Biogas project based on local resources in Zealand
Biogas project based on local resources in Zealand
As one of four pilots in Zealand,the project will be located in Odsherred municipality, close to the city of Vig. The location is based on maximizing the driving distance from manure suppliers, and Vig is located in the centre of the supply grid. Furthermore, Vig city has a population of approximately 1.500 which can act as a district heating system for the plant.
The aim is to contribute to the development of a biogas plant, based on the philosophy of circular economy, in qualifying and using local resources. The goal is to utilise local manure, deep litter, straw, weed cuttings from streams and waterways, seaweed and industry residues in feeding the biogas plant, and using the biogas for supplying district heating in the local area.
Objectives:
The project includes feasibility studies on various local biogas models and the local supply of raw materials as well as the identification of local stakeholders in developing a biogas plant that meets the various local interests. Subsequently contributing to the development of local ownership, regulatory approval and development of financing proposals. Local stakeholders such as pig farmers, landowners, utility companies and municipalities all play an important role in this project.
Implementation
- The project will involve the following aspects:
- Feasibility studies of various local biogas models
- Mapping the local supply of raw materials (agriculture, horticulture, industry, household
- Identification of key local stakeholders
- Development of a biogas plant that meets the various local interest
- Contribute to the development of local ownershi
- Contribute to regulatory approva
- Proposal for financing of project development up to the tender process.
The project will initially be developed as a farm biogas facility of no more than 36.000 tons of input/year, which can subsequently be expanded to a large-scale biogas plant with a capacity of 160 tons of input/year. Furthermore, the specific utilization of the biogas is in question as well, as there are several different options for utilizing the biogas in some combination of the cities of Nykøbing Sjælland, Vig, Højby & Grevinge.
