{"id":17785,"date":"2025-05-23T12:36:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uabio.org\/?p=17785"},"modified":"2025-06-03T12:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:56:15","slug":"biometan-na-eksport-ukrayina-vidkryvaye-novu-storinku-v-energetytsi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uabio.org\/en\/news\/17785\/","title":{"rendered":"Export of biomethane \u2014 a new page in the Ukrainian energy sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>In 2025, Ukraine took a crucial step in its energy integration with the EU by starting to export biomethane to European countries. This is not only a technological achievement, but also a political and economic milestone that demonstrates: Ukraine is capable of generating clean energy in accordance with European standards.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, <strong>there are four biomethane plants in Ukraine<\/strong>, three of which are already exporting biomethane. <strong>Three of the four projects were implemented with the participation of Ukrainian engineering company and UABIO member <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pro-energy.com.ua\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pro-energy.com.ua\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pro-Energy<\/strong>.<\/a> The company accompanied customers at every stage &#8211; from the idea to the full launch of the projects: development of technical solutions, project design, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and subsequent maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uabio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u0423\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0430 \u0456\u043d\u0436\u0438\u043d\u0456\u0440\u0438\u043d\u0433\u043e\u0432\u0430 \u043a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0456\u044f \u0442\u0430 \u0447\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0430 UABIO Pro-Energy \u2014 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0454\u043a\u0442\u0430\u043d\u0442 \u0431\u0456\u043e\u0433\u0430\u0437\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0445 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0454\u043a\u0442\u0456\u0432 \u0432 \u0423\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0456.\" class=\"wp-image-17786\" style=\"width:860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uabio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uabio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-1-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy for export: what has been done so far<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Among <a href=\"https:\/\/pro-energy.com.ua\/biogas-producer-from-agricultural-raw-materials\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pro-energy.com.ua\/biogas-producer-from-agricultural-raw-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the implemented projects<\/a> that prove the agricultural sector&#8217;s readiness for biomethane production is a biomethane plant based on the existing biogas complex of one of the Ukrainian agricultural holdings. The plant was put into operation in January 2025, despite challenges related to the seasonality of work and the continuity of existing production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Place of implementation: <\/strong>Ukraine (agricultural holding, exact location not specified).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of feedstock: <\/strong>agricultural waste, mainly poultry waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biogas capacity: <\/strong>2500 Nm\u00b3\/hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capacity of the biomethane plant: <\/strong>12.8 million Nm\u00b3\/year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementation period: <\/strong>11 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project partners: <\/strong>Bright Renewables (Netherlands).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General contractor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pro-energy.com.ua\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pro-energy.com.ua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pro-Energy<\/strong><\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/pro-energy.com.ua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/uabio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0423\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0430 \u0456\u043d\u0436\u0438\u043d\u0456\u0440\u0438\u043d\u0433\u043e\u0432\u0430 \u043a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0456\u044f \u0442\u0430 \u0447\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0430 UABIO Pro-Energy \u2014 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0454\u043a\u0442\u0430\u043d\u0442 \u0431\u0456\u043e\u0433\u0430\u0437\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0445 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0454\u043a\u0442\u0456\u0432 \u0432 \u0423\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0456.\" class=\"wp-image-17833\" style=\"width:860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uabio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/uabio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The solution provides the company with flexibility in choosing the direction of energy generation &#8211; electricity or biomethane &#8211; in accordance with market conditions. The high technical performance and short implementation time made this case a model of effective integration of biomethane into the Ukrainian energy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membrane or amine? The technological choice that matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the market growth, there is also a debate about the choice of biogas to biomethane technologies. Today, there are two main upgrading technologies: <strong>membrane<\/strong> and <strong>amine <\/strong>(based on amine scrubbers). The latter is often presented as a more efficient alternative. But is this justified in practice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro-Energy implements <strong>membrane technology <\/strong>for biogas purification. It has <strong>systemic advantages<\/strong> that make it the best solution not only in theory but also in practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Indicator<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Membrane<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amine scrubber<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CH\u2084 recovery<\/td><td><strong>99,5%<\/strong><\/td><td>99,9%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Energy consumption<\/td><td><strong>Medium<\/strong><\/td><td>High (heat)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The necessity of chemicals<\/td><td><strong>None<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes (MEA, DEA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating costs<\/td><td><strong><strong>Medium<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Higher due to the use of solutions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stability and environmental friendliness<\/td><td><strong>High<\/strong><\/td><td>Doubtful (amine evaporation)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ease of service<\/td><td><strong>Plug &#038; Play<\/strong><\/td><td>Difficult implementation and operation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CH\u2084 losses at the degassing stage<\/td><td><strong>Minimum<\/strong><\/td><td>Loss of biomethane for system heating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Installation costs<\/td><td><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Indicator<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Membrane technology<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amine technology<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biomethane purity<\/td><td>Up to 99%<\/td><td>99%+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>H2S sensitivity<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Lesser<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flexibility in scaling up<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Energy demand<\/td><td>Higher<\/td><td>Lower<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The membranes do not require heat exchangers, reagents, or frequent technical intervention. They are easy to install, scalable, and, most importantly, comply with the standards applicable to the European biomethane market. That is why they are used in projects that were the first to be exported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose: a short recommendation from Pro-Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For small and medium-sized plants (up to 2000 m\u00b3\/h of biogas):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cheaper and more flexible installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No reagent handling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy scalability in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For large plants (from 2000 m\u00b3\/h of biogas) with strict requirements for biomethane quality (e.g., export to the gas network):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amine technology can be economically viable if there is a stable and relatively cheap heat supply system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The increased CH\u2084 recovery compensates for the complexity of the system in the long run.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cMembranes are not an experiment, but a mature solution\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Ruslan Delidon<\/strong>, Director of <strong>Pro-Energy<\/strong>, believes that membrane technologies are key to scaling up the Ukrainian biomethane sector:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Today, when we talk about biomethane exports, it is not just a gas supply. This is a confirmation that our solutions are technologically fully compliant with the high EU standards. Membranes are not a trend, they are a proven and fast solution. And they give us a competitive advantage in the face of stringent time, technical and environmental requirements. Another important factor is reliable and prompt local service support, which directly affects the operational performance of biomethane plants&#8221;<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biomethane as an energy independence strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ukraine has all the prerequisites to become <strong>a regular exporter of biomethane<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong agricultural base \u2192 raw materials for biogas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experienced integrators \u2192 implemented projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the European market \u2192 common gas system with the EU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro-Energy, thanks to its experience in implementing a full cycle of projects, is actually forming a new infrastructure for energy independence based not on imported gas but <strong>on resources already available in the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: membranes are the way to a sustainable future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the choice is between environmental friendliness, simplicity, speed of implementation and reliability, membrane technology wins. It has proven its effectiveness not only on paper but also in real cases that are already being exported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/pro-energy.com.ua\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pro-energy.com.ua\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro-Energy team <\/a>is your experienced partner in the implementation of bioenergy solutions, delivering results from idea to launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ready for implementation? <\/em><\/strong><em>Request a consultation and find out how your business can make money on biomethane this season.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2025, Ukraine took a crucial step in its energy integration with the EU by starting to export biomethane to European countries. This is not only a technological achievement, but also a political and economic milestone that demonstrates: Ukraine is capable of generating clean energy in accordance with European standards. 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