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2023 • BiogasWorld Biogas calculations tool

The Biogas Calculations Tool is a free online calculator designed to support feasibility assessments for anaerobic digestion projects. It provides estimates for biogas production, utilization, potential revenue, costs, mass balance, and greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions. The tool is particularly suited for evaluating large-scale projects with a minimum input of 30,000 wet tons of organic waste per year. Targeted at developers, operators, and planners, it simplifies the decision-making process by delivering quick preliminary analyses of biogas projects.

Recovered Materials & Products

Electricity
Heat
Biogas

Waste Streams

Faecal sludge
Organic solid waste

Confirmed countries

Germany

What is this tool intended for?

The tool is designed to:

Assist stakeholders in assessing the feasibility of anaerobic digestion projects.
Provide key metrics for biogas production, resource recovery, and environmental benefits.
Support initial financial planning by estimating revenues and costs.

How does this tool work?

The tool is browser-based, offering a user-friendly interface for quick calculations.

Input Requirements: Users provide details on feedstock types and quantities (minimum 30,000 wet tons per year recommended).

Key Outputs: Biogas and methane yield estimates; GHG reduction potential; Preliminary mass balance; Revenue and cost projections; Accessibility;

Who might use this tool and with which types of stakeholders?

Primary users are likely biogas project developers, operators, and consultants. Can also be beneficial for waste management companies, municipal governments, renewable energy investors, and policymakers.

What stages of a process can this tool support?

The tool supports the planning and preliminary evaluation stages of anaerobic digestion projects, aiding in decision-making for project initiation and scaling.

What skills, capabilities, and resources are required to use this tool?

Internet access and basic knowledge of anaerobic digestion and waste feedstock characteristics.

Where can this tool be used?

Applicable globally for large-scale anaerobic digestion projects in industrial, agricultural, and municipal settings.

Get the Tool

The tool is free and accessible via the BiogasWorld website.
https://biogasworld.com/biogas-calculations/