Guidelines and manuals
2024 • Electrigaz Technologies Inc. Biogas Plant Development Handbook
The Biogas Plant Development Handbook is a comprehensive resource for guiding stakeholders through the planning, designing, permitting, and operating phases of biogas plant projects. It covers technical, economic, regulatory, and operational aspects while addressing challenges in feedstock management, anaerobic digestion technology, digestate utilization, and biogas safety. Designed for diverse audiences, including engineers, developers, and operators, the handbook ensures informed decision-making and efficient project execution.
Recovered Materials & Products
Biogas
Digestate
Waste Streams
Organic solid waste
Confirmed countries
Germany
What is this tool intended for?
This handbook provides a project development roadmap to aid stakeholders in building efficient and sustainable biogas plants. It addresses aspects like technical design, economic feasibility, regulatory compliance, safety protocols, and operational optimization.
How does this tool work?
The handbook is structured into multiple sections, covering:
- Fundamentals of biogas plants
- Feedstock characteristics and management
- Process technologies (wet and dry digestion)
- Biogas utilization (CHP, RNG, direct thermal)
- Digestate management
- Project economics and development lifecycle
- Health and safety measures
The resource is available as hyperlinked articles on BiogasWorld or as a standalone eBook, allowing for continuous updates.
Who might use this tool and with which types of stakeholders?
Chemical and/or environmental engineers, project developers, plant operators, financiers, industrial waste managers, agricultural sector, and entrepreneurs interested in biogas production.
What stages of a process can this tool support?
- Project inception and feasibility analysis
- Engineering design and permitting
- Procurement, construction, and commissioning
- Operation, maintenance, and optimization
What skills, capabilities and resources are required to use this tool?
- Familiarity with anaerobic digestion and biogas technologies
- Access to engineering and financial expertise for project execution
- Internet connection to access the online content
Where can this tool be used?
Globally, in diverse contexts including agricultural, municipal, and industrial waste management sectors.
Get the Tool
The handbook is available online for free at the link below
https://biogasworld.com/biogas-plant-development-handbook/
Technologies
Anaerobic digestion
Themes
Assessment
Design
GHG emissions
Technologies
Operation and maintenance
Safety