News
Biogas
First Biogas from Slurry Injected into Danish Natural Gas Grid
8 January 2014
Upgraded biogas produced from pig and cattle slurry and manure from poultry, mixed with grass and straw, has been distributed through the Danish natural gas grid.
Previously biogas from slurry has only been utilised by decentralised CHP plants in Denmark, even though neighbouring countries such as Germany and Sweden already distribute it to their citizens.
With the expansion into the Danish natural gas system a much greater share of Denmark’s slurry can be utilised for energy. The goal is to distribute the upgraded biogas throughout the natural gas grid within the next 3-5 years, able to reach 250,000 natural gas consumers.
The first upgraded biogas is produced by LBT Agro, which is set to deliver 6 million m³ a year, corresponding to heating of 4,000 single-family houses. In terms of carbon dioxide emissions, this generates annual savings of around 12,000 tonnes.
Denmark already uses upgraded biogas in the natural gas grid but this gas is produced from household sludge and not slurry, as is the current case.
Source: Ingeniøren
For more news, visit our Newsroom
You should consider reading
Biogas
News
Energy efficiency in industry
+4
Denmark's industrial sector cuts emissions by 17%
29 April 2024The most energy-intensive companies in Denmark's industrial sector have successfully cut emissions by 17% over the past two years. The slash in emissions is largely attributed to the governmental decision made in 2020 to implement a CO2 tax within the industry.
publications
Resource efficient production
+15
Producing more with less
29 November 2023Transforming global food systems for a more sustainable and resilient future.