Biogas Plants

Biogas plants convert organic matter into gas, which is then used to generate energy. Thus, it is a renewable energy source, like solar and wind energy.

Particularly in countries, where gas prices are high, dangerous transportation via over-land gas pipelines is required, or a high dependency on imports exist the production of biogas makes sense.

Biogas plants work best when a reliable, stable input of organic matter is granted and available.

Manure, crops, plant material, sewage, or organic waste material are fermented with anaerobic bacteria to enerate methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), small amounts of hydrogen suphide, moisture and siloxanes.

The gases can be converted into energy or heat, compressed to CNG, thus driving cars or trains.

It can also be cleaned to meet natural gas standards, where it becomes bio methane.

While Germany and the UK are leading countries in regards to biogas technology, Eastern European countries, which depend largely on gas supplies from Russia also catch up on biogas plants.

Particularly high gas prices and EU requirements in regards to renewable energy targets for countries, such as Poland, make an investment in such plants highly profitable.