Severn Wye Energy Agency
Key Points
Expanding the deployment of AD technology
Promoting best practice to maximise gas yields
Developing new markets for biomethane for grid injection and vehicle fuel
UK training brochures published (Jan 2012)
Background
Bio-methane Regions is a three year project, supported by Intelligent Energy Europe, which seeks to promote anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas upgrading technology, along with market development of the resulting biomethane for grid injection and vehicle usage. Severn Wye is coordinating the project across 15 European partners in 11 countries.
Bio-methane Regions seeks to stimulate the market in ways that are appropriate to the current state of development of AD, biogas and bio-methane in the regions concerned. Analysing the reasons for take-off in some countries, best practice examples from wherever they exist, the barriers to development and the market conditions across the EU will give insights into the requirements to facilitate new developments. Armed with this information, each region will develop an action plan and strategy for moving forward.
>> The full project website is live at www.bio-methaneregions.eu
Publications
Biomethane Developer BrochureSept 2012 - This introductory section discusses the circumstances where biomethane production may be appropriate, for an England and Wales market, and includes detailed plant case studies from Europe. Download it now (3.1MB PDF): >> Developer brochure Introductory BrochureWe are pleased to announce that the UK non-technical introductory brochure is now available for download. It covers anaerobic digestion, biogas and bio-methane. This brochure is aimed at everyone who needs to know about the key aspects of these vital technologies. Download it now (3.5MB PDF): >> English version >> Welsh (Cymraeg) version NewslettersYou can also download previous editions of the UK newsletter here:
Framework ReportCountry Specific Conditions and Barriers to Implementation for Anaerobic Digestion Plants in England and Wales. Download it now (3.5MB PDF): >> FULL version |
Monitoring ReportOctober 2012 - the summary plant monitoring report for Autumn 2012 is now available,
listing summary and operational plant data for SW England and Wales.
Training SlidesWe also have the summary and full slides from our "Train the Trainer" sessions held in Wales (May 2011) and Denmark (Nov 2011), offering highlights from all of the very interesting talks delivered there. You can download the Denmark summary slides (5.0 Mb PDF) or a ZIP file bundle with the Denmark full slides (17.2 Mb compressed folder). From the previous session, we have the Wales summary slides (2.3 Mb PDF) or a ZIP file bundle with the Wales full slides (27.6 Mb compressed folder). Advisory GroupMinutes of meetings of the UK Advisory Group are available below:
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Bio-methane Calculator - NEW!
JUNE 2012 - The Bio-methane Calculator is now available as a download from our Austrian partner. The Bio-methane Calculator helps you to assess the technological and economic aspects of upgrading raw biogas to produce biomethane. It supports several technology options, includng gas permeation (3 different plant configurations), pressurised water scrubbing, pressure swing adsorption and atmospheric amine scrubbing. CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD:
Project Aims
It is intended to facilitate new AD plants and bio-methane production through the provision of independent advice to potential developers, regulators, politicians and potentially affected persons. The objective is to establish AD, bio-methane to gas grid and bio-methane as a transport fuel as viable and attractive options to investors, individuals, waste and energy companies/utilities and governments.
Through an examination of case studies of existing plants, the visiting of existing high efficiency operations and the adoption of the most appropriate technology to each circumstance, best practice and solutions in new AD plants will be encouraged. By facilitating the removal of barriers to the implementation of bio-methane options the technology can fulfil its potential.
The project seeks to bring un-tapped bio-resources onto the energy market by encouraging "biogas injection into gas grids or use as transport fuel".
Activities
The project runs through to April 2014, and an Advisory Committee is overseeing its implementation in the chosen UK region, which covers SW England and Wales. Severn Wye will work in association with others that have an interest in any aspect of the technology and this will include potential developers, farmers, waste producers and managers (including local authorities), waste regulators, universities and financial institutions.
Supplier Database - Register Now!
Identifying organisations in the market that could provide relevant advice, products or services is just one aspect of the project. The Suppliers Database aims to play a very important role in ensuring that those wishing to develop new AD facilities, or maintain or upgrade existing facilities, can locate suppliers to meet their requirements quickly and easily.
We would therefore like to invite you to register your organisation FREE of charge. It is also FREE for users to search the database. The procedure takes just 5 minutes and you are able to edit your profile at any time. Registration is on-line at www.walesadcentre.org.uk
The Wales Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion is part funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the University of Glamorgan.
The sole responsibility for the content of this document lies with the authors. It does not represent the opinion of the European Communities. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
Coordinator
Andy Bull - Head of Innovation
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Project Partners
The Bio-methane Regions project consortium comprises 15 partners from 11 European countries:
Severn Wye Energy Agency - Project Co-ordinator - UK
WFG Schwäbisch Hall - Promotion Partner - Germany
Technical University of Vienna - Research Partner - Austria
Rhonalpenergie-Environment (RAEE) - Promotion Partner - France
Landesenergieverein Steiermark - Promotion Partner - Austria
Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Promotion Partner - Belgium
University of Glamorgan / Prifysgol Morgannwg - Research Partner - UK
Regione Abruzzo - Promotion Partner - Italy
Agricultural Institute of Slovenia - Promotion Partner - Slovenia
Enegikontor Sydost - Promotion Partner - Sweden
Knowledge Centre for Agriculture - Promotion Partner - Denmark
Energetski Institut Hrvoje Pozar - Promotion Partner - Croatia
Hungarian Institute of Agricultural Engineering - Promotion Partner - Hungary
FEDARENE - Dissemination Partner - Belgium
AILE (Brittany & Pays de la Loire) - Promotion Partner - France