BIOMETHAVERSE: The first newsletter of the project

04/05/2023
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Discover the latest news in the biomethane, biogas, and renewable energy sectors. Download the First International Newsletter of the BIOMETHAVERSE project.

BIOMETHAVERSE (Демонстрація та поєднання виробничих інновацій у всесвіті біометану)

BIOMETHAVERSE (Demonstrating and Connecting Production Innovations in the Biomethane Universe) sets out to diversify the technology basis for biomethane production in Europe, increase its cost-effectiveness and contribute to the uptake of biomethane technologies. To this aim, 5 innovative biomethane production pathways will be demonstrated in five European countries: France, Greece, Italy, Sweden and Ukraine.

Ukraine is one of the project’s strategic partners and a demonstration site. The importance of replacing natural gas and production of renewable gases, primarily biomethane, increased with the russian invasion of Ukraine. As a result, on February 2, 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Kyiv between the European Union and Ukraine on strategic partnership regarding biomethane, hydrogen and other synthetic gases. This partnership should focus on the green transition and decarbonisation of energy sectors. In particular, it should facilitate the production, trade, transportation, storage and use of biomethane.

The project involves the company MHP Eco Energy, on the basis of which research will be conducted, as well as the team of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine, whose experts will accompany the project. The biogas plant of MHP Eco Energy has an installed electrical capacity of 12 MW, produces biogas from 330 t/d of chicken manure and other agricultural waste, producing 85,000,000 kWh of electricity per year. Today, the demonstration site has already started its work.

The newsletter contains information about the project activities and ideas of the BIOMETHAVERSE research group, as well as news of the project itself, and is also available in two languages: Ukrainian and English.

Also, read about the new study on the monetary value of the biomethane`s system-wide benefits in the new report by the European Biogas Association (EBA). It should be noted that it significantly exceeds current production costs. The document states that by 2030, the total system benefit from biomethane production in the EU-27 plus the UK could range from €38-78 billion per year, and increase to €133-283 billion by 2050. Currently, biomethane producers are primarily rewarded for their contribution to achieving renewable energy targets through support or market mechanisms. Read more at the link in the newsletter.

Additionally, learn about the European Biomethane Week, which will take place for the first time this year from October 24 to 26 in Brussels. The event will occur as part of the European Biogas Conference, the leading event of the European Biogas Association. The organizers aim to support industrial partnerships in biomethane and analyze opportunities to engage, gain insight and explore the most relevant topics for the biogas industry. The link to the event details is also included in the newsletter.