Gerardo Manhard, our COO & Director visited a Biogas Upgrading Plant in Italy. In his words:
Turning Waste into Clean Energy: Visit to a Biogas Upgrading Plant in Italy
Hello everyone!
I am very pleased to share that I recently visited a biogas to biomethane upgrading plant in Brescia, Italy. I would like to take this opportunity to briefly explain what an upgrading plant is, the advantages it has, and to share that we hope to have the first project completed in Argentina soon.
What is a Biogas Upgrading Plant?
A biogas upgrading plant is a facility that purifies biogas to convert it into biomethane. Biogas, produced from the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste, contains a mixture of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), along with other gases in smaller quantities. The upgrading process removes CO2 and other impurities, resulting in high-purity biomethane, which can be used in a similar way to conventional natural gas.
Advantages of Biogas to Biomethane Upgrading:
- Renewable Energy: Biomethane is a renewable and sustainable energy source, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Versatility: It can be used in the natural gas network, as a vehicle fuel (biofuel) or for electricity and heat generation.
- Circular Economy: It takes advantage of organic waste, transforming it into useful energy, which reduces the amount of waste and promotes the circular economy.
- Reduction of Dependency: It reduces the dependency on imported fossil fuels, strengthening energy security.
Next Steps in Argentina
We are working hard to implement the first biogas to biomethane upgrading project in Argentina. This project will not only mark a milestone in the adoption of renewable energy in the country, but will also open new opportunities for sustainable waste management and clean energy production.
