Methane
Methane vs CO2 As Greenhouse Gases: Why 30x or 80x The Climate Impact?
Methane vs CO2: Greenhouse gases like methane and CO2 trap heat in our atmosphere. Everyone now recognises that methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, even more potent than CO2. So why do some say methane creates 30 times more warming than others who say 80 times? So, which is right? The answer is simply that […]
Is Biogas Renewable? Unveiling The Truth Behind Its Sustainability
Many people ask, is biogas renewable? It is mostly methane (a severe greenhouse gas) and when it is burned, it creates carbon dioxide (the gas we are told is the main culprit behind climate change!). So, isn’t the truth behind its sustainability that the whole idea of renewable biogas is pure greenwash? Read on to […]
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 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 […]
World Will Fail Climate Targets Unless Organic-Waste Methane is Cut Now – WBA Report Update
The world will fail to meet the promised Paris 2015 Accord climate targets unless action is taken now to reduce organic-waste methane emissions. Globally, all governments must act now to start cutting highly damaging methane emissions from the breakdown of organic waste, or they will be by default simply abandoning their pledges—this is our interpretation of […]
Anaerobic Digester Plant Explosions – Explosive Risk at Biogas Facilities
Any anaerobic digester plant explosion is one too many. Read on to discover a number of incidents that have shown the explosive potential of methane in AD plants can be unleashed when least expected. Nobody was hurt in the biogas digester plant explosions reported in the media in the UK until 2020. In December 2020, […]
Dairy Farm Methane Capture Could Help Solve Dairy Farming’s Greenhouse Gas Problem Once and for All
This article explains dairy farm methane capture, and it’s an important read because methane capture on dairy farms has the potential to end dairy farming’s contribution to climate change and warming gas emissions. Farmers worried that governments may soon move to limit dairy farming and meat production in order to combat climate change should read […]
COMAH Regulations for Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Plants
Read this article for an understanding of the UK “COMAH Regulations for Anaerobic Digestion” as they apply to Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Plants. The UK’s Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH)1 regulations are an important statutory instrument, overseeing all establishments that handle significant quantities of hazardous substances. With recent concerns expressed by the UK Health […]
Taming Methane Production: An Essential Step in Combating Climate Change
Methane production is a significant contributor to climate change, and it is essential to reduce its production to combat its effects. The idea that methane production needs to be tamed is fairly obvious. The anaerobic digestion industry is well aware that although methane production is done right it can be a major force in producing […]
