Biogas
Cost of Anaerobic Digestion in the UK: WRAP Annual Gate Fees Report Published
The cost of anaerobic digestion in the UK is reported for those seeking to operate their own biogas plants as below: Annual WRAP Gate Fees Report Another indicator of the degree of supply and demand in the market for anaerobic digestion for those that don’t have their own digester and wish to dispose of waste […]
The 5 Most Critical Factors in the Design of Every Biogas Plant – Xergi Biogas
In this article Xergi Biogas (now Nature Energy) identifies the 5 most critical factors in the design of every Biogas Plant. The highly experienced and well-respected Danish and UK based Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Plant design and build contractor Xergi, has provided useful information on their website about achieving the efficient design of every AD Plant. […]
How to Reduce Methane Emissions – Using Agricultural and Waste Biogas
The question of how to reduce methane emissions is an important one. It is not fully appreciated that the science shows that the ONLY way to meet global temperature rise targets is to drastically reduce methane emissions now. This can be done by using tried and tested agricultural and waste sector biogas technology. No new […]
Improving Biogas Plant Efficiency – Why Ferrous Chloride Dosing Not Ferric Chloride is Best
Seeking to improve biogas plant efficiency and understanding why Ferrous Chloride, Not Ferric Chloride, is the best of the two as a dosing additive within a balanced biogas output-raising product. During a recent exhibition stand enquiry I was making, an expert from Lukeneder helped me understand this point. She explained the differences between Ferrous Chloride […]
Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure in the US
The anaerobic digestion of dairy manure in the US is on a rising growth curve. Increased demand to lessen the environmental impact of fossil fuels has sparked significant interest in renewable fuels like biogas. Indeed, several US policy recommendations and rules in the areas of energy, the environment, and agriculture have been developed in the […]
Biomethane Versus Natural Gas – Demand Grows for Renewable Biogas
I was recently asked to comment on the use of “biomethane” vs “natural gas”, almost as if the two were in competition with each other. This, at one and the same time, both surprised me and impressed me. The available quantity of supply of biomethane (renewable natural gas) is very small compared with natural gas […]
Biogas in Estonia – Gas Network Operator AS Eesti Gaas Awards Work to Envitech Biogas
Biogas in Estonia is moving forward. German company Envitec Biogas has entered the Estonian market with orders for three biogas upgrading plants, in not much over 12 months. The company marked its debut into the country with a double order for its Envithan gas upgrading facilities. Both units will be extensions to existing biogas facilities. […]
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 to a public sewer. If the methane dissolved in leachate was 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 […]
Biomethane Potential Test Laboratory Procedures and Services
Appointing a Biomethane Potential Test Laboratory for any proposed biogas plant feedstock is an important early step in an anaerobic digestion plant project. In this article, we discuss the biomethane potential (BMP) test, which is a biological test to evaluate the potential methane/biogas volume generated from a feedstock. The biogas produced using the standard biogas test […]
How Biogas Can Be A Replacement for Fossil Fuels in Sub-Saharan Africa
Biogas can have a central role in the replacement of fossil fuels in Sub-Saharan Africa and in providing affordable and clean energy as identified in the 2030 UN SDG 7. Uniquely, biogas has a role in: Environmental Security: being a cleaner fuel by far than the burning of fossil fuel so air pollution is reduced […]