Biogas Generation and Reuse / Biogas for Energy Purposes

Biogas is a very valuable byproduct of the anaerobic biological process thanks to its methane gas content (CH4) which creates a source of energy (1 Nm3 CH4, -> +/- 10 kWh).

Normally, it is captured as the main source or as an alternative source in the cogeneration of electrical energy (boiler + turbo generator, motor + generator, etc.) or as a thermal source (steam production, product drying, etc.).

BIOTECS designs, supplies and installs systems for the generation and reuse of biogas using equipment from technology partners and third-party companies specialised in the main types of equipment used in these systems (humidity reduction, safety systems, electrical control panels, modification of burners, etc).

The capture and reuse of biogas can give you a free, clean and infinitely renewable energy source which takes the place of fossil fuels in providing heat or power. For factories, which produce medium to high levels of organic loads, this can be an attractive solution from a financial, as well as a technical point of view in addition to the positive reduction of the environmental impact.

However, the economic viability of this option depends largely on the daily organic load produced, the specification and reliability of the technology and equipment used for the production of biogas and for the cogeneration and distribution of energy, as well as current energy charges and the availability of government incentives or subsidies.

The most widely known applications for the reuse of biogas is for alcohol distilleries and beverage manufacturing (especially breweries), as well as producers of starch and biodiesel, slaughterhouses, freezer plants, landfill leachate units and others.