Digestate
Plan the Digestate Outlet Before You Accept the Feedstock: A Message to All Biogas Plant Operators
We say “Plan the Digestate Outlet Before You Accept the Feedstock”, because an anaerobic digestion plant can have a reliable digester, attractive feedstock contracts and a convincing gas-production forecast but still encounter serious operational problems if nobody has properly planned what happens to its digestate. Digestate is not a minor residue that can be considered […]
Borger’s FlowSep: Cutting the Fines That Damage Biogas Plants
Our sponsor Börger sent us this press release under the headline “‘Fines’ reduced at biogas plants by Börger’s FlowSep” – and yes, before anything else, it’s worth being upfront about the headline itself. It’s a deliberate play on words. In everyday English, “fine” tends to mean a financial penalty, and we suspect more than a […]
Digestate Disposal Costs and PFAS Contamination: What UK AD Operators Need to Know
Digestate disposal costs can determine whether an anaerobic digestion plant operates profitably or becomes burdened by an expensive liquid by-product. For many plants, particularly food-waste AD facilities, the problem is not producing digestate. The challenge is finding sufficient suitable land, storing the material until it can be used, transporting a predominantly liquid product and demonstrating […]
Digestate Transport & Storage Solutions Guide
Digestate is a nutrient-rich byproduct of anaerobic digestion that can replace synthetic fertilizers. Proper storage and transportation are crucial to benefit from its nutrients while complying with regulations. Understanding SSAFO regulations and ADRF documentation is key for seamless digestate management and transport solutions across the UK…
Can Digestate Fertilizer Save Farm Soil Nutrient Costs? Benefits, Uses & Advantages
Digestate, a nutrient-rich bio-fertilizer, can significantly reduce soil nutrient costs by replacing expensive synthetic fertilizers. Through anaerobic digestion, it delivers essential nutrients while enhancing soil health and crop yield. Discover its benefits, best practices for application, and how it can revolutionize sustainable farming practices…
Understanding the Impact of Ammonia Inhibitors on Anaerobic Digestion Efficiency
Ammonia inhibition poses a serious threat to anaerobic digestion, reducing efficiency and biogas production. By employing chemical inhibitors like metal ions and biochar, it’s possible to mitigate this toxicity. Selecting the right ammonia control strategy can significantly increase methane yields, enhancing renewable energy production…
Digestate Slurry Emissions and Acid Addition – AFBI Study
Recent research conducted at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Hillsborough, County Down, has revealed groundbreaking findings on reducing emissions from digestate slurry. They found that digestate emissions of ammonia are higher for digestate spreading than for traditional methods, and suggested a simple solution. This is not in itself a big concern, as the […]
16 Uses for Biogas Digestate Very Few AD Plant Owners Have Heard of
Biogas digestate it’s use, or disposal is often a vexed question for anaerobic digestion plant owners. Many consider their digestate (i. e. the solid and liquid AD Plant output) to be no more useful than for spreading on their fields. That may be a great use for it and will reduce chemical fertiliser bills. Some, such […]
Self Propelled Slurry Spreader Hire and Application Services UK
Discover how self-propelled slurry spreaders revolutionize organic fertiliser application in the UK. Offering precise control, reduced soil compaction, and a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilisers, these machines are a game-changer for biogas plant owners and farms seeking cost-effective, environmentally friendly solutions…
5 Advantages of Digestate Separation Using Borger Bioselect Digestate Separator Technology
In this article, we identify the five top Advantages of Digestate Separation using the Borger Bioselect digestate separation technology, available from manufacturer Börger GmbH Borken-Weseke, Germany. Scroll down to see the list of the top advantages! Liquid/ Solid Separators (also known as screw separators) are a widely used separation technique for digestate separation in biogas plants […]
Evaporation Techniques For Digestate And Sludge Management
Managing digestate and sludge is a major headache for biogas plant operators, but worry not! Let our article on Evaporation Techniques For Digestate And Sludge Management bring you up to date! These thick, sticky by-products from anaerobic digestion pile up fast and cost a fortune to transport. Evaporation techniques for biogas digestate involve using heat […]
Biochar from Food Waste Digestate: Turning Organic Waste into Profitable Carbon Capture
Biochar from Food Waste Digestate: Sustainable Enhanced Waste Management and Carbon Capture Can Bring Advances in the Circular Economy Recent advancements in biochar production demonstrate significant potential in addressing environmental and economic challenges associated with food waste (FW) management. A pioneering study published in March 2025 has evaluated the techno-economic viability and life-cycle impacts of […]
