid failure. It is crucial for covering revenue gaps during repairs, with indemnity periods typically structured around income loss. Protecting your consistent revenue stream is the primary […]
Does Composting Produce Methane? Myths, Facts & Environmental Impact
Composting can release methane if managed improperly, but proper aerobic composting primarily produces carbon dioxide. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and reducing its emissions through correct composting is crucial. Learn how to minimize environmental impact through effective composting methods and make climate-friendly decisions with Moonshot Compost…
Why Reducing Landfill Methane Is the Fastest, Cheapest Way to Slow Climate Change
While billions flow to long-horizon solutions, reducing landfill methane emissions remains the fastest, cheapest way to slow global warming — acting within years, not decades. The world is focused on solar panels and EVs, but one of the most powerful near-term climate levers is decomposing quietly beneath our feet. If your priority was reducing warming as quickly and cheaply as possible, the science points to […]
Combined Heat and Power Advantages and Disadvantages
Combined Heat and Power (CHP), or cogeneration, offers high energy efficiency (often >80%) and up to 40% cost savings by generating electricity and capturing waste heat on-site. Key advantages include reduced CO2 emissions, improved energy security, and reduced reliance on the grid. Disadvantages include high initial capital costs, complex maintenance, and the need for simultaneous […]
Could Börger FlowSep Transform Food Waste Anaerobic Digestion Pretreatment?
The Hidden Cost of Grit and Inerts in AD Plants Removing sand, grit, glass, and other inert material has long been recognised as important in anaerobic digestion plant operation, but it is often still underestimated in practice. In many food waste anaerobic digestion facilities, especially, these unwanted materials enter with the incoming feedstock and then gradually accumulate inside the digester, pipework, and associated […]
Biogas Production from Sewage Sludge Methods & Techniques
Biogas production from sewage sludge uses anaerobic digestion to break down organic matter in wastewater solids (biosolids), creating a renewable, methane-rich gas. This process, accelerated by technologies like thermal hydrolysis and advanced anaerobic digestion, typically produces 350 m3 of biogas per ton of sludge, which can be used for electricity, heating, or vehicle fuel. Ideas […]
Food Waste To Animal Feed Vs Food Waste To Anaerobic Digestion: Which Is Best?
Using food waste, that’s still edible, to make animal feed is generally preferred for nutrient recovery and lower environmental impact, keeping materials in the food chain longer. Conversely, anaerobic digestion (AD) is superior for managing heavily contaminated or non-edible waste, converting it into renewable energy (biogas) and fertiliser. Both methods are far superior to landfills. […]
Best Liquid Digester Additives for Effective Biogas Yield Optimisation
Liquid digester additives enhance biogas yield by enriching anaerobic digestion with essential trace elements and enzymes. Products like MethaneMaxx™ boost methane production by addressing nutrient imbalances. Customization is crucial; the right additive depends on feedstock composition, digester type, and temperature to maximize efficiency and output…
How to Eliminate CO2 from Biogas? “Scrubbing” Explained
Here we explain how to Eliminate CO2 from Biogas, (or CO2 Scrubbing). Biogas can be upgraded to pipeline natural gas quality (biomethane) for use as a renewable natural gas, but as part of the upgrading process, it will be necessary to remove the carbon dioxide (CO2) from the biogas. This upgraded gas may also be […]
Best Insurance for Anaerobic Digestion Plant, Coverage & Options
Anaerobic digestion plant insurance provides coverage for biogas facilities, protecting against risks like equipment breakdown and revenue loss. Specialist insurers offer packages covering construction, operation, and environmental liability. The type of feedstock processed influences premiums and coverage options, making tailored insurance essential for AD operators…
