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Did you know that water plays a crucial role in the biogas industry? 💧 Its significance is multifaceted, serving as a vital component in production, generating clean water from by-products, and acting as process water for diverse plant types. In a recent interview by Water Europe, Lucile Sever (EBA Policy Officer) sheds light on the pivotal role of water within the biogas industry and addresses concerns about water stress, highlighting the urgent need for systematic, EU-level water management policies. 🗣️ “We believe that the water initiative should focus on enhancing sobriety and best practices in terms of water management across all sectors, including the energy sector. The EU must adopt an integrated approach on water, and it might become necessary to introduce water-related criteria in energy policies.”, explains Lucile Sever. The interview also shares insights into how the biogas industry is pioneering solutions to water stress. 💡 With innovative cleaning technologies, pioneering plants are making significant breakthroughs and can produce clean water from the digestate. The cleaned water can be used for industrial processes, maintenance of green areas, or agricultural supply. 📌 A water strategy is definitely necessary for the sector to strengthen competitiveness and ensure water resilience, security, and sustainability. This strategy involves upgrading digestate to clean water and organic fertilisers, as well as utilising digestate in agriculture to improve soil water retention. Full interview below. 👇 #biogas #CleanWater #WaterCrisis #WaterStrategy https://lnkd.in/egn4szhN

“We welcome the main thrust of the draft, and in particular, the principle that Ireland should develop biomethane for end uses which include hard-to-abate sectors. Biomethane should be directed to those sectors with the most economic impact, with high thermal energy use, and where it will have the most impact in achieving substantial decarbonisation benefits. . In particular, the agri sector and our indigenous agri-food companies need competitive and sustainable solutions and must be able to compete and secure biomethane on the open market. The final strategy needs to address this issue and clarify the level of capital funding—a minimum of 50% being required.” – PJ McCarthy, CEO of Renewable Gas Forum Ireland

While it is good to see further engagement on the opportunity for biomethane, its important to recognise that biogas from animal manure is likely to deliver only a relatively small amount of renewable gas in Australia since much of our animal husbandry is broad acre ranching in nature. This should not be confused with the use of cropping residues, which is a far larger quantum of feedstock, delivering what could be an exajoule scale of opportunity across the country, with the right policies and incentives - but don't take our word for it, the Future Fuels CRC & the International Energy Agency (IEA) agree with us! Therefore, we welcome assistance from government in the delivery of scalable biomethane projects and look for a 'level playing field' with other forms of renewables, and a recognition of the transformational economic opportunity this represents for regional Australia. #rng #biomethane #valorify https://lnkd.in/gnsAMZTd

🇬🇧 On Thursdays, we talk about biomass! Today, we are focusing on 🟫 AGRIPELLET 🟫. Agripellets are pellets made from agricultural residues like straw, pruning waste, nutshells, and corn leftovers, offering an alternative to traditional wood pellets. Their raw material comes from agricultural waste, reducing disposal needs and promoting a circular economy. Although the energy content of agripellets is generally lower compared to wood pellets, they can still provide good caloric efficiency, depending on the quality of the material used. Agripellets are an interesting resource in the renewable energy sector, as they utilize local agricultural materials and reduce dependence on fossil energy sources. In doing so, they contribute to environmental sustainability and optimize agricultural residues, enhancing the value of resources that would otherwise go unused. 📍 We have plants that work with agripellets. Are you interested? [email protected] #Uniconfort #BiomassThursday #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CircularEconomy Graphic designed by stefania pasinato

As many rural EU communities grapple with issues like depopulation, low per-capita incomes and a lack of good job opportunities, #biomethane can provide a critical boost.   According to the European Biogas Association the biogas and biomethane industries have already created more than 210,000 green jobs. Together, the two sectors are expected to generate about 420,000 jobs by 2030 and more than 1 million jobs by 2050.   Learn more about the ways biomethane production can benefit communities here: https://lnkd.in/dZxCA6dF    #RNG #energytransition #CycleØ #Decarbonisation #Sustainability  #SustainableFarming #futurefarming #agrifood #BenefitsofBiomethane

#DYK that #biomethane can be made of organic waste, like manure, food scraps or damaged crops? It is therefore a modern way of #WasteManagement! Learn more about the benefits of biomethane, one of the main renewable gases of the future! 📹https://europa.eu/!6pKhPP #REPowerEU

#DYK that #biomethane can be made of organic waste, like manure, food scraps or damaged crops? It is therefore a modern way of #WasteManagement! Learn more about the benefits of biomethane, one of the main renewable gases of the future! 📹https://europa.eu/!6pKhPP #REPowerEU

The ample supply of organic feedstocks from food waste, wastewater solids, agricultural biomass and municipal waste solids has historically been ignored, mainly because of the inexpensive and plentiful supply of fossil fuels. Mustang Sampling #BICMagazine #RNG #Sustainability

#DYK that #biomethane can be made of organic waste, like manure, food scraps or damaged crops? It is therefore a modern way of #WasteManagement! Learn more about the benefits of biomethane, one of the main renewable gases of the future! 📹https://europa.eu/!6pKhPP #REPowerEU

#DYK that #biomethane can be made of organic waste, like manure, food scraps or damaged crops? It is therefore a modern way of #WasteManagement! Learn more about the benefits of biomethane, one of the main renewable gases of the future! 📹https://europa.eu/!6pKhPP #REPowerEU