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Progress in Biogas VI The Call for Papers is still open until February 2nd. Our next major international biogas conference will take place from 2-4 September in Stuttgart Hohenheim, Germany. Want to know more about the conference and the Call for Papers? Then check out our website. https://lnkd.in/dEfSRxw The event is organised in cooperation with the Universität Hohenheim one of the leading biogas research organisations in Germany. We look forward to receiving abstracts on the following topics: -Small biogas plants (household plants + liquid manure plants) -Slurry- solid manure -Biowaste, fecal sludge and residues -Utilization of biogas (heating, cooking, biomethane, etc.) -Power to gas -Biogas as fuel -Substrate processing -Flexible biogas production -Climate protection contribution through biogas plant -Bioeconomy (fermentation products management, nutrient recycling, fiber production, biorefinery) -Biohydrogen (Bio-CCU and CCS) -Innovations and Start-ups #Biogas #International #Conference #Science #meets #Practice

I enjoyed at Danish Pyrolysis and Biochar Forum 2024 yesterday to see how the biochar innovation and development is thriving in Denmark. Fueled by the strong national focus on biochar emphasized by the political agreement which expects to intensivise biochar sequestration on farmland (#pyCCS ) with 1.3 billion€ and support the pyrolysis technology development. Participants included all biomass pyrolysis developers in Denmark, scientists, manufacturers, project developers, investors and others. We got updates from the very active pyrolysis developers in Denmark: - Stiesdal Skyclean already presented the first production and very positive product quality results from their recently commissioned full-scale AD digestate fed plant in Vrå. They work with DTU - Technical University of Denmark and Topsoe on ways to improve the pyrolysis oil value by blending with alcohols and various levels of catalytic upgrading. - Frichs Pyrolysis told about their new demonstration plant in Vrejlev, which is currently in its test phase. The co-produced pyrolysis gas undergoes extensive cleaning to be used for power production in a gas engine. - Dall Energy elaborated on their plans to repurpose the scaleable LT-CFB gasification concept to focus on biochar production - AquaGreen ApS, who focuses solely on moist sewage sludge as the feedstock, presented their HECLA system with its six reference plants (some under construction). They already reported huge international interest in their innovative system. - Organic Fuel Technology A/S who develops a microwave-based low-temperature pyrolysis technology for sewage sludge and AD digestate plans to scale up with a facility in Skive with capacity to treat 11.000 tpa wet sludge. We had presentations and organised discussions on current legislative barriers, valorisation/upgrading of side streams such as bio-oil and pyrolysis gas, various use cases for biochar etc. All in all an exciting and interesting day at the office. Many thanks to the organisers at Roskilde University, Clean, Energy Cluster Denmark and Food & Bio Cluster Denmark.

The bioeconomy continues to prove its value in sustainable innovation, with $47.3 million in funding approved for biomass research projects. These initiatives, ranging from agricultural waste valorization to novel seaweed utilization, demonstrate the breadth of opportunity in biomass applications. By reimagining waste streams as valuable resources, we're not only addressing environmental concerns but also creating new economic avenues. https://lnkd.in/e4ZvHC37 #Bioeconomy #BusinessInnovation #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

📣 New paper out! From #grass to lactic acid and #energy: evaluating pretreatment techniques for enhanced #biorefinery outputs You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/eDQayNzC Abstract: In alignment with the EU’s Circular Economy Framework, there has been a notable shift toward biorefineries as key facilities for converting biomass into commercially viable products. The abundant availability of grass represents a substantial yet underutilized resource for promoting a shift toward bioeconomy. This study aimed to improve the value chain of meadow grass by producing biogas, bio-based fertilizers, and lactic acid, and to determine the revenue potential from these products, addressing the critical challenge of optimizing biomass processing to maximize its value. Consequently, the grass samples were processed with three pretreatment techniques—milling, ensiling, and milling followed by ensiling—and then tested for their methane potential. Furthermore, the milled and ensiled grass was also subjected to an acid treatment followed by enzymatic hydrolysis, and the hydrolysate was assessed for lactic acid production using Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Pediococcus acidilactici. Our findings revealed that milled and ensiled fraction showcased an increase of 17% yielding 75 m3 CH4/tFM compared to untreated grass. Additionally, the hydrolysate derived from the milled and ensiled fraction stream achieves notable lactic acid production, reaching 240 kg LA/t FM using L. delbrueckii. Anaerobic digestion of ensiled grass can yield considerable benefits, with cost savings of 87 €/tFM for electricity and heat, and 19 €/tDM if used as a phosphorus-rich fertilizer. Alternatively, using this grass fraction for lactic acid production could generate 434 €/tFM in revenue. Further studies are required to assess the broader feasibility and implications of scaling up this approach.

***New publication alert*** Glad to announce that our article titled as "Characterization of the Hydrochar and Process Wastewater Recovered After Hydrothermal Pre-treatment of Diaper Waste" is now published in Waste and Biomass Valorization journal. This paper discusses the application of thermochemical conversion of diaper waste in order to obtain energy rich hydrochar. A shoutout to my research supervisor Prof. Anurag Garg for his support and guidance which contributed to this work. The link is as follows:

Europe Anaerobic Digestion Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Feedstock (Organic Waste, Sewage Sludge, Energy Crops, Others), By Application (Residential, Commercial, Industrial), By Process (Wet AD, Dry AD) and Geography (Europe {Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe}) – Global Economy Insights, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast Till 2032. Europe Anaerobic Digestion market size was valued at USD 59.16 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 63.77 billion in 2024 to USD 116.30 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.8 % in the forecast period (2024-2032). IMIR Market Research Pvt. Ltd. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/eUzNy-rr 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: BTS Biogas EnviTec Biogas AG Agrinz Technologies GmbH PlanET Biogastechnik GmbH Agraferm Technologies AG WELTEC BIOPOWER BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH Agrinz Technologies GmbH EnviTec Biogas AG Agraferm Technologies AG WELTEC BIOPOWER BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH BTS Biogas bioconstruct GmbH IES Biogas Air Liquide Clarke Energy. WELTEC BIOPOWER Schneider Electric EnviTec Biogas AG Northern Biogas Bioenergy Devco AAT Abwasser- und Abfalltechnik GmbH Viessmann Climate Solutions Agrinz Technologies GmbH Nature Energy ENGIE Energy Access (Africa) Capstone Green Energy Veolia SUEZ Voith Hydro Evoqua Water Technologies Paques Waterleau Econvert Water & Energy B.V. Global Water & Energy Aqana #anaerobicdigestion #biogas #biogasplant #wastemanagement #renewableenergy #renewablenaturalgas #wastetreatment #farming #bioenergy #greenenergy #recycling #s #h #organicwaste #sustainableenergy #engineering #biomethane #foodwaste #ukfarming #anaerobic #sciences #algae #algaebloom #algaesciences #circulareconomy #algal #laboratory #algaeextract #biogasupgrading #company

💡 Introducing the #BRT Popularization series! 🌍 BRT researchers are diligently working to increase the visibility of the success and potential of bioenergy sources across the globe. Their efforts to highlight the impact and importance of incorporating renewable energy technologies are creating change worldwide. 🌎 🌾 First up is Ph.D. student Hidayatul Fitri alongside Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík with a publication on the power of biomass agricultural residues in Indonesia! Where traditional farming and modern solutions merge, discover how biomass could revolutionize energy production, reduce pollution, and foster sustainable development. 🌐 Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4d5dFQ9 #BiogasResearchTeam #Biogas #Popularization #Indonesia #Sustainability 

Exciting News! 🌿🍅 I’m thrilled to announce that our latest research, “Life cycle assessment of tomato biomass residue anaerobic digestion preceded by ethanol-based organosolv and choline chloride-based deep eutectic solvent,” has just been published in Science of the Total Environment (STOTEN). In this study, we evaluate the environmental impacts of three different scenarios for agricultural waste management, focusing on tomato biomass residue. Curious to learn more? Dive into the details by reading the full paper: https://lnkd.in/e8xjEicu

The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) have released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to support research and development (R&D) projects in the conversion of #algae, such as #seaweed, seaweed blends and wet waste #feedstocks into #biofuels and #bioproducts. ✅Topic Area 1 aims to supporting R&D projects in the conversion of #seaweeds and waste #algae to low carbon bio fuels and bioproducts ✅Topic Area 2 focuses on supporting R&D projects in the conversion of algal biomass for low carbon agricultural bioproducts.   The FOA will meet both BETO’s strategic goals for #sustainableaviationfuel and other low carbon bioproducts, as well as FECM’s aims to use #CO2 emissions to convert #macroalgae and #microalgae into low carbon agricultural bioproducts, such as animal feed. The funding will also play a critical role in achieving the Biden-Harris administration’s decarbonization goal of an equitable, #cleanenergy future of net-zero emissions, economy-wide by 2050. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHHzFkME   🖥️ Are you interested in learning more about this joint FOA? Join us for an informational webinar next week on Wednesday, 4/17, to hear more about the FOA and the application process! https://lnkd.in/gPyisgVf #bioenergy

This is a great *first* step in driving much needed investment in bio methane. For those in the process of planning it will be a major incentive. Clinty Laboratories Ltd. and ALPS Ecoscience UK Ltd well placed to support any interested parties in determining #AD plant feasibility and business case optimisation through our bespoke pilot plant processes and lab analysis. This enables true understanding of the feedstock value and means to extract more gas from less, thereby significantly enhancing payback. Additionally we are well placed to support those considering the outlet for the digestate by sampling, separating and dewatering studies to understand the true nutrient balance #phosphorus #nitrogen