Biogas
Is Biogas Sustainable? Benefits, Limitations and Its Role in Renewable Energy
Biogas can be one of the most useful forms of renewable energy because it does something that wind turbines and solar panels cannot do: it can produce renewable energy while treating organic wastes that society must deal with anyway. Food waste, manure, sewage sludge, agricultural residues and other biodegradable materials naturally decompose. When that decomposition […]
Does Every Biogas Plant Need H₂S Removal? Biogas Desulfurization Explained
Biogas systems face corrosion threats from hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), drastically cutting equipment life. With removal efficiencies over 99%, methods like iron oxide media, chemical scrubbing, and biological techniques combat this issue. Choosing the right system depends on multiple factors, ensuring sustained efficiency while minimizing costs…
What is Methane Stripping of Landfill Leachate?
Methane Stripping of Landfill Leachate refers to the removal of dissolved methane from landfill leachate before it is directly pumped into a public sewer. If the methane dissolved in leachate were allowed to enter the sewers, it may be present in sufficient concentrations to cause an explosion and/or asphyxiation risk within the sewer into which […]
Anaerobic Digestion Process Steps: The 4 Stages Explained
Anaerobic digestion takes place through four closely connected biological process steps: hydrolysis, acidogenesis, acetogenesis and methanogenesis. Together, these microbial stages convert complex organic material into biogas—principally methane and carbon dioxide—and digestate. New to the subject? Start with our complete introduction to anaerobic digestion. This article concentrates specifically on the biochemical process steps, the compounds produced at each stage […]
Starch Wastewater Treatment Processes Guide: Anaerobic Digestion & Alternatives
Starch wastewater is a high-organic-load effluent from starch production. Anaerobic digestion emerges as a top solution, achieving high COD removal while generating biogas. Advanced reactors handle massive volumes, but a combination of treatments tailored to specific criteria is key for effective management…
Good Neighbours or Unwelcome Guests? How UK and US Communities View Biogas Plants Differently
A landmark new survey published this week by the American Biogas Council (ABC) paints a remarkably positive picture of how Americans feel about living near biogas facilities. But cross the Atlantic to the UK, and a very different story emerges from planning committee rooms, parish council meetings and online petition campaigns. The contrast between US […]
Biogas To Hydrogen: A Cheaper Option For Hydrogen Production?
The problem is real. Traditional hydrogen production methods cost far too much. They drain budgets and slow down progress towards net-zero goals. Here is where things get interesting for anyone in the anaerobic digestion and biogas industry. The International Energy Agency estimates that global biogas resources could fulfil up to 20 per cent of gas […]
Biogas and Biomethane in France: Market Growth, Policy and 2030 Outlook
Biogas and biomethane production in France has moved from an emerging renewable-energy opportunity to a substantial national industry. France now operates one of Europe’s largest fleets of biomethane-to-grid plants, supported by agricultural feedstocks, municipal and industrial organic wastes, established gas infrastructure and government-backed market mechanisms. When we last reviewed the French market in 2022, we […]
Compressed Biogas in Africa: Could Cylinder-Based Anaerobic Digestion Unlock a Clean Cooking Revolution?
The potential for a massive increase in anaerobic digestion in Africa is no longer just a theoretical opportunity. It is becoming a practical energy, health and waste-management proposition — especially where new biogas cylinder compression technologies make it possible to distribute clean cooking fuel beyond the immediate site of a biogas plant. Recent meetings between […]
LPG Alternatives for Cooking – Including Biogas and Biomethane
Explore the best alternatives to LPG gas for cooking, such as biogas, biomethane, and electric induction. With global LPG prices rising, discover how tailored energy solutions can transform your kitchen into an eco-friendly space that fits your budget and lifestyle…
Digester Mixing System Increases Biogas Production by Over 40% – Case Study
A digester mixing system is a critical mechanism in wastewater treatment and anaerobic digestion. It homogenises sludge, prevents solids from settling, and regulates temperature to ensure microbes break down organic matter efficiently. The more biogas output that can be achieved from any Digester Mixing System at anaerobic digestion plants, the better. That’s especially important these […]
Alternatives to Natural Gas – Listed with Pros and Cons for Each
Explore alternatives to natural gas like electrification, biogas, green hydrogen, and geothermal energy. Each option offers unique benefits and drawbacks in sustainability and cost. Transitioning away from finite fossil fuels is essential as we aim for net-zero targets, with options from Inspire Clean Energy to assist…
