Dr Adrian Higson CChem MRSC’s Post

The European Biomethane Map 2024 reveals a 37% increase in biomethane capacity in the EU, reaching 6.4 billion cubic meters per year, with 81% of this capacity in EU countries. This growth helps avoid nearly 29 million tons of CO2 emissions annually, produces 830,000 tons of organic fertilizer, and provides renewable energy to 5 million households or fuels 145,000 bio-LNG vehicles. The number of biomethane plants increased by 32% to 1,548, with over 80% connected to the gas grid. France and Italy saw significant capacity increases, while Germany remains the top producer. The sector aligns with REPowerEU 2030 goals, with €25 billion secured for 950 new plants. Supportive policies and administrative simplifications are crucial for continued progress. #Biomethane #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EU #GreenEnergy #EnergySecurity #CO2Reduction #Biogas #OrganicFertilizer #REPowerEU #EnergyTransition #Europe #PrivateInvestment #GasInfrastructure #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalImpact #EBA #GIE #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency https://lnkd.in/dFBK3irn

As the renewable energy transition gathers pace and the realisation that 2030 is fast approaching sinks in, biomethane is emerging as a vital piece of the puzzle. In this study, we have investigated how the costs and carbon savings of injecting biomethane into the natural gas grid stack up for different degrees of centralisation of biomethane processing plants and the co-digestion of different types of agricultural feedstock for a case study in Griffith, Australia. The paper is open access, so please have a look. Hosseini T., Culley S.A.., Zecchin A., Maier H.R. and Ashman P.J. (2024) Impact of co-digestion and degree of centralization on the yield and viability of biomethane production: A case study in regional Australia, Energy Conversion and Management X, 22, 100585, DOI:10.1016/j.ecmx.2024.100585. https://lnkd.in/gSJuP28X Tara Hosseini, Sam Culley, Aaron Zecchin, Peter Ashman #renewable #netzero, #biomethane, #decarbonisation

Biomethane in the EU shows a 37% increase in capacity. This shows the direction to follow in Latin America According to Pierre Duvieusart, sponsor of GAS INFRASTRUCTURE EUROPE GIE) and member of the GIE board of directors, biomethane is today's green solution. Gas infrastructure operators celebrate this 37% increase and will continue to promote their development. "The synergies of natural gas and biomethane are invaluable on a technical, economic and political level. This makes this renewable gas suitable for current gas infrastructure and for our customers. With supportive policies and collective efforts, we can help sectors decarbonize quickly and cost-effectively, while avoiding stranded assets.” This shows an invaluable opportunity to develop biogas in Latam, which has broad potential in agriculture. Source: European Biogas Association Contact: Anastasiya Agapova – European Biogas Association Technical and Projects Officer https://lnkd.in/dVUa4k34

On Saturday 21 September, it was Zero Emissions Day, but we work every day to make the world a little less emission-heavy. As Germany’s largest biogas producer, we contribute daily to environmental protection – primarily through the production and operation of plants for green electricity, heat, and, most importantly, #BioCNG and #BioLNG . Biomethane is CO₂-neutral because it is produced from organic waste and renewable resources. Additionally, by digesting materials such as manure, we prevent the release of greenhouse gases that would otherwise be emitted when spread directly on fields. The use of biomethane as a fuel significantly reduces #CO2 emissions in the transport sector. Compared to fossil fuels, biomethane also produces far fewer pollutants like particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and sulfur dioxide (SO₂). This leads to better air quality and reduces health risks, especially in urban areas. Join us in giving our planet the much-needed break from harmful emissions, every day! Our top 3 emissions savers: 🏆 1st place: Our bioenergy park in Güstrow produces around 9,600 tons of Bio-LNG for heavy-duty transport annually. This equates to green fuel for more than 50,000,000 truck kilometers per year. On top it produces 15,000 t #LCO2 per year https://brnw.ch/21wN2ho 🏆 2nd place: Our innovative EnviThan biogas upgrading technology sets global standards. We have built and commissioned EnviThan upgrading plants with a total capacity of over 34,000 Nm³/h of biomethane. 🏆 3rd place: With 87 plants under our management in Europe and 80 in Germany, we are Germany’s largest biogas producer. Our green energy solutions excel in the electricity, heat and transport sectors. #zeroemissionsday #biogas #adplant #gasupgrading #biomethane #drivebiogas #envithan #rng #biolco2 #fossilfree #greenfuels #greengas #gas #renewable #REPowerEU

Are you a farmer seeking solutions to manage organic waste while increasing income? Consider biomethanization, an efficient method for harnessing the energy potential of organic materials and farm waste to produce an energy source that can be transformed into renewable natural gas (RNG), also known as biomethane. RNG replaces traditional fuels. 5 reasons why farmers should consider biomethanization. Continue reading here https://lnkd.in/dH7c48tg #IvysAdsorption #ExpoChamps #RNG #biogas

This week in AD Biogas RNG. Nov 4. The industry starts to peek up from the foxhole to look out beyond the 12/31/2024 deadline to Safe Harbor the ITC and see what the horizon looks like. There's both plenty of hope and cause for concern: Cause for Hope: There are new satellite methane detection tools such as MethaneSAT (www.https://www.methanesat.org) that can pinpoint massive methane emitters like large landfills. Check that software out and zoom in on the New Jersey landfills they found emitting huge quantities of methane. Corporate buyers looking to decarbonize are seeing AD RNG as superior to landfill gas. A hat tip to AstraZeneca for their purchase of the digester gas from the Vanguard project at the Oakmulgee Dairy Farm project where food waste is diverted from landfill and sent to AD. AD is a far superior methane story vs landfill gas. Cause for Concern: Digester projects still frequently have to compete vs landfilling despite the superior environmental benefits of AD. Without the benefits of the ITC returns on digester projects are increasingly thinner and thinner. I note a recent food waste AD project showing a high single digit IRRs assuming mid 40's tip fee and high teens on the RNG offtake. The voluntary RNG market now seems well positioned to carry the industry through 2025 and beyond. Vendor standardization of AD Biogas projects will help reduce capex in the future. There's no need to reinvent the wheel on every project and start the design from scratch. Let's start to look at standardized approaches! I can't wait to see if we get the ITC extended or not. #rng #biogas #anaerobicdigestion

Torrefaction offers several advantages over raw biomass, including: Increased Energy Density: Torrefied Charcol has a higher energy content per unit mass compared to raw biomass, making it more efficient for transportation, storage, and utilization. Enhanced Combustion Properties: Torrefaction improves the grindability and combustion characteristics of Charcol, resulting in more stable and efficient combustion processes with reduced emissions.   Improved Handling and Storage: Torrefied Charcol has lower moisture content and is less prone to biological degradation, making it easier to handle, store, and transport over long distances.   Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure: Torrefied Charcol can be co-fired with coal or used as a standalone fuel in existing power plants and industrial boilers without significant modifications to equipment or infrastructure.   Environmental Benefits: Utilizing torrefied Charcol as a renewable energy source can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate air pollution, and promote sustainable resource management. Image below : our operational Warangal, Telangana Plant To know more, visit : www.keystonegreentech.com info@keystonegreentech.com #Torrefaction #RestoringTheBalance #Environment #EnviromentallyFriendly #Environmentalist #Conservation #UnitedNations #Transformation #Reduce #Reuse #Recycle #BioMining #GreenCoal

🌍 Tackling CO2 Emissions with Innovation! 🌿 In Europe, solid biomass combustion alone produces 437 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Add to that 70 million tonnes from biogas upgrading, combustion, and bioethanol fermentation processes, and the total reaches a staggering 507 million tonnes of CO2 per year—almost seven times the current industrial demand for CO2. Addressing this challenge is crucial. That's where the 3.9 Million Euros COSEC Project (Biogenic CO2 capture into Sustainable Energy Carriers), funded by the EU's Horizon program, comes into play. This project, coordinated by CyanoCapture and supported by 13 partners, focuses on converting captured CO2 into carbon-negative energy carriers. A key emphasis is placed on photosynthetically transforming biogenic CO2 into energy-rich biomass, with methods being validated at a pilot scale. At QUBE Renewables Ltd Renewables, we are proud to be part of this ground-breaking initiative. Our bespoke, modular pilot plant will play a vital role in validating the project's findings. I’m personally involved in coordinating the pilot-scale demonstration, focused on biogas production from algae biomass generated by CO2 capture, while ensuring data integrity with Zebra EM throughout the process. The seahorse in the background is an excellent piece of art by Bordalo II, a famous Portuguese artist known for using waste and recycled trash in his art. #CO2Capture #SustainableEnergy #BioEnergy #HorizonEurope #COSECProject QUBE Renewables Ltd #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy #CarbonNegative Zebra EM Blue Planet Environmental Solutions #EUFunding

Necessity of Bioelectricity Generation from Slaughterhouse Industry Waste and Wastewater Using Anaerobic Digestion Reactors - Part - 2 Biogas to Bioelectricity Conversion The conversion of biogas into bioelectricity is done via combined heat and power (CHP) systems, where the methane in biogas is combusted to generate electricity and useful heat. This bioelectricity can meet a substantial portion of the energy demands of the slaughterhouse industry itself. The estimated potential for bioelectricity generation from SHW globally is around 62,808 × 10⁶ kWh/year, which can account for approximately 27% of Iran’s total electricity needs. Environmental and Economic Benefits Generating bioelectricity from SHW addresses multiple environmental issues: 1. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: By capturing methane, which is 28 times more potent than CO₂ as a greenhouse gas, the global slaughterhouse industry could reduce CO₂-equivalent emissions by approximately 4,096 × 10³ tonnes/year. 2. Waste management: Anaerobic digestion offers an environmentally friendly method for processing large volumes of hazardous slaughterhouse waste. 3. Energy independence: Slaughterhouses can become self-sufficient in energy by utilizing their own waste streams, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing operational costs. In addition to these advantages, filtered biogas (biomethane) can also be used as a transportation fuel or injected into natural gas grids, further expanding the utility of slaughterhouse waste. The review highlights the significant potential of anaerobic digestion reactors in the slaughterhouse industry to generate bioelectricity from waste streams. This approach not only provides a renewable energy source but also solves critical waste management issues. Given the estimated bioelectricity output from SHW, policy makers and industry stakeholders should consider adopting and scaling this technology. Countries heavily reliant on fossil fuels, such as Iran and the USA, can benefit significantly from integrating SHW-to-bioelectricity into their energy portfolios. The findings of this review strongly support the notion that slaughterhouse industries can play a crucial role in the circular economy by converting waste into energy, contributing to global renewable energy goals, and reducing the environmental impact of industrial waste. #Bioelectricity #RenewableEnergy #SustainableEnergy #AnaerobicDigestion #Biogas #WasteToEnergy #CircularEconomy #GreenEnergy #EnvironmentalSustainability #WasteManagement #EnergyIndependence #GHGReduction #CleanEnergy #IndustrialWaste #SlaughterhouseWaste #Biomethane #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction

Transforming organic waste and/or manure into renewable energy exemplifies sustainability and efficiency — which can be achieved with a biogas plant. A biogas facility not only contributes to energy production and waste management but also produces valuable byproducts. ↓ Our turnkey anaerobic digestion plants can be supplied with in-house biogas upgrading, bio-LNG, bio-CNG, and CO2 liquefaction technology. Resulting in the efficient production of biomethane, bioCO2, bioLNG/CNG, and biofertilizers. 🌱 Turnkey projects aside, HoSt can also arrange a project scope consisting solely of engineering and key components. And with our 'repowering' service, we improve the productivity and long-term viability of existing biogas plants with technological advancements. We ensure year-round reliability through our comprehensive service contracts. Stay tuned for detailed information or learn more now → https://lnkd.in/e7ZxVxm4 #biogas #wastetoenergy #anaerobicdigestion