Biogas All Arounder

Biogas
an all-rounder
New opportuNities for
farmiNg, iNdustry aNd the eNviroNmeNt
2013 | 3rd fully revised edition
Biogas
an all-rounder
New opportunities for
farming, industry and the environment
2013 | 3rd fully revised edition
Biogas: an all-rounder
good for the environment,
and good for people in rural areas
Committed to an independent energy supply:

the employees, initiators and energy farmers of Bioenergie Wollbrandshausen-Krebeck eG (Lower Saxony, Germany)
Photo: Tom Baerwald
Contents
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iogas Has the Power

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to Make it Worldwide
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Foreword by Josef Pellmeyer,

President of the
German Biogas Association
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espite Head Wind,

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Biogas Will Find
the Power
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Foreword by Dr Arthur Wellinger,

President of the
European Biogas Association
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The Industry
iogas: the Energy
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Revolutions All-Rounder
roducing Power and Heat
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from Biogas
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Companies
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Overview
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Business Areas
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Company Profiles
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Publishers
iogas Good for the

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Community
A trend is emerging for
cascade use of biomass
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Interview with Dr Arthur Wellinger,

President of EBA
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naerobic Digestion of
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Biogenic Waste: Energy not
Landfill
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Indispensable for Climate

Protection
ermentation Product:
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a Valuable Commodity
reat Diversity among
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Energy Crops
rom Germany out into the
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Legal Information
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Biogas Has the Power to

Make it Worldwide
Foreword by Josef Pellmeyer, President of the German Biogas Association
Photo: FvB
The demand for biogas as a renewable

source of energy is growing continually, worldwide. I can testify to this
from my own experience: ever more interested visitors from across the globe
are coming to view my biogas plant to
find out how it works. In 2012 alone
we received groups from South Korea,
Ethiopia, China, Japan, Brazil and Russia to name but a few.
Josef Pellmeyer,
President of the German Biogas
Association
These foreign guests are primarily interested in generating power using the
residual products of food and animal
feed production as well as agricultural
waste. This is particularly the case in
countries where power from renewable
sources is poorly remunerated and substrates need to cost little or nothing. In
addition to energy generation, waste
disposal requirements are another important motivating factor. Biodegradable waste is often not sorted from
general waste, and so the mountains
of rubbish grow and emit more of the
greenhouse gas methane. Segregating
biogenic residue from household waste
and then fermenting it in anaerobic digesters therefore represents a promising solution. What is more, the fermentation products created at the end of the
process are then available for use as
high-quality fertilisers.
B i o g a s : a n a ll - r o u n d e r
Biogas use in Germany also grew out

of exploiting waste. At first, cultivating energy crops to ferment in biogas
plants was not economically viable.
Only once the renewable raw materials bonus (NawaRo-Bonus) was introduced in the second Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG 2004), which
granted additional remuneration for
the use of energy crops, was it possible
to markedly increase the array of substrates employed. Today, many institutes and universities are working hard
to research new, higher-yield energy
crops for use in biogas plants.
The introduction of the EEG will see
Germany go down in history. To date,
this legislation has been copied in over
60 states all over the world and forms
a cornerstone of the path towards a
global energy supply from renewable
sources. For many countries, Germany
is a model for renewable energy use,
and they are often eager to draw on the
experience and cutting-edge knowledge of German companies.
Biogas technology Made in Germany

is in high demand worldwide and the
country remains the world market leader in this innovative field. Since altered
conditions caused the domestic market
to decline sharply in 2012, German
businesses have this year focused more
strongly on exporting. Many companies
have already established subsidiaries
abroad and we read news announcing
the conclusion of agreements within
Europe, and sometimes even beyond
European borders, on a daily basis.
German firms are well-equipped for the
international market and are now gathering experience with projects in other
countries where the conditions and
requirements are often quite different
to those in Germany. Their longstanding expertise frequently makes them
the first port of call when it comes to
constructing biogas plants. In an evergrowing market, they are reinforcing
their dominant position and leading
edge.
This brochure provides an extensive

showcase for German biogas technology. Full-service providers that take
responsibility for every aspect from
planning to the final installation of
entire plants are presented alongside
firms specialising in components and
substrates. Planners and consultants
are also featured who assist operators
with anything from initial ideas to plant
operation.
As well as an overview of the technology, Biogas - an all-rounder also provides a short introduction to the basic
operating principles of biogas plants,
the advantages that using biogas holds
for agriculture, the climate and wider
regions, the cyclical principle of biogas
production and the outlook for the future.
It may not be possible for biogas to save
the world but it can make a valuable
contribution to the cause. In this spirit
I wish you great pleasure while reading this edition and every success with
your own biogas projects!
Yours,
Josef Pellmeyer
President of the German Biogas Association
Forewords
Despite Head Wind,

Biogas Will Find the Power
Foreword by Dr Arthur Wellinger, President of the European Biogas Association
Photo: EBA
Dr Arthur Wellinger,
President of the
European Biogas Association
2011 saw developments in biogas plants

further ahead, despite the economically trying times. According to statistics from the EBA, some 12,400 plants
were in operation in Europe at the end
of the year, the majority located at agricultural premises. The Czech Republic achieved the highest growth rates
of 30 percent followed by 20 percent
in Germany, despite the large number
of plants already installed there. It is
particularly encouraging to see that
even with its serious economic problems Greece is also jumping aboard
the biogas train. In total, applications
for around 250 operating permits were
submitted there in 2011, and by the
end of the year eight had been granted.
Biogas grid injection is also undergoing constant development. Some 190
processing plants are now in operation
with a total capacity of 70,000cubic metres per hour (m/h).
An increasing trend is beginning to
emerge for waste fermentation plants,
not least thanks to positive incentives such as those offered in the UK.
In Asian countries, too, knowledge is
gradually spreading that the anaerobic
decomposition of waste rich in organic
substances can make both ecological
and economic sense for waste processing. In several large cities, in India and
China for example, residents are quite
literally up to their necks in waste.
Biogas therefore remains one of the

most important renewable energy
sources: it is market tested for generating heat and power at agricultural
plants, for producing steam in the manufacturing industry and for processing
natural-gas-quality biomethane that
can be used directly as a fuel or injected into the grid and then exploited as a
substitute for natural gas.
Together, biogas and fossil natural gas
form a strong team, not only for the provision of energy but increasingly also
in energy storage. Unfortunately, not
all stakeholders see things this way.
Green NGOs undermine the credibility
of biomass in general by using poorly
supported data to generate LCAs or by
blaming the energy crop production in
Europe to be responsible that people in
plight are starving in Mexico and elsewhere, for example. Thanks to their
clever lobbying, an increasing number
of politicians, notably in the European
Commission, are adopting these statements.
This does not exactly make the life of

biomass associations such as the EBA
any easier. The EBA is a staunch advocate of sustainable production, but
insists that all factors be taken into account and not only LCAs, which tend to
be aligned to shorter lifespans (the political life cycle) and not the natural life
cycles of biomass production.
Those factors that go unconsidered
also include the substitution of finite
fossil fuel resources, the crucial oxygen
produced by growing plants, inclusion
of the entire agricultural biomass production process comprising food, feed
and fuel (fuel only takes up around two
percent of farmed agricultural land),
dramatic food price increases as a result of market dealings and storing food
to await the highest prices, rural exodus resulting from the low value attributed to agriculture through the lack of
high-ranking jobs and the lack of education in rural areas that is linked to this.
Another related factor is the increasing
scarcity of water which is being exacerbated by unmanaged soils (despite the
fact that biomass production relies on
water).
It is now up to us to demonstrate all

these facts and convince politicians
of them. Biogas associations will not
succeed in this alone. For this reason,
the EBA has helped to establish the
European Sustainable Biofuels Forum
(ESBF) in Brussels which involves organisations from the fields of ethanol,
biodiesel and algae fuel. Even more
important is our collaboration with AEBIOM, ECN and the international organisations dedicated to biomass, such
as the Global Bioenergy Partnership
(GBEP), FAO, IEA Bioenergy, etc.
Biogas is and will remain a challenge:
lets tackle it head on. Biogas has the
power.
Best wishes,
Dr Arthur Wellinger
President of the European Biogas Association
Forewords
Photo: iStockphoto/ Selahattin Bayram
The Industry
Biogas is a reliable, environmentally-sound source

of energy and a secure source of income
which is indispensable to the future of farming
in rural areas.
Benefitting from a regional energy supply provided by biogas:

farmers Thomas Wollborn, Herman Kopp and Fabian Bomball (from left to right)
from Wollbrandshausen and Krebeck
Photos: Tom Baerwald
Biogas: the Energy

Revolutions All-Rounder
Biogas is created during the fermentation of biomass. It is a gas containing methane which, as an adaptable, renewable raw material for power, heat and fuel production, makes a major contribution to secure,
environmentally-sound energy supply. Biogas can either be stored or injected into the natural gas grid,
which makes it particularly versatile.
Biogas, like natural gas, is a gas mixture consisting chiefly of methane.
It is produced by microorganisms as
they decompose plants, solid manure
and slurry. Biogas is also generated in
sewage plants and at landfill sites. The
most common method of using bio
gas for energy production is through
converting it into heat and electricity in combined heat and power (CHP)
plants. The thermal energy can be used
for instance to heat buildings, meaning
that the energy is used twice over and
thus particularly efficiently. During the
biogas manufacturing process, roughly
an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide
(CO2) is generated as is absorbed by the
energy crops during their growth cycle,
or as would be released naturally in the
rotting of waste. This makes power and
heat from biogas plants particularly
climate-friendly.
Heat and power from one energy

source
Biogas production also has an indirect
impact on climate protection. This is
because the controlled fermentation of
liquid manure and compostable waste
prevents the release of harmful gases
such as methane, which has a far more
potent influence on the greenhouse effect than CO2. A biogas plant with an
installed electrical capacity of around
500 kilowatts (kW) generates around
four million kilowatt hours (kWh) of
electricity and 4.4 million kWh of heat
each year from approximately two million cubic metres (m) of biogas. This
replaces the equivalent of 440,000 litres
(L) of fuel oil. As a result, a farmer can
generate enough power to supply over
1,000 four-person households each year
from one power plant, and the same
CHP plant will produce sufficient heat
to supply 150 households.
In 2010, Europes biogas plants generated some 30 billion kWh of power. In
many countries, producers of biogas
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At the end of 2011, biogas plants

in Germany generated 18.4m
MWh of net electricity.
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Biogas plant in Neuhof (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany) with

an electrical output of 700 kW
are able to sell this power at fixed feedin tariffs. Germany has pioneered this
approach with its Renewable Energy
Sources Act, introduced in 2000. Here,
plant operators receive between twelve
euro cents and 25 euro cents per kWh
for the power they feed into the grid irrespective of the installation size and
substrate used.
Energy crops and agricultural manure
or slurry are the substrates primarily
used to generate biogas in Germany.
By the end of 2010, the countrys stock
of biogas plants numbered almost 6,000
and produced around 53 percent of the
power generated from biogas in Europe.
Other countries, too, are very active in
this field. The second largest market
for biogas plants is Great Britain, where
power is generated predominantly from
landfill gas. Italy ranks in third place. A
feed-in tariff of 28 euro cents per kWh
of power from agricultural raw materials
has also helped to trigger a boom here.
Transporting heat: from biogas plant to

public district heating network
Whilst the purchase of electricity by
utility companies is governed by legislation, biogas producers are required
to market the heat they generate under their own steam. Only in a few rare
cases are the heating requirements at
the farmers own site such that heat pro-
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duced by the biogas plant can be fully

exploited there throughout the year.
Instead, the heat can be fed, for example, into a district heating network. In
addition to residential housing, facilities which require heat over the entire
year are particularly appealing to plant
operators these could be municipal
buildings such as schools or town halls,
elderly care homes, swimming pools,
greenhouses or fish farms.
Micro gas grids: from biogas plant to

combined heat and power plant
If purchasers of heat are located at too
great a distance from the biogas plant,
transporting this heat is extremely
complex and costly. In these cases, the
CHP plant can be constructed where
the heat is needed. Here, the biogas is
simply transported via dedicated pipes
to satellite CHP plants in the town, or
directly to heat consumers, and then
converted into heat and power on site.
The waste heat can then be cheaply distributed where it is required.
Biomethane in the natural gas grid

After processing, biogas can also be
injected directly into the existing natural gas grid. In this scenario, it exploits
the infrastructure available and finds
Use of biogas in Germany: development 19922013
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Biogas as a fuel
Biogas can also be used as a replacement for natural gas in vehicle fuel.
This is the primary use of biomethane
in Sweden. Here, buses in the public
transport networks of over ten towns
run on biomethane.
Fuel from one hectare (ha) of maize allows a vehicle to travel around 70,000
kilometres (km) one and a half times
around the world! Germany now also
has biogas filling stations for pure bio
methane fuel, and ever more natural
gas filling stations are mixing biomethane with their natural gas at ratios of
between five and 50 percent.
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Energy that can be stored and used at

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Photo: FvB
application as a natural gas equivalent

(known as biomethane). In Germany
alone, around 100 plants currently feed
67,000 standard cubic metres (Sm) of
biomethane into the grid every hour.
Sweden and the Netherlands are also
seeing a huge boom in natural gas grid
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Biogas can be stored without difficulty,

meaning that it can be used at any time
in any location irrespective of where
it is produced. Hybrid power plants, for
example, are able to take advantage of
these qualities. They combine different
renewable energy sources to complement one another, such that the amount
of energy required is always at hand.
Owing to its aptitude for storage, biogas
is particularly valuable here, as it is able
to compensate for fluctuations in other
renewable sources such as wind and
solar energy. This potential will see the
use of biogas intensify in Germanys imminent energy revolution.
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Biogas is able to supply all three

types of energy power, heat
and fuel.
Biogas sector statistics

at a glance
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7,320 (80)
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The German biogas industry created 41,000 jobs

in 2012 in agriculture, plant manufacturing,
servicing, operation and maintenance.
Specialist tradesmen benefit locally from this.
Skilled workers who profit from biogas production in Wollbrandshausen-Krebeck:

Daniel Heine, Raimund Helmrich, Timo Wollborn, Nadine Wolter, Alexander Tischmann and his son Noah (from left to right)
Producing Power and

Heat from Biogas
Biogas is a natural product produced by anaerobic bacteria wherever no oxygen is present. Manufacturers
of biogas plants exploit this natural principle in their power stations. There, energy crops and biogenic waste
materials are converted into a versatile energy source via fermentation.
Although biogas is a renewable energy

source, it is by no means new, for the
methane-containing gas is formed in
nature anywhere where biomass is decomposed in the absence of oxygen.
Microbes called archaea are responsible for this process. They are related
to the earliest forms of life, from primitive times when conditions on earth
were very different. Today they live
in marshes, stagnant water and in the
guts of animals and humans wherever
it is damp and there is a lack of oxygen.
Biogas plants capitalise on the unique
characteristics of the archaea in order
to generate climate-neutral, cost-effective heat and electricity.
Biogas plants simulate

natural processes
Substrates
Fats, proteins,
carbohydrates
Unlike in nature, the fermentation

process in a biogas plant is controlled
and particularly efficient. Biology and
technology are perfectly attuned to one
another. This makes it possible to generate peak power yields of up to 20,000
kWh from 1ha of maize (10,000square
metres m) and thus supply around
six households for an entire year. The
efficiency of modern plants is impressive: together with heat, 1 ha of maize
delivers five times more energy than is
required to cultivate the crops, harvest
them and convert them into biogas.
Fatty acids,
amino acids, sugar
Short-chain organic acids,

alcohols
Acetic acid, carbon dioxide,

hydrogen
Methane, carbon dioxide,

hydrogen sulphide
Digesters at the heart of the system
Biogas
Even if biogas plants comprise many individual components, these parts are all
precisely coordinated with one another
within the plants (which are usually
turnkey systems), and today are also
largely automated. Each agitator, pump
and tank can be monitored and controlled on a computer screen.
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Steps of the
fermentation process:
the natural fermentation process
occurs in fermenters in an
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Assuming fourmillionha of arable land

are available for cultivating energy crops,
twomillionha of which are for biogas
Calculations from FvB, 2012; data taken
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from agro-industrial production, such as
rapeseed cake, pomace, marc, slop, pulp,
trimmings, etc.
Batching devices feed solid

substrate into the digester.
The bacteria themselves inhabit the

digesters. These are large, air-tight
containers made of steel or concrete
in which the biogas is produced, and
which are loaded with organic feedstock. In the past, farmers predominantly used liquid or solid manure from
their livestock for this purpose, but
these materials yield comparatively little biogas. Today they are therefore supplemented with food production waste,
biodegradable waste and energy crops.
The precision with which the systems
are attuned is demonstrated by the example of substrate loading: specially
developed batching systems feed biomass into the digester to the kilogram
(kg). The proportioning devices can be
controlled such that they automatically
load small amounts several times per
hour. These quantities are recorded by
a weighing system and stored electronically. The operator is therefore able to
identify precisely how much biogas is
produced from the raw materials.
The conditions in the digester are exactly those under which the bacteria
will work best. For this purpose, the
thermally-insulated containers are generally heated to between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius (C). The carbon present
in the maize, grass, slurry and other
raw materials is converted into biogas
by the bacteria within a few days. Durable agitators ensure that the content of
the digester is mixed in an energy-efficient manner, and that the gas formed
is able to escape. The biogas then travels down a gas pipe to the CHP plant.
Finally, the fully fermented residue is
pumped to the fermentation product
store.
Up to 20,000 kWh of power can be generated from

1 ha of maize.
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38% CO2
5% N2
1% O2
1% other
55% methane
Composition of biogas from energy crops:

typical biogas from energy crops contains mainly methane and
carbon dioxide.
One of two pilot injection CHP plants in the

Krebeck bioenergy village satellite heating plant.
Biogas is 50 percent methane

Before combustion, the biogas produced must be desulphurised and
dried, as the presence of hydrogen sulphides or water vapours in the gas could
damage motors. 50 to 60 percent of the
biogas is combustible methane. The remainder primarily consists of CO2 and
small percentages of oxygen and nitrogen. The methane burns in the motor
while the CO2 escapes into the atmosphere. As the quantity of CO2 released
is only equivalent to that absorbed by
the plants during their growth cycle,
unlike conventional natural gas the
combustion of biogas is climate-neutral.
The motors are robust, high-tech machines which respond flexibly to the
varying methane content in the biogas
thanks to corresponding regulators.
Their efficiency has doubled over the
past decade, and now lies at around 40
percent. This means that over 40 percent of the energy used is converted
into electricity, though for the most
part the remainder can also be used.
efficiently via heat exchangers, for instance to heat swimming pools, greenhouses, barns or residential buildings.
Biogas a high-tech industry

The development of modern measurement and process technology, intensive
research in the field of biochemistry
and creative engineering solutions in
mechanical engineering are crucial to
the success of German plant technology. These things alone enable operators
to produce high-quality biogas from renewable raw materials. Measurement
devices for use in biogas plants must remain affordable but still capable of reliably reporting even the smallest changes
in gas composition. Current research is
focusing on temperature and humidity
as well as on how crop composition can
best be coordinated to the optimum living conditions for the microorganisms.
The mini power stations are constantly
adjusted to yield top performance, and
must be able to cope with fluctuations
in the gas composition without allowing
the power to drop.
The combustion motor drives a generator which produces the desired electricity. This is commonly fed into the grid.
The motor itself must be cooled with
water. Both this cooling water, which
is heated to between 80 and 90C, and
heat from the exhaust gas can be used
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Fermentation tests analyse the

gas yield of new substrates.
Weighing batches of feed for the

pilot digester
The concept of regional community is put

into practice in bioenergy villages:
citizens plan and operate their own independent
energy supply systems.
The dedicated individuals behind the Wollbrandshausen-Krebeck biogas plant:

Karl Heine, chairman, Josef Sorhage, chair of the supervisory board and former mayor of Krebeck, and Georg Freiberg, deputy chair of the supervisory board
and mayor of Wollbrandshausen (from left to right)
Biogas
Good for the Community
Better together: in 2008, the villages of Wollbrandshausen and Krebeck decided to jointly construct a bio
gas plant and thus gain independence from energy suppliers for their communities. Theirs is no isolated
case, but a growing trend: there are now 130 bioenergy villages in Germany. Just how such a move can
work was demonstrated by the countrys first bioenergy village Jhnde, which like Wollbrandshausen and
Krebeck is also in the district of Gttingen. The difference is that, in contrast to Jhnde, the biogas plant
commissioned here in 2010 supplies not one but two villages.
Five new jobs have been created at the

community plant, agricultural value
creation is kept in the local area and,
after the initial losses, the plant is soon
to make its first trade tax payments to
the community. After the model plant in
Jhnde home to 800 people was suc
cessfully connected to the grid in 2005,
the district of Gttingen decided to
bring additional bioenergy villages into
being. The intention was to grant those
villages submitting the most promising
applications subsidies worth 50,000 eu
ros. Josef Sorhage, the former Mayor
of Krebeck and one of the founders of
the joint bioenergy village, saw the bio
gas plant as an opportunity to create a
unique feature for the village that would
improve both the residents quality of
life and how they identify with the area.
Over 130 bioenergy villages

in Germany
Sorhage and southern Lower Saxony
were not alone. Up and down the coun
try, citizens, farmers and community
leaders were getting to grips with the
energy revolution. They all recognised
the potential that implementing such
an idea might hold: a bioenergy village
strengthens the local community and
the sense of really being able to make
a difference. It also conserves fossil
fuels and reduces the greenhouse ef
fect. Residents experience at first hand
what it means to switch to renewable
energy sources: for example, when
biomass is harvested locally to supply
the community with power and heat,
anger at rising gas and fuel oil bills be
comes a thing of the past. And when
the energy cooperative convenes at its
annual meeting to distribute profits to
members, they reap the benefits. Qual
ity of life, identity and village commu
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Heating with regionally-generated,

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biogas plant: Karl-Josef Heine
with his sons Patrick and Julian
(from left to right)
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Benefits of biogas plants:

Biogas plants not only benefit the owners and manufacturers but also the municipalities and the national economy.
nity are important motivating factors

behind such projects.
Wollbrandshausen-Krebeck
biogas plant
Silage preparation in Krebeck
The Agency for Renewable Resources

(FNR) now lists over 130 German
bioenergy villages on its register: from
Albersrieth in Bavaria to Zeptow in
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The cooperative is a popular choice of legal structure, as it combines the greatest possible transparency with consideration
for everyone involved. After all, these
types of communal bioenergy projects
always need to accommodate different interests. Opting for a cooperative
model means that holders of decisionmaking and supervisory positions are
democratically elected and thus that
interests are balanced.
As was also the case elsewhere, working
groups were founded in Krebeck-Wollbrandshausen that spent many evenings
compiling data and pondering over potential operating concepts. Alongside
Josef Sorhage, who today is the chair of
the bioenergy cooperatives supervisory
board, Karl Heine was also among those
who helped bring the project to life. He
is now the chairman of the biogas plant
management board, directing the business and developing its further strategic
objectives. At the time of its inception,
the plant had its opponents, too. The argument that We will structure the pricing for energy from biomass whereas
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the prices of oil and gas are determined

elsewhere managed to win over the
sceptics, however. Furthermore, the
example of the Jhnde bioenergy village
in the immediate vicinity was also used
to convince the critics, who doubted
the fundamental operating capability of
such a biogas plant.
Solutions for decentralised energy

supply
Interest in Germanys first bioenergy
village which now forms the countrys
first bioenergy community together
with the neighbouring village of Barlissen remains strong. According to
the director Eckhard Fangmeier, over
30,000 visitors have been to view the
project since its initiation, all looking
for solutions for decentralised energy
supply. It is striking that around a fifth
of the visitors come from abroad: predominantly from Europe, but also from
North America, Asia and Africa. As
the world market leader in the biogas
sector and with almost 7,600 plants
installed at the end of 2012, Germany
acts as a model for many countries. It
is rare, however, that the Jhnde model
can be replicated exactly in another location. The cooperative model is not so
well known abroad, but visiting groups
all share the common goal of striving for an independent energy supply.
Krebecks satellite heating plant: two CHP plants (pilot injection engines), each with an output of
250 kW, are installed in the heating plants in Wollbrandshausen and Krebeck.
Projects are often implemented, not as

full bioenergy villages, but on much
smaller scales not least because this
is much easier thanks to Germanys Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG).
European network
In order to promote knowledge transfer, the residents of Jhnde have founded a Centre for New Energy. Here,
seminars and tours are given in both
German and foreign languages, which
provide valuable insights to interested
parties concerning the experiences
gained in Jhnde. In future, the European network for self-sustaining communities, founded by Jhnde together
with six other German bioenergy villages, will work to transfer these experiences abroad in an even more professional manner.
It may then become easier to implement
projects around the world akin to those
in Krebeck and Wollbrandshausen:
here, residents founded a cooperative
with 251 members and jointly constructed a biogas plant with a capacity
of 1.8megawatts (MW) at a cost of 12
million euros. The power generated
which by summer 2012 had totalled
over 30 million kWh is fed into the
public grid and the heat is used locally.
Members pay a basic annual fee of 500
euros and 7 euro cents per kWh of heat;

each member must also own five shares
in the cooperative costing 500 euros
each.
Since 2012, the 260 heat customers
have been supplied via a local heating network running ten kilometres
(km) through Krebeck and Wollbrandshausen. Eight farmers supply slurry to
the plant, and a total of 30 farmers supply the 30,000 metric tons (t) of maize,
grown on an area measuring 500 ha,
that are required to run the system.
In Krebeck and Wollbrandshausen,
the project has brought the villages
closer together and led to new cohesion between farmers from both places.
Whether as biomass suppliers or purchasers of heat, all those involved in
the bioenergy cooperative contribute
to meeting not only their own energy
needs but also those of nearby towns
with renewable power. This is because
the communal biogas plant produces
three to four times more power than the
two villages actually require.
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Heating plant in Wollbrands

hausen with thermal buffer store
Technical maintenance in the

heating plant
Photo: EBA
Digestion of source separated waste in Vienna (Austria)
A trend is emerging for

cascade use of biomass
Photo: EBA
Interview with Dr Arthur Wellinger, President of EBA
Dr Arthur Wellinger,
President of EBA
How do you assess the development of biogas

use in Europe over the past 20 years?
What were the greatest challenges and what do

you perceive to be the biggest successes?
Since the 1990s, Biogas in Europe

and Biogas in Germany have been
practically the same thing. First the
Electricity Feed Act in 1991, followed
by the Renewable Energy Sources Act
(EEG) in 2000, made the dramatic developments in biogas plants possible.
At the same time, the EEG served as a
model for structuring feed-in tariffs in
over 60 countries. Trouble is looming in
the third amendment (EEG 2012), however. Although it rightly supports the
increased use of household and farm
waste, it simultaneously puts mediumscale plants at a disadvantage compared
with larger ones. This poses a risk that
the construction of agricultural biogas
plants will become increasingly industrialised. Medium-sized plants are commonly built on family-run farms, which
are the backbone of the successes
achieved to date.
In the 70s, the struggle to gain the right

to feed power into the grid was the
greatest challenge. Once the power barons had finally accepted that electricity
from biogas would not destabilise the
grid, the next task was to negotiate decent prices.
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The second big success achieved in

the early 90s was the development of
gas upgrading processes and later the
ability to feed biomethane into the gas
grid. The ability to use locally generated biomethane as fuel was a particularly high priority in Switzerland and
Sweden. This solution was far more
attractive than the production of heat
and power, and helped to convince even
conservative politicians of the benefits
of biogas.
Photo: EBA
Manure plant in Switzerland with solid/liquid separation and post-composting (foreground) of the solid fraction
Unlike photovoltaics and wind power,

biogas supplies not just one product,
but four: heat, power, fuel and fertiliser,
or soil conditioner. The range of issues
runs from agriculture, environmental
protection, waste legislation and fuel to
electricity and gas (grids). It is therefore difficult for a relatively new association such as the EBA to cover the
sector entirely, though we are able to
rely on the assistance of our affiliated
associations.
Things are currently hotting up on
virtually all fronts in Brussels. The
legislation on CAPs (Common Agricultural Practice), end-of-waste (waste
framework directive), fertiliser, energy
and CO2 tax, and now above all ILUC
(indirect land use change) and the five
percent cap on first generation biofuels
urgently require our (political) input.
In parallel to this, the no less important
discussions surrounding the future of
renewable energy up to 2050 will also
monopolise a great deal of our time.
We deliberated for a long time before

founding a European association, as
the exchange of information between
existing associations actually worked
very well. It then became high time for
us to appear as a united entity and open
an office in Brussels because biogas
was simply not a feature of discussions
within the Commission, and certainly
not in the Parliament. Despite our modest means, we have largely been able
to correct this. We have built up an extensive network, which serves as a basis for our political work. The relevant
working groups now listen to us, and increasingly also come to us directly for
information. Our group of highly-motivated collaborators and board members
has made this achievement possible.
The inclusion of companies and collaboration with the Company Advisory
Committee (CAC) are likewise beginning to bear fruit and have given us
more financial freedom.
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Photo: EBA
What were the most difficult hurdles the EBA

had to overcome, and what do you deem to be
the associations greatest successes?
Heated tanks for the storage of

fat material as co-substrate in a
wastewater treatment plant
Photo: EBA photo contest/courtesy BTS Italia
What tasks do you believe the European biogas

industry will face over the coming years, or
what measures do you think need to be taken
to further promote the use of biogas in Europe?
And how important will the EBA be in all of
this?
Energy crop digestion in

northern Italy
Picture from EBA foto contest on biogas production
Photo: EBA
What importance will biogas have in the future

outside Europe?
Digester of a wastewater treatment plant with co-digestion of

fat, EtOH and pharmaceutical
waste
Biogas is set to play a leading role in

waste recycling in the emerging world.
Towns and cities in the two largest developing economies China and India are
literally sinking in rubbish, 60 to 80 percent of which is composed of biogenic
waste. Managed waste disposal sites as
we know them in Europe simply do not
exist. Waste is usually just dumped and
piled up outside the city gates, creating a
breeding ground for disease. Anaerobic
digestion can make a huge contribution
to reducing waste, increasing recycling
and fighting disease.
Photo: EBA
In the biofuel industry in countries

such as Brazil, Thailand and Malaysia,
anaerobic digestion can significantly
reduce methane emissions and contribute to energy production as part of the
cascade use of biomass in so-called biorefineries. Pressure from EU policy will
mean that industrialised countries, too,
will see a trend towards waste recycling
and biorefining.
Digestion of source separated
waste in a garage system in Baar
(Switzerland)
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What are your hopes for 2030? What should

the energy supply structure be and what role
will biogas play in it?
Biogas will play an increasingly important role in transport by 2030. Until evehicles are widely introduced across
the market, biomethane will remain
the only marketable, renewable fuel.
Even once this situation changes, liquid biomethane (biogas and bio-SNG)
will still be important in long distance
transportation and shipping. It is also
worth mentioning the role played by
biomethane together with natural gas
in the power-to-grid concept. In essence, collaboration with the gas industry, and in particular with the European
Natural Gas Vehicle Association, is
working excellently.
As already mentioned, the future will
see a break with single uses of biomass,
such as wood to heat, grains to ethanol
or maize to gas. Pressure to optimise
resource utilisation will lead to cascade
use gaining priority, which is why bio
gas will be of vital importance in the
latter stages.
Photo: EBA
Digestion of dairy wastewater in Lucerne (Switzerland)
The European Biogas Association (EBA) was founded in February 2009 as a

Belgian non-profit organisation aiming to promote the deployment of sustainable biogas production and use in Europe. This covers all energetic applications
of biogas such as heat, electricity and automotive fuel.
EBAs membership comprises national biogas associations (28), institutes (3)
and companies (24) from 24 countries all across Europe. The member associations cover the majority of producers, companies, consultants and researchers
in the field of biogas within Europe. EBAs strategy defines three priorities:
establish biogas as an important part of Europes energy mix, promote source
separation of household waste to increase the gas potential and support the
production of biomethane as vehicle fuel.
Photo: EBA
Photo: BVB
Biomethane driven public bus in Berne (Switzerland)
MBT percolation system in Sidney (Australia) with

subsequent solid/liquid separation, digestion of the
liquid and post-composting of the solid fraction
A trend is emerging for cascade use of biomass
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EBA
European Biogas
Association aisbl
EBA Secretariat
Renewable Energy House
Rue dArlon 6365
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Phone
+32 2400 1087

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+32 2546 1934

Email
info@european-biogas.eu
Web
www.european-biogas.eu
Photo: Tom Baerwald
Green waste such as cuttings can

be used to produce biogas, allowing
regional material cycles to be closed.
Anaerobic Digestion of Biogenic

Waste: Energy not Landfill
38 percent of all communal waste in the European Union still finds its way to waste disposal sites. EU
Member States in the East and South-East of Europe even have landfill quotas of over 75 percent. The flow
of biodegradable municipal waste to these sites is responsible for the generation of methane in landfills,
which is harmful to the climate. In contrast, separately-collected, wet biodegradable waste holds fantastic
opportunities: with the right treatment, it can be used to produce the versatile energy source biogas, as well
as excellent fertiliser. The German biogas industry is a pioneer in this field.
Photo: fotolia/ Alexander Schne
Great potential: biogenic waste
The European framework directives on

waste and landfill are demanding drastic cuts in the quantities of waste sent
to landfill. This should be achieved by
restructuring the waste industry, whilst
bearing in mind the five-tiered hierarchy of reduce, reuse, recycle, find alternative use e.g. as energy and rely on
disposal only as a last resort. The Waste
Framework Directive specifies that all
Member States must achieve recycling
quotas of 50 percent for municipal
waste by 2020.
landfill sites. One key factor here is the

separate collection of household waste:
recycling quotas are as high as 100 percent for the biodegradable and organic
waste collected by publically contracted
waste disposal firms. Biodegradable
waste constitutes 30 to 40 percent of the
municipal waste generated in Germany.
It is chiefly recycled by means of composting, the resulting product replacing
peat from moors as an excellent fertiliser and soil conditioner.
66 percent of German municipal waste is

already recycled. The motto of the German waste management industry is that
Waste is a raw material in the wrong
place. Legislation has been in place
since 1st June 2005 forbidding the deposition of untreated municipal waste in
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The separate collection of biogenic

waste started in Germany around 25
years ago. Since then, the quantity
of organic waste collected separately
has increased more than sevenfold.
Added to this varied range of waste

types are leftovers from large canteens,
hotels and hospitals, out-of-date food
from supermarkets and various remnants from food production, such as
slaughterhouse waste, with an estimated volume of a further four million t.
Across Germany, 992 biogas plants
generated energy from waste during
2010. The potential of organic domestic
waste and green waste is the farthest
from being exhausted. These fractions
still largely go into the countrys 1,000
composting plants.
Combination of fermentation and

composting
Photos: fotolia/ Miredi, fotolia/ Klaus Eppele, fotolia/ Claus Mikosch (from top to bootom)
Germany intends to introduce nationwide collection of biodegradable waste

by 2015. At present, 80 percent of the
population lives in areas with collection
systems for household organic waste.
4.2 million t of old bread, leftover food,
kitchen waste, rotten and unusable fruit
and vegetables are collected in this way
each year. In addition, 4.5 million t of
green waste are collected: garden and
park waste, as well as material from
landscape conservation, is collected at
decentralised collection points.
According to the German Federal Association for Compost Quality (BGK),

a good 100 composting facilities now
ferment their feedstock prior to composting. These combined biogas/
composting plants no longer compost
the incoming organic waste, but the
fermentation residue, which causes no
distinct changes in the quality of the resulting compost. It does slightly reduce
the nutrient content of the material, as
this dissolves into the process fluid.
However, the salt content is also lower
in return, which improves plant tolerance. For hygiene reasons, either the
substrate must be subjected to a predefined heat treatment process during
fermentation, or the fermentation residue must be exposed to such a process
during composting.
Upstream fermentation also allows
odour emissions to be reduced and increases the capacity of composting facilities, as the composting process is accelerated. According to a study carried
out by the IFEU Institute in Heidelberg,
the CO2 savings achieved by introducing the upstream anaerobic digestion
of biodegradable waste, as opposed to
mere composting, can be up to 160kg
per t of waste. These anaerobic digestion plants currently have a capacity
of 2.5 million t, which is equivalent to
almost 30 percent of the total potential.
The remaining majority is sent for composting with none of its potential energy being extracted.
Whether fallen fruit or leftover

bread and food: the same amount
of biogas can be produced from
70 t of biodegradable waste as
from one hectare of maize silage.
Energy content (electricity from biogas) in kWh/t

1,000
Old bread
813
200
182
White cheese
182
Biowaste container
400
Food leftovers
600
Malt coffee wash
800
300
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Average energy content
of organic waste:
suitably designed biogas plants
produce energy from organic waste.
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Photo: istock photo/ Edward Shaw
Photo: Tom Baerwald
Germany started collecting biogenic waste separately around 25 years ago.
Photos: Solarpraxis AG
Improved support for waste

fermentation
This percentage is now set to rise
thanks to the amended Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG 2012), which
came into force in early 2012. The German parliament is promoting the use
of green waste from environmental
and landscape conservation work with
higher feedstock remuneration tariffs,
though green waste from municipal,
private and commercial sectors is not
favoured with the same rates. In order
to encourage greater integration of bio
gas plants into existing composting facilities, an attractive provision has been
introduced for biodegradable waste that
must be rotted down in order to obtain
compost. According to expert opinion,
under German legislation it is possible
to operate upstream anaerobic digestion systems profitably in composting
plants with annual capacities of at least
10,000 t. A mass flow of 10,000 metric
tons per annum (t/a) of municipal organic waste will yield between 200 and
300kW of power.
Plant-based biogas waste for

recycling
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In order to grant biogas plant operators

more flexibility when selecting substrates, the strict principle of exclusive
use was abolished at the beginning of
2012. Energy crops such as maize and
grass silage may therefore now be fermented with waste in the same plant.
This is termed cofermentation. Whilst
wet fermentation is dominant in the
anaerobic digestion of energy crops
and food waste, dry fermentation technologies are increasingly being used
in the digestion of pure biodegradable
waste owing to its high dry matter content. A distinction must also be made
here between continuous flow and
batch feeding. In the latter, a wheeled
loader charges pits or garages with the
substrate, which is then sprayed with
process water (percolate). The biogas
is then generated in the pits and in an
additional percolate fermenter respectively. Several pits must be operated
with time delays to achieve constant
gas production.
Waste suitable for

biogas generation
Garden and park waste
mostly herbal waste from
areas used as gardens or
public greens and
cemeteries
Biowaste
collected by type
(e.g., kitchen refuse)
Market refuse
waste, e.g., fruit and vegetable waste collected from
markets
4.5m t of green waste are deposited in Germanys organic waste bins every year.
Horizontal plug-flow digesters are the

most widely used for continuous flow
processes. Here, waste material is
first pulverised, diluted to a paste and
pressed through the tank using an
axial shaft. After fermentation, a press
separates the residue roughly by half
into solid and liquid fractions. A considerable amount of liquid fertiliser is
therefore created. Whilst continuous
processes work with solid substrate
contents of between 20 and 30 percent,
the dry matter content in batch feed
systems usually exceeds 30 percent.
The percolation plants used in batch
systems are able to process substrates
that have not been pre-treated. In
technical terms they are more simply
constructed, meaning that operation
requires scant automation, though they
tend to produce lower quantities of gas
over comparable residence times.
Irrespective of which process is used,

the average gas yield per t of organic
waste is 100Sm, which brings us to the
next advantage: 70 t of organic waste
generates precisely as much biogas as
1ha of maize silage. Fermenting waste
therefore closes the material cycle and
avoids competing for land with food and
animal feed cultivation. The biogas can
be used to generate electricity, heat
or even fuel, replacing fossil energy
sources. Though at present there are
fewer than ten, a continually growing
number of waste-fed biogas plants treat
their gas to produce natural gas-quality
biomethane and feed this into the gas
grid.
Two of the existing plants ferment the
slop resulting from ethanol fuel production. The first two combined biogas/
composting plants using pure organic
waste to manufacture biomethane
are located in Hamburg and Pohlsche
Heide in North-Rhine Westphalia. In
order for this combined extraction of
energy and material to be sustainable,
the separate collection of waste is absolutely crucial. In cases where organic
waste has to be treated together with
residual waste, the only option is incineration and subsequent disposal of the
ashes, which removes biomass and
thus important nutrients from the biosphere, preventing material cycling.
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Photos: KOBIT GmbH
Closing the material cycle
More and more waste-fed biogas

plants are conditioning biogas
to produce natural-gas-quality
biomethane:
biogas plant in Willingshausen
(top) and biomethane plant in
Semd (bottom, both in Hessen,
Germany)
Photo: Tom Baerwald
1 kWh of electricity from

biogas produces 60% less CO2 than
the same quantity of power generated
using fossil fuels.
Indispensable for
Climate Protection
Biogas has the big advantage that the energy it generates is largely CO2 neutral and can be used to meet
specific demand. However, the raw plant materials employed as the energy source must be sustainably
grown and used efficiently in order for this to hold true.
Photo: Tom Baerwald
Energy maize is the most efficient

biogas substrate.
It is therefore necessary to strike a

balance between financial necessity,
i.e. high, secure biomass yields, and
environmental responsibility. If biogas
production is to have a positive impact
on climate protection, the emissions
from production itself must be kept as
low as possible. One important aspect
in terms of the carbon footprint of bio
gas is that it closes cycles. In agriculture, for example, it reduces the need
for mineral fertiliser, the production of
which is very energy-intensive.
A wide variety of substrates can be used
in biogas plants. Germany predominantly uses energy crops, the most
important of which is currently maize.
This crop is able to convert water and
nutrients into high biomass yields particularly efficiently, and requires the
lowest amount of pesticides compared
to all other cultivated plants. Many
other plants and new cultivation meth-
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ods are, however, increasingly ensuring that a wider spectrum of plant species are used and green fields are seen
throughout the year. Energy crop cultivation is incorporated into agricultural
crop rotation and its environmental
benefits are enhanced by the inclusion
of flower strips.
The CO2 produced as a result of generating energy with biogas is approximately equivalent to the amount absorbed
by the plants during growth. The plant
residue obtained during fermentation is
then returned to the agricultural land.
Additional fertilisers are generally no
longer needed, reducing the use of mineral fertilisers, which are very energyintensive to manufacture.
Power and heat

from biogas
Power and heat

from fossil-fuel sources
200t CO2
Substrate provision
120t CO2
1,000t CO2
Consumables/fuel and energy consumption
50t CO2
Plant technology and construction
50t CO2
Fossil electricity
Diffuse emissions
Methane slip
Fossil heat
Total emissions: 455t CO2
Total emissions: 1,100t CO2
The nutrient cycle is closed

In other countries, organic waste and
leftover food are the primary substrates
used in biogas plants. This benefits the
climate in two respects: firstly, it prevents methane, which is produced during the decomposition of organic matter, from escaping into the atmosphere
(methane is 23 times more harmful to
the environment than CO2). Secondly,
the biogas plant uses this methane to
generate energy. Using liquid or solid
manure from livestock in a biogas plant
is particularly good for the climate. It
constitutes a pre-processing step, as it
makes the livestock manure more tolerable for plants and reduces methane
emissions during storage and spreading on fields and pastures. The neighbourhood also gains an added bonus,
since the odour emissions when spreading fermented products are considerably lower than with conventional slurry.
Replacing fossil fuels leads to

lower emissions
Producing 1kWh of power from biogas
generates 290 grams (g) of CO2. Producing the same quantity of power using fossil fuels releases 720g of CO2. As
a result, 430g of CO2 are saved per kWh
of electricity. This equals a saving of 60
percent compared to fossil fuel power
generation. Cultivating the biomass and
Greenhouse gas emissions of a

190 kW biogas plant compared to a
fossil-fuel power plant with the same
capacity
all necessary transportation, as well as

the emissions created in constructing
and operating the biogas plant, are included in the calculations. The higher
the proportion of liquid manure used in
the biogas plant and the better the use
made of the resulting heat, the more
the climate benefits. The savings potential generated by avoiding both mineral
fertiliser use and slurry storage losses
also comes into play. If waste is used as
a feedstock and heat is also generated
to replace fossil energy sources in heating, this improves the carbon footprint
even further.
To avoid methane emissions being released during biogas generation, the
storage containers for the fermented
residue are gas-tight. When spreading
these fermentation products, ammonia
emissions can be significantly reduced
by applying the liquid material close
to plant roots using a trailing hose, or
by working it into the ground quickly
if the field has not been planted. The
plant technology itself is also subject to
ongoing improvements: motors in cogeneration (CHP) plants, where biogas
is burned in order to generate electricity, achieve high efficiencies and are
equipped with catalytic converters for
flue gas purification.
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Photo: fotolia/ AnnaC
100t CO2
Sustainable production and the

efficient use of raw materials are
prerequisites for effective climate
protection.
Photo: Tom Baerwald
35t CO2
Plants that process high

proportions of slurry have a good
carbon footprint.
Photo: Bildagentur Landpixel
Mineral nutrients are preserved during the fermentation process in biogas plants.
Fermentation residue can thus be reused on fields as a high-quality fertiliser.
Fermentation Product:
a Valuable Commodity
Biogas can be used to generate electricity, heat and fuel. The energy yielded by biogas generation is closely
linked to its material cycle: whether in the form of slurry, energy crops or organic waste, the biomass fed
into the fermentation plant will leave the production process as fermented substrate. This fermentation residue is a valuable product which can be used on fields, gardens and other land for agricultural, horticultural
and landscaping purposes and its value is steadily increasing.
Photo: Stadtwerke Malchow/Peter Radnzel
Fermentation product storage

tank
As a rule, fermentation products are

spread in liquid form close to the farm.
For many plant operators, this constitutes the simplest and cheapest method
of closing the material cycle and returning the nutrients to the fields. Many
years of experience have taught farmers the advantages of livestock manure,
which is rich in nutrients and forms
humus. Fermentation makes these nutrients more readily available for the
plants and at the same time replaces
traditional mineral fertiliser, the production of which requires a great deal
of energy.
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Meeting requirements for fields, plant

beds and balconies
But that is not all: new processing
methods and technologies can be used
to create even more valuable goods
from the liquid fermentation product
namely, if the liquid and solid parts
are separated, the solid fraction can
be composted or dried further and pro
cessed into easily transportable pellets;
and the liquid fraction can be refined
using ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis or vacuum evaporation technology
to yield concentrated liquid manure.
In order to find new sales markets
for processed fermentation products,
the product characteristics must be
adapted to the needs of each particular
group of users. Given their expense,
very few such processing plants have
been established to date. Despite this,
Another option is to enhance the fermented product with other substances

such as biochar to create valuable soil
products. A range of processes, including pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonisation (HTC), can be employed to
manufacture these, though this pro
cess technology is also still in its early
stages of development.
One important prerequisite for ensuring that the processing of fermentation
products is also a profitable endeavour
is that they can be marketed on a legally
sound basis. Currently, this is guaranteed through the quality labels Grprodukt (fermentation product) and
NawaRo-Grprodukt (renewable raw
material fermentation product) issued
by the German Federal Association
for Compost Quality (BGK). To make
greater headway in a legally complex
environment, the German Biogas Association, together with the BGK, has
founded the Association for Fermentation Product Quality (GGG). In addition to general quality assurance, this
association is responsible for develop-
ing new marketing strategies through

the creation of harmonised standards.
A new definition of the term waste will
also be important in this context. Under previous legislation, fermentation
products generated from waste are still
defined as waste until spread on fields.
The biogas industry is now advocating
that fermentation products leave this
status behind at the biogas plant, provided appropriate criteria are met.
Photos: Tom Baerwald (top), fotolia/ Reinhold Fger (bottom)
the various fermentation products will

all find their buyers in future whether
in commercial horticulture, in agriculture, as a replacement for peat in soil
manufacturing or in pelletised form for
use by gardeners on flower beds and
balconies.
New perspectives new value added

The production of valuable fermentation products offers the biogas industry
as a whole new perspectives and new
options for value creation. This could offer interesting alternatives, particularly
for biogas producers in locations with
high cattle density and bottlenecks resulting from fertiliser legislation. Although many logistical and technical
challenges still exist in this segment,
there is no doubt that the market for
processed and dried fermentation products will continue to grow, as they are
easily on a par with traditional fertilisers. In order to encourage the sale of
fermentation products beyond national
borders, drafts are currently being prepared to include organic fertiliser in an
EU fertiliser ordinance that will apply
across Europe.
By fermenting slurry in biogas

plants, the nutrients are
converted into a form that can be
more readily used by plants.
Photo: FvB
Pelletised fermentation
product
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Photos: Tom Baerwald (left), Bildagentur Landpixel
Great Diversity among

Energy Crops
Diversity in the fields: turnips (left) as an

alternative to maize, deliberately planted wild
plants (right) to improve the natural scenery
Photo: Tom Baerwald
The fact that some citizens in Germany are critical of biogas production is largely due to the expansion of
maize cultivation. What many of these critics fail to see is that only part of the tall plants ends up in biogas
plants. A far larger proportion is destined for use as cattle feed. Of the 2.5 millionha in Germany used for
maize production in 2012, 900,000ha were used in biogas production. In an endeavour to make the cultivation of biomass more sustainable, the German Biogas Association has now launched the project Farbe
ins Feld (Colour in the Fields).
Many German states subsidise the

planting of flower strips, as here
in Kammerstein in the district of
Roth (Bavaria).
From a purely visual perspective, maize

still dominates energy crop production.
This sometimes clouds the view of the
crops advantages: maize utilises water and nutrients extremely efficiently
and exploits sunlight effectively to
produce large quantities of biomass. It
is comparably easy to harvest and ferments well in biogas plants. Added to
this, plant breeders the world over have
been working on maize for decades.
This gives it a big head start over other
energy crops. Meanwhile, plant breeders and biogas plant operators are researching how more diversity can be
gained on farmland where energy crops
are grown. Cultivation requires a lot of
patience, however it may be 20 years
until new varieties enter the market.
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Varying water requirements

In the driest regions of Europe, sorghum
is grown for biogas production with great
success. The sweet sorghum and switchgrass grown in Eastern Europe consume
only modest amounts of water. Nevertheless, they supply high yields which
even surpass those of maize in periods of
drought. These grasses do not fare well
in cooler conditions, however. Moreover,
they can only be sown later in the year,
as the seeds will only germinate at soil
temperatures of 12C and above. In the
case of maize, on the other hand, breeders have succeeded in adapting the crop
to cooler European temperatures. Sugar
beet is now not only cultivated for sugar
production, it also provides excellent biogas yields. However, the crop must be
cleaned before it enters the biogas plant,
as earth stuck to the beets can cause
faults in biogas plants. Stones in the soil
Biomass yields in t of dry mass per ha

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Good growing conditions

Average growing conditions
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Bad growing conditions
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Cereals are increasingly being cultivated for use as whole crop silage (WCS),
with rye in particular providing good
yields. Crop farming experts also see
considerable yield potential in oats, as
the plants cope well with little light and
cool temperatures, and even continue to
grow in September. The big advantage is
that, because the grains are sown in autumn, the soil remains covered through
the winter. This protects the soils nutrients against leaching and makes them
available to the plants during spring.
When the rye is then harvested in early
summer, there is still time to plant catch
crops. This helps to condition the soil, as
the plant material forms new humus.
Alternatively, plant growth can also be
mown and fermented in biogas plants. In
any case, new crop rotations are currently being established. For example, rye
can be harvested very early as forage rye
leaving enough time in May to then sow
maize or sorghum. Both cereals planted
for food and maize can be undersown
with grasses. They grow in the shade
of the main crop and then develop after
it has been harvested, allowing them to
be gathered for biogas production in the
Sweet
sorghum
Sudan grass
Photo: Tom Baerwald
Habitat for wildlife

Many new crops are also contributing
to the welcome diversity of species
on farmland. These include silphium
perfoliatum, a plant originating from
North America with a proliferation of
yellow flowers that attract bees from
June to September. The biogas yields
are impressive and in some regions
even rival those of maize. Wild plants,
such as tansy, knapweeds and various
species of mallow, are sown as borders
in maize fields or on larger areas. They
are an important source of food for myriad insects and birds. If the plants form
part of perennial combinations that are
left standing over winter, they provide
vital habitat for wildlife. They also supply high biomass yields and can be harvested using conventional equipment.
Another benefit of wild herbs and flowers is that they require no pesticides or
fertiliser. Furthermore, they improve
the appearance of energy crop fields
when grown in flower strips. In order to
support the planting of flower strips in
agricultural practice, the German Bio
gas Association launched the Farbe
ins Feld campaign in April 2010. Farmers and biogas plant operators therefore themselves have the tools both to
overcome any reservations among the
general public regarding energy crop
cultivation and to contribute to greater
biodiversity in their fields.
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Sorghum
Cultivating catch crops
following spring. Intercropping is also

undergoing something of a revival. Rye,
for example, combines well with leguminous plants such as bright blossoming
vetches, which also delight insects.
might find their way into the digester,

which would damage the plant equipment. Today there exists a whole host
of technical solutions for cleaning the
beets and preparing them for the bio
gas process. Hopes are also pinned on
plant breeders helping in this respect, as
smooth skin would mean less soil adhering to the plants in the first place.
Beet
Maize
Grain/whole
crop silage
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Wild plants provide additional

sources of food for bees and other
insects.
Photo: EnviTec Biogas AG
German companies have set up lots of plants abroad, for example in Boderno/Italy, Liepaja/Latvia, Stoke Bardolph/United Kingdom and Rohan/France
(read in clockwise direction).
From Germany out into the World

Biogas Is an Export Hit
No other country in Europe generates so much power from biogas as Germany: in 2010, the Federal
Republic led the field with an output of some 16billion kWh, followed by Great Britain (5.7billion) and
Italy (2.1billion). Alongside these two countries, the Czech Republic is among the most important export
markets for the German biogas industry.
2012 saw around 7,600 systems with

a cumulative capacity of almost
3,200MW generate 21.9billion kWh in
Germany, thus consolidating the countrys position as the international front
runner. This makes the German biogas
industry particularly strong: in 2012 it
provided some 41,000 jobs and is set
to generate sales totalling 6.5 billion
euros. Whilst the domestic market has
been declining of late, export quotas
are on the up; in 2011 these were still at
around ten percent but in 2012 should
reach 30 percent.
Italy, the Czech Republic and

Great Britain
Italy, the Czech Republic and Great
Britain are home to Germanys key
export markets. There are, however,
numerous other countries in Europe
where biogas production is virtually
non-existent, despite the considerable
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potential available. These include Romania, Slovakia and Hungary as well as

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Finland,
Sweden, Ireland and Poland are also
far from exhausting their capabilities.
According to an analysis performed by
the State Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioenergy at the University of Hohenheim: Thanks to its large
agricultural areas and favourable conditions for cultivation, Eastern Europe
in particular holds enormous potential
for growing renewable raw materials as
biogas substrates.
2011 saw Italy really step up its game: according to the latest figures, an impressive 40 percent of the countrys 410MW
capacity was installed in the past year.
Statistics from the Italian Biogas Association (Consorzio Italiano Biogas - CIB)
show that there are now 620 plants with
an average output of 660kW in the country. Lombardy leads the board among
Italys administrative regions, followed
Agricultural biogas plants are currently seeing by far the most rapid development here, and vast increases in
installed capacity are to be expected
in this sector over the coming year.
Similarly to Germany, the Czech state
offers a guaranteed feed-in tariff for
a period of 20 years. The technology
and equipment employed are often
purchased from German or Austrian
manufacturers.
Great Britain, too, is set to see rapid
progress. In 2011, the British government announced its strategic plan for
expanding biogas production. Published
by the Department for Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), this plan
aims for 100 large-scale and 1000 smaller biogas plants to be commissioned in
the country by 2020, with the latter primarily in agricultural settings.
Austria also has the potential to become an attractive market, though the
biogas industry there is hoping to see
improvements in feed-in conditions, as
the present tariffs are barely adequate.
The parliament passed an amendment to its Green Electricity Act in
July 2011, which seemed to satisfy the
environmental associations and most
renewable energy sectors. But while
wind power in Austria is now expecting substantial increases in capacity,
adequate remuneration for bioenergy
is still lacking.
According to figures from Austrian
regulatory authority E-Control, 520million kWh of power were generated from
biogas in Austria in 2011, compared to
539 million during the previous year.
At the end of 2011, 363 plants with a cumulative electrical capacity of 105 MW
were connected to the grid. By way of
comparison, biogas currently covers
around one percent of the 60billion kWh
of total Austrian power consumption.
Across Europe as a whole, 30.3billion
kWh of power were generated from
biogas in 2010, which represents a
good twenty percent increase on the
previous year, and the targets for further expansion have already been set:
in their National Renewable Energy
Action Plan (NREAP), all EU countries have pledged to expand the use
of renewable energy in many cases
quite significantly. German companies
in the biogas industry can therefore
soon expect to find even more attractive export markets within Europe.
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Things are hotting up in the Czech Republic as well. According to statistics

from the Czech Biogas Association,
342 plants with a cumulative electrical
capacity of 244 MW were in operation
in mid-2012. Almost 40 percent of these
are agricultural plants and the same
quantity work with sewage gas. Figures
from the German-Czech Chamber of
Industry and Commerce state that the
number of biogas plants operated in the
Czech Republic rose by almost half in
2011. The regions of Central Bohemia,
South Bohemia and South Moravia
were home to the largest numbers of
installations.
Austria pins hopes on better feed-in

conditions
by Veneto and Piedmont. Nationwide,

annual power production was a good
threebillion kWh in 2011, meaning that
almost one percent of Italian consumption is now covered by biogas.
PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO/ PAWEL GAUL
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Whos Who?
Companies and their business segments at a glance (in alphabetical order)
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2G Energy AG
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AAT Abwasser- und Abfalltechnik GmbH
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Agraferm Technologies AG
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agri.capital GmbH
50
agriKomp GmbH
49
agrogen
52
AGROTEL GmbH
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AL-KO THERM GMBH
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APROVIS Energy Systems GmbH
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Armatec
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Arnold AG GRUNDFOS Arnold AG
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AVS BHKW GmbH
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Awite Bioenergie GmbH
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Axpo Kompogas AG
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B.T.S. BIOGAS GMBH
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BAG Budissa Agroservice GmbH
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Baur Folien GmbH
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BD AGRO/AD AGRO systems GmbH &

Co. KG
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BDC Dorsch Consult Ingenieurgesellschaft

mbH
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BioConstruct GmbH
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BIOFerm GmbH (Viessmann Group)
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BIOGAS NORD AG
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Biogaskontor Kberle GmbH
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Biogas-Ost Unternehmensgruppe
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BTA International GmbH
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biogas weser-ems GmbH & Co. KG
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CLAAS
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Consentis Anlagenbau GmbH
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dbds Deutsche Biogas Dach-Systeme

GmbH
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Dreyer & Bosse Kraftwerke GmbH
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Franz Eisele und Shne GmbH & Co. KG
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EISENMANN AG
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Elster GmbH
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EnviTec Biogas AG
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Enwa AS Deutschland
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Evonik Industries AG
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GE Jenbacher gas engines
78
GICON Bioenergie GmbH
79
Green Energy
75
Green Protection GmbH
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HAASE Energietechnik GmbH
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Honeywell GmbH FEMA Regelgerte
81
HUBER SE
81
HUESKER Synthetic GmbH
82
ibes Ingenieurbro Dr. Eisenhardt

Sonneberg
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juwi Bio GmbH
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LAMBDA Gesellschaft fr Gastechnik mbH
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LANXESS Deutschland GmbH
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LEHMANN Maschinenbau GmbH
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LIPP GmbH
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LUFA Nord-West
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Mainsite Technologies GmbH
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MAN Truck & Bus AG,

Engines & Components
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Josef Mehrer GmbH & Co. KG
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MEP Maschinenringe S-H Energie Pool

GmbH & Co. KG
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MFB International Biogas Engineers S.A.
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MTA S.p.A.
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MT-Energie GmbH
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MWM GmbH
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NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme GmbH
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NORTH-TEC Maschinenbau GmbH
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KOBIT GmbH
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Zander Division
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Pro2 Anlagentechnik GmbH
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PRONOVA Analysentechnik
GmbH & Co. KG
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PURAC PUREGAS
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R.E.U.S. Energy GmbH
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RENG Industriesysteme GmbH
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(Viessmann Group)
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Schmack Carbotech
GmbH (Viessmann Group)
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SCHNELL Motoren AG
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Schwarting Biosystem GmbH
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seepex GmbH
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Seiler GmbH
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Senergie GmbH Cogeneration Units
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SES Energiesysteme GmbH
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Hermann Sewerin GmbH
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Siemens AG
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SILOKING Mayer Maschinenbaugesellschaft mbH
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SILOXA AG
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streisal GmbH
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Suma Rhrtechnik GmbH
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UNION Instruments GmbH
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UTS Biogastechnik GmbH
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Viessmann Group
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WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH
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WILO SE
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Wolf System GmbH
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Xylem Water Solutions
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COMPANIES
2G Energy AG
Optimisation of the entire energy generation process
2G ENERGY AG
Benzstrae 3
48619 Heek
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)2568 9347-0

FA X
2G has established itself as one of the

worlds leading manufacturers of CHP
units and aims to play an active part in
the global energy revolution. By producing these modules for distributed
power systems that use combined heat
and power, we make an active contribution to the implementation of global
political climate goals and help our
customers beyond this, by saving them
money with their energy supply.
+49 (0)2568 9347-15

EMAIL
info@2-g.com
WEB
www.2-g.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1995
The product portfolio ranges from systems with electrical power outputs of
1 kW for domestic use to large plants
with capacities of 2,000 kW that generate electricity and supply heat for
complete real estate. The broad range
of the product portfolio enables the use
of various gases and gas mixtures. 2G
modules are therefore operated with
natural gas and biomethane as well as
with various lean gases such as biogas,
sewage gas or LFG methane.
Worldwide, we have thousands of satisfied customers and partners who are

already convinced by the performance
and quality of 2G products. 2G plants
have been successfully installed in
more than 20 countries.
SALES VOLUME
167.3 million
EMPLOYEES
450
2G products are established around the world.
AGROTEL GmbH
Manufacture, delivery and installation of gas storage and concrete protection solutions
AGROTEL GMBH
Gewerbegebiet Har tham 9
94152 Neuhaus (Inn)
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)8503 91499-0

FA X
+49 (0)8503 91499-33

EMAIL
info@agrotel.eu
WEB
www.agrotel.eu
YEAR FOUNDED
1987
EMPLOYEES
110
(Agrotel Group)
COMPANIES
Renewable energies, including energy

from biogas, play an important role
when it comes to the prospects for the future. AGROTEL manufactures a variety
of products designed to meet the needs
associated with these prospects. Among
the products is a double-membrane gas
holder for digesters and post-digestion
tanks a functional component of biogas
plants. The combination of high-quality
membranes and V4A stainless steel offers superior quality for air-inflated roof
structures with integrated gas holders.
Despite advanced concrete technology, the surfaces in concrete digesters and post-digestion tanks that are
exposed to methane gas and hydrogen
sulphide require lasting protection. To
improve resistance against corrosive
acid attacks in closed concrete tanks,
AGROTEL has designed and devel-
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Szarvas biogas plant in Hungary
oped the extremely stable Wiretarp

concrete protection foil. This patented
concrete protector offers a means of
ensuring optimum and long-lasting
protection for concrete structures
within biogas plants.
Liquid manure and co-substrate plant, 1.4 MWel, Slovenia
Whey fermentation, 500 kWel, Austria
Hydraulic fermenter
Plant for production waste materials, 1.6 MWel, USA
Plant for renewable raw materials, 1 MWel, Austria
AAT Abwasser- und Abfalltechnik GmbH

Biogas technology at its most advanced! Your experienced partner for difficult tasks
A AT GmbH was founded in 1993,
though the employees expertise is
drawn from 31 years of experience in
biogas plant construction. A AT supplies anaerobic plants (biogas plants)
for processing organic production
waste materials which simultaneously
generate energy. The companys core
competence lies in systems for treating
and processing industrial production
waste materials, food waste, renewable
raw materials, agricultural substrates
and municipal sludge. Our primary
services include planning, consulting,
construction management, equipment
supply, start-up support and after-sales
service. Thanks to our extensive knowledge, we provide well-thought-out plant
concepts as well as sophisticated standard solutions, and regularly develop
tailor-made solutions.
Examples include: the MSB digester

for whey fermentation and purification,
which enables whey to be fed into the
municipal wastewater treatment plant.
A AT offers the following main components: substrate pretreatment systems,

digesters, agitators, gas holders, gas
extraction equipment, desulphurisation plants, gas flares, control and safety devices, and control systems. The input materials determine the technology
used. A AT offers unique solutions for
an extremely wide range of demands.
The digester has been used successfully

for a large variety of mono-substrates
and mixed substrates such as: slop, food
waste, organic waste, liquid manure,
renewable raw materials, potato waste
and sewage sludge.
The hydraulic digester, designed in accordance with the AAT alternating pressure system, is a unique system for
several reasons. It has no mechanical
components such as agitators, the biogas produced in the digester drives
mixing and substrate discharge, sediment and scum are discharged effectively and the flow is defined without
short-circuit current.
This system offers the following advantages: maximum degree of process stability, high degradation rate of organic
matter, high energy yield, low susceptibility to faults and extremely low
operating and maintenance costs.
AAT ABWASSER- UND

ABFALLTECHNIK GMBH
Konrad-Doppelmayr-Strae 17
6960 Wolfur t
Austria
PHONE
+43 (0)5574 65190-0

FA X
+43 (0)5574 65185-6

EMAIL
of fice@aat-biogas.at
WEB
www.aat-biogas.at
YEAR FOUNDED
1993
All our plants comply with industrial

standards.
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Agraferm Technologies AG
International growth from local roots efficient biogas plants for agricultural, industrial and communal waste
Biogas plant in Taverham (UK)
Holleben biogas plant one of the most modern biomethane plants in Europe
AGRAFERM
TECHNOLOGIES AG
Frberstrae 7
85276 Pfaf fenhofen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)8441 8086-100

FA X
+49 (0)8441 8086-190

EMAIL
info@agraferm.com
WEB
Those who choose to construct biogas

plants do so with a view to making a
long-term investment, so profitability
is a key priority. As a renowned plant
manufacturer, Agraferm has long
been synonymous with quality, performance and reliability within the industry. Back in 2004, a group of biogas experts came together to pool their many
years of expertise. This led to the creation of Agraferm Technologies AG,
headquartered in the Bavarian town
of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm. Today,
Agraferm Technologies AG has grown
into an internationally successful company constructing biogas plants for
wet and dry fermentation.
www.agraferm.com
YEAR FOUNDED
2004
EMPLOYEES
80
COMPANIES
Agraferms biogas and biomethane

plants, such as those installed in Merzig, Holleben and Lichtensee (GER), or
those in Poundbury and Great Saxham
(UK), are characterised by their high
level of profitability and efficiency. Our
company philosophy is rooted in the
use of sophisticated technology, which
enables plant layout and gas yields to be
optimised whilst at the same time keeping tank volumes to a minimum. This
is particularly attractive for locations
where space is at a premium.
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Our philosophy high-quality technology for a diverse

mix of substrates
As the market for substrates becomes

increasingly restricted and depleted,
Agraferm customers are able to utilise
substrates that are not viable in other
plants, or can only be used in limited
quantities. It is precisely these challenges that are addressed by products
such as the Agraferm paddle mixer
now a mature technology. This is particularly the case in view of the 2012
edition of the Renewable Energy Sources Act, which is restricting the quantity
of maize used in biogas plants for the
first time.
Optimum interaction between highquality technology and a stable biological process is the cornerstone of profitable biogas plant operation. Agraferm
customers benefit from qualified technical and biological services and an
extensive range of added extras from
within the Agraferm Group.
agriKompGmbH
True specialists biogas plants from agriKomp
Robert Bugar and Michael Engelhardt,
the founders of the agriKomp company,
have been committed to energy generation from biogas since the 1990s. In the
meantime, agriKomp has built more
than 600 biogas plants from 40 kW up to
2.5 MW Europe-wide, and many more
have been equipped with components
made by agriKomp.
The agriKomp biogas plants work reliably and economically. Experience, tailor-made designs, structured processes
in construction and especially the implementation of the tried and tested
agriKomp components guarantee this.
Proof of the reliability and quality of
the Bavarian companys technology is
especially the fact that agriKomp develops and manufactures all the essential
components of biogas plants itself.
The name agriKomp is not only synonymous with efficient technology but also
stands for innovation, conviction and a
great deal of entrepreneurial spirit.
The first small, mobile biogas
plant, Gllewerk, was developed by
agriKomp. The company initially pre sented the concept at the Eurotier agri-
cultural trade fair in 2008 and, despite

poor remuneration under the EEG,
commissioned the first plants in 2009.
Then suddenly in 2012, an adapted
EEG came into force that could have
been written especially for the Gllewerk system! The excellent rate of remuneration for plants with a high manure share transformed the Gllewerk
system into a best seller for agriKomp
overnight.
The unconventional and pioneering approaches conceived by the companys
managing directors Robert Bugar and
Michael Engelhardt not only have a
significant influence on their companys development and technology. The
Bayernplan a concept developed to
increase the use of renewable energy
in Bavaria was born during a meeting between Robert Bugar and the
Minister-President of Bavaria, Horst
Seehofer, at agriKomp in Merkendorf
in April 2012.
AGRIKOMP GMBH
Energiepark 2
91732 Merkendor f
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)9826 659 59-0

FA X
+49 (0)9826 659 59-10

EMAIL
info@agriKomp.de
WEB
www.biogastechnik.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2000
At present, there are around 450 employees working Europe-wide for

agriKomp. Alongside the company
headquarters in the Franconian town of
Merkendorf, there are further German
offices in Schleswig Holstein, Rhineland Palatinate and Baden-Wrttemberg. The company, founded in 2000,
is represented in Europe in the Czech
Republic, France, Poland, Italy, Great
Britain, Ireland, Slovakia and Canada.
Biogas plant at the University of

Weihenstephan-Triesdorf agricultural college
Small Gllewerk biogas plant with an

output of up to 120 kW
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COMPANIES
Biomethane plant in Holleben
agri.capital GmbH
Reliable energy for a future worth living
Using natural resources sustainably
Combined heat and power (CHP) unit
The rapid expansion of renewable energy poses one of the main challenges
for the energy revolution in Germany.
Decentralised energy generation is
becoming increasingly important in
terms of fulfilling energy policy objectives and gaining wider social backing.
Biogas plants help climate protection
goals to be met, reduce dependency on
imported energy and guarantee supply
security in Germany.
The agri.capital Group focuses exclusively on the energy source biogas and
currently owns and operates biogas
plants in more than 80 locations with a
total connected electrical output of over
70MW. This makes agri.capital the largest biogas-based energy provider in Europe. Investments are made for the first
20 years of each plants operation, corresponding to the period of remuneration
set out in the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). Founded by a farmer and
entrepreneur from Westphalia in 2004
and headquartered in Mnster, the agri.
capital Group is not itself an investment
company. Its principal shareholder is
Alinda Capital Partners, an American investment company that manages retirement and pension funds and operates in
many countries including Germany.
agri.capitals areas of expertise comprise the entire biogas supply chain:
project
development
planning
financing
construction work
commercial and technical plant management
management of raw materials
biological support
grid connection
sale of electricity, heat and biomethane
approval
Biomethane plant in Pliening
COMPANIES
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Biomethane plant in Pliening
Gas processing unit
Cooperation models for farmers
agri.capitals business model is based

on a close partnership with the agricultural industry. The company itself
does not own any cultivated land, and
its biogas plants are operated by local farmers who supply them with raw
materials. These partnerships are
safeguarded through long-term agreements and, thanks to performancerelated remuneration, farmers have
the opportunity to participate permanently in the success of their respective
plants. More than 700 farmers are currently partnered with agri.capital.
An intensive and time-consuming planning process precedes the implementation of any new biogas project. All parties are involved from an early stage,
especially the authorities responsible
for granting approval. The extensive
legal provisions are always observed
and compliance with them is monitored
by competent authorities. The general
public is notified of all construction
projects during the planning stage.
Citizens reservations are always taken
seriously and often, following objective
discussions, feasible compromises are
generally found.
When selecting which technology

to use, agri.capital chooses the best
quality products from tried-and-tested
suppliers working in the sector who
deliver items on an industrial scale. A
high level of standardisation in terms
of technology, processes and contracts
ensures optimum plant operation and
lays the foundations for consistently
high plant efficiency. Due to ongoing
efforts to increase plant efficiency with
respect to technology, substrate choice
and digester biology, our plants achieve
an above average level of performance.
Individual projects are tailored to conform as well as possible to EEG remuneration structures or local market conditions in order to ensure the plants run
economically and profitably.
AGRI.CAPITAL GMBH
Hafenweg 15
48155 Mnster
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)251 27601-100

FA X
+49 (0)251 27601-900

EMAIL
info@agri-capital.de
WEB
www.agri-capital.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2004
EMPLOYEES
200
An additional key focus of agri.capital

is biomethane feed-in and it is here that
the company sees great potential for
growth. agri.capital currently operates
eight plants that feed biomethane into
the natural gas grid and further plants
are under construction. This biomethane is sold to utility companies, municipal utilities or individual CHP plant operators to cover the increasing demand
for environmentally-friendly gas.
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COMPANIES
Container design also available
INE
NG
GASE
Highest efficiency BlueRail
BGA222 with 380 kWel standard version within building
agrogen
Reliable and highly efficient gas engines by agrogen
agrogen
AGROGEN GMBH
Energiepark 4
91732 Merkendor f
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)9826 6585-0

FA X
+49 (0)9826 6585-200

EMAIL
info@agrogen.eu
WEB
www.agrogen.eu
In order to reach high levels of profitability, it is crucial to use biogas with the
highest possible efficiency. Founded in
2006, agrogen GmbH has enhanced its
gas CHP units with an innovative gas
injection system in order to achieve
this goal. Our BlueRail technology enables us to reach mechanical efficiency
rates of up to 44%. At the same time,
this technological advancement offers
us the ability to reduce NOx emissions.
Even values of 250 mg/Nm can be
achieved during normal operation with
biogas.
BlueRail technology is based on the
electronically controlled optimisation
of combustion cycles. As in any conventional gas engine, the lean biogas-air
mixture is generated outside the combustion chamber, then turbocharged,
intercooled and fed in. The special
feature of BlueRail technology is that
a small amount of additional biogas is
injected directly in front of the spark
plug. This significantly improves the
process conditions throughout the
whole combustion chamber. Additional
sensors monitor the combustion process continuously, and are also used to
determine the correct injection timing.
COMPANIES
52
agrogen has now developed BlueRail

technology for series production and
the first products have been equipped
with it. The BlueRail system is now
available for all agrogen CHP units with
V-type engines.
Our power range extends from 55 to
430 kW with inline and V-type engines.
In addition to CHP modules, we provide
our customers with additional accessories to build complete power stations,
e.g. exhaust systems, various container
versions, modules for biogas conditioning and distribution units for micro-gas
networks. Our supply portfolio is completed by an extended service package
that includes installation, commissioning and after sales services such as
maintenance and spare parts distribution.
AL-KO THERM GMBH

ECO-SYS from AL-KO THERM GMBH: waste heat exploitation in biogas plants and drying technology for harvests
Thanks to our ECO-SYS concept, we
at AL-KO THERM GMBH ensure the
waste heat present in biogas plants,
which is typically generated during
conversion into electrical energy, is exploited in an extremely profitable way.
What is more, biogas plant operators
are able to benefit from our technology
twice over: on the one hand any waste
heat present is fully utilised as required
under German and international regulations, and on the other, additional
AL-KO THERM GMBH

Hauptstrae 248250
89343 Jettingen-Scheppach
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)8225 39 2282

FA X
+49 (0)8225 39 552282
AL-KO ECO-SYS drying device for exploiting waste

heat in biogas plants
EMAIL
stefan.ketterle@al-ko.de
turnover can be generated from offering drying services. Alternatively, drying the biogas plants own biomass will
allow its profits to increase over the
decades, as dried harvests can be sold
at full value.
WEB
www.al-ko.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1975
SALES VOLUME
110 million
EMPLOYEES
550
AL-KO ECO-SYS drying device with ducts

and tubes connected to the container housing
the material/biomasses to be dried
Armatec
Agitating moving pumping
Armatec FTS is a leading company
with a complete product range for
pumping and homogenisation in biogas
applications.
Long shaft agitator
high level of homogenisation
suitable for all types of containers
modification of material flow
equipment can be mounted through
relevant opening even with a full
container
Submersible agitator
Gas agitator
Cavity pump (eccentric screw pump)
large variety
from 5 m 3/h up to 400 m 3/h
ARMATEC FTS
GMBH CO. KG
Simoniusstrae 28
88239 Wangen
Germany
Immersion-cutter pump
Blower pump
Armatec FTS is based in the south of
Germany but supplies products all over
the world. Research and development
form the basis of our success.
PHONE
+49 (0)7522 9769-0

FA X
+49 (0)7522 9769-59

EMAIL
Dont hesitate to contact us, our engineering team will gladly assist you.
info@armatec-fts.de
WEB
www.armatec-fts.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1965
EMPLOYEES
29
Armatec FTS longshaft and vertical agitators
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COMPANIES
APROVIS Energy Systems GmbH

Systematic energy efficiency in CHP plants
Ready-to-connect exhaust gas heat recovery unit
APROVIS ENERGY SYSTEMS

GMBH
Ornbauer Strae 10
91746 Weidenbach
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)9826 6583-0

FA X
+49 (0)9826 6583-110

EMAIL
info@aprovis-gmbh.de
WEB
www.aprovis-gmbh.de
APROVIS Energy Systems GmbH has

set itself the challenge of using the energy from CHP plants in the most efficient way possible. You can count on
us for all matters surrounding system
solutions for gas processing and exhaust gas heat recovery in CHP plants.
We develop modern, fully effective gas
processing and exhaust gas heat recovery solutions that can be integrated into
every heat recovery concept, satisfying
both the environment and our customers pockets. Our commitment to the
cause is highlighted by the fact that we
have successfully implemented more
than 3,000 projects over the last three
years.
The foundations of our success:

Quality
Our products are developed using ultramodern technology and high-quality

materials, but it is down to our employees expert knowledge that they are able
to achieve the best possible results.
Reliability
Our many years of experience and excellent service have paid off we have
gained the trust of all the major engine
manufacturers and are the market leader in exhaust gas heat exchangers.
Innovation
In addition to giving our best to all of

our current projects, we strive to complete all future projects as successfully
as possible. To do so, we work closely
with our customers and universities,
as we believe that progress only counts
as such when it is regarded as a breakthrough by you.
YEAR FOUNDED
2000
EMPLOYEES
80
You can find more information about

us and our products at
www.aprovis-gmbh.de.
System solution for biogas cooling and
biogas desulphurisation
COMPANIES
54
Arnold AG GRUNDFOS Arnold AG

35 years of experience mixing slurry for agriculture, municipalities, industry and biogas
Founded in 1977 and boasting years
of experience in which it has continuously developed its techniques for mixing products for municipal wastewater
businesses, agriculture and biogas,
Arnold AG was taken over by Grundfos
one of the worlds leading pump manufacturers on 1st May 2002.
Constant growth in the biogas sector

The introduction of Germanys first
Renewable Energy Sources Act(EEG)
meant the export of Arnold AGs biogas
mixers to international biogas markets
was launched with great success, challenging us to manage an extraordinary level of growth. Today, 35% of the
overall number of mixers produced at
Arnold AG are sold to the worldwide
biogas market.
Reliable mixing solutions for biogas

applications
life-long reliability
robust construction
modular motors and planetary gear
systems
designed for continuous operation
under the most difficult operating
conditions
very efficient with low operating
costs
easy maintenance
special biogas cable and 2K epoxymoulded cable inlet
for use at high temperatures of up to
60 C
standard execution or explosion proof
with ATEX certification
low propeller revolution speed for
smooth mixing
long propeller lifetime
15 years of fulfilling the highest quality requirements and thousands of

satisfied customers worldwide
In 1997 we established a 360-degree
quality management system to meet
our customers expectations in our
high-quality products.
quality management in accordance
with ISO 9001:2008
environmental management in accordance with ISO 14001:2004
occupational health and safety standards in accordance with
OHSAS 18001:2007
AMG mixer
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ARNOLD AG
GRUNDFOS ARNOLD AG
Industrie Nord 12
6105 Schachen
Switzerland
PHONE
+41 (0)41 497 39 39

FA X
+41 (0)41 497 30 17

EMAIL
info-gam@grundfos.com
WEB
www.arnold-ag.ch
YEAR FOUNDED
1977
EMPLOYEES
34
AFG flowmaker
COMPANIES
AVS BHKW GmbH

Combined heat and power units & service from South Germany
Best quality, support and service
Top-quality, innovative products and perfect service make AVS one of the leading manufacturers of environmentallyfriendly combined heat and power units.
All AVS CHPUs are geared specifically
to meet individual requirements and
specifications. The AVS planning and
service team develops customised solutions with precisely adapted performance and design features. Naturally
this applies to the service as well.
AVS BHKW GMBH

Salemstrae 43
89584 Ehingen-Stetten
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7393 9507-602

FA X
+49 (0)7393 9507-646

EMAIL
info@avs-bhkw.de
WEB
www.avs-bhkw.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2007
EMPLOYEES
22
Motor endoscopy allows motor
components to be examined without
dismantling them.
Extremely economical CHPU plants with outstanding overall

efficiency
Even though AVS CHPUs are robust and

fully-developed systems, they still need
regular check-ups. From one-off maintenance through to full maintenance
agreements, you will get precisely the
service you want and need. Our service
network of authorised partners covers
Germany, Poland, Italy and France. Motor endoscopy with video recordings allows motor components to be examined
without dismantling them. This reduces
CHPU downtime to a minimum.
Awite Bioenergie GmbH

Gas analysis and automation your partner for controlled success
Bioenergie GmbH
AWITE
BIOENERGIE GMBH
Grnseiboldsdor fer Weg 5
85416 Langenbach
Germany
Measurements and automation are vital

processes in every biotechnology plant.
The more accurate and extensive they
are, the more they prove to be time
and cost saving factors. Therefore,
comprehensive process control and
automation are basic parameters for
the smooth operation and economic
success of your plant.
Take advantage of our years of experience in the areas of gas analysis, automation and measuring technology.
PHONE
+49 (0)8761 72162-0

FA X
+49 (0)8761 72162-11

EMAIL
info@awite.de
WEB
www.awite.com
YEAR FOUNDED
2001
EMPLOYEES
30
Head office
COMPANIES
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Gas analysis system

AwiFLEX Cool+
Since 2001, Awite has been developing first-class, high-performance gas

analysis systems based on individual
customer requirements. Not only do we
offer the development, manufacturing,
installation, initial setup and operation
of our systems, but we are also your
long-term partner for service and maintenance in Germany and abroad. From
software creation to sensor systems
and cabinet construction: we offer you
complete instrumentation and control
technology from one single source we
are your reliable partner!
The steel series PF1500 Kompogas digester with a throughput of around 20,000 Mg/a (plant in Chavornay, CH)
The PF1500 Kompogas digester with feed screw
Fully automated processing of organic waste in a

Kompogas plant: deep bunker, crane and shredder
The horizontal plug-flow dry digester

from Axpo Kompogas
Axpo Kompogas AG
Organic waste to biogas over 450 years of operational experience
Once the pioneer of continuous dry fermentation, AxpoKompogasAG has developed into the world market leader in
this field. The company specialises in
constructing and operating anaerobic
digestion plants for the recycling of municipal, commercial and industrial organic waste and contributes to resource
management. More than 65Kompogas
plants worldwide generate biogas from
organic waste every day, meaning the
patented Kompogas process has cumulative operating experience of more
than 450years.
The operating procedure begins as
soon as the organic waste is delivered.
The waste is processed using shredders and sieves before being conveyed
to the digester. Fermentation lasts
around 14days, after which the biogas
generated is used for the CO2 -neutral
production of power and heat in CHP
plants or, once it is pre-treated, fed
into the public gas grid. Any material
remaining after the fermentation and
composting processes can be sold as
sterile, nutrient-rich natural fertiliser
or, following refinement, as compost.
The key elements of Kompogas plants

include their loading systems, plugflow digesters equipped with horizontal agitators and heaters, discharge
modules and control systems. All of the
upstream and downstream components
are available as optional extras and can
also be adapted to fit our customers
specific needs.
The arrangement and assembly of the
components vary for each individual
project. Thanks to our many years of
experience in operating our own plants,
we have developed extensive expertise
in this area. This is reflected in the way
in which we plan and construct our customised biogas plants, as well as in the
range of services we offer.
AXPO KOMPOGAS AG
Flughofstrae 54
8152 Glattbrugg
Switzerland
PHONE
+41 (0)44 80977-88

FA X
+41 (0)44 80977-00

EMAIL
info@axpo-kompogas.ch
WEB
www.axpo-kompogas.ch
YEAR FOUNDED
1991
EMPLOYEES
140
The Kompogas process boasts the

following impressive features:
above average gas yields
stable biological processes
maximum availability
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COMPANIES
Scheme of the [ETA] max power plant
1 MW biogas power plant in Bagnolo

Cremasco
1 MW biogas power plant in Cona
2 MW biogas power plant in Gragnano

Trebbiense
B.T.S. BIOGAS GMBH

The right choice! Innovation is our passion!
B.T.S. ITALIA SRL

St. Lorenznerstrae 34
39031 Bruneck
Italy
PHONE
+39 0474 37 01 19
EMAIL
info@bts-biogas.com
WEB
www.bts-biogas.com
YEAR FOUNDED
2008
SALES VOLUME
70 million
EMPLOYEES
100
BRANCH OFFICE GERMANY
B.T.S. BIOGAS GMBH

St. Coloman-Strae 36
85614 Kirchseeon
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)8091 5376-901
COMPANIES
Engineers, biologists, chemists, agriculturalists and technicians at B.T.S.

Biogas have experience spanning nearly
twenty years. The company deals with
the design, installation, construction
and operation of biogas power plants.
Numerous experiences have contributed to the development of unique technologies in the biogas world such as
the BIOaccelerator or BIOdry which
increase and optimise the productivity
and profitability of our power plants, innovative solutions that allow you to increase the biological efficiency of your
power plant.
B.T.S. Biogas also offers biological
assistance and consulting, utilises a
part of its resources for developing appropriate software to computerise the
management of the plants and finally
it has a laboratory in Porto Mantovano
(Italy) completely dedicated to the biogas world: METANlab. It is equipped
with the most sophisticated apparatus,
which allows the company to perform
all kinds of analysis.
Our plants are under daily monitoring
by the B.T.S. Biogas technical team
and by the staff dedicated to biological assistance; their aim is to optimise
seeding, harvests, ensilage, drawing
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and the biological management of the

biogas plant.
To date, B.T.S. Biogas has built more
than 110 plants all over Europe and
more than 60 are currently at the design and construction stage. The company, which has three subsidiaries in
the north of the country, is the market
leader in Italy with more than 80MW of
installed electrical power.
We have offices and sales representatives in Germany, the Czech Republic
and Brazil in order to develop foreign
markets with our established technology. Additionally, B.T.S. Biogas carries
out projects in South Korea, Thailand
and Japan.
Our strengths:
planning, designing, installing and
constructing complete plants
customer care and professional service assistance
biological and biochemical monitoring
highest biological efficiency
know-how in technology and agriculture
high-quality products
constant development of innovations
BAG Budissa Agroservice GmbH

Silage conservation in plastic tube bags minimum losses, flexible and highly efficient
In 1993, BAG Budissa Agroservice
GmbH revived the practice of ensiling
into large plastic bags, which was first
known in Germany as the Eberhardt silo
press in the 1960s. Silage conserved in
silo bags is very well-suited to fermentation, has a long storage life and lower ensilage losses. Different bag lengths and
diameters ensure a fitting solution for
farms of all sizes. Depending on requirements, this flexible, efficient process
can support tonnages from 1,000 to over
30,000 t per year. Different materials can
be stored including grass and maize silage, whole plant silage, high-moisture
grain and industrial by-products (such
as pressed pulp or malt spent grains).
This process has a payback period of
two to five years, as it does not require
any construction work or machine
capacity utilisation. A government research project has proven that using
silo bags for storage is an ecologically
sound practice. However, sufficient storage space is needed.
BAG Budissa Agroservice GmbH,
based in Saxony, offers a wide range
of products and expert advice drawing
on 20 years of experience working with
more than 20 countries, within and outside Europe, and cooperating closely
with scientific institutions in different
locations.
BAG BUDISSA
AGROSERVICE
GESELLSCHAFT MBH
Birnenallee 10
OT Kleinbautzen
02694 Malschwitz
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)35932 356 30

FA X
+49 (0)35932 356 56

EMAIL
info@budissa-bag.de
WEB
www.budissa-bag.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1994
EMPLOYEES
20
Silo press RT 8000
Baur Folien GmbH

Supply and assembly of biogas storage systems and tank covers
BAUR FOLIEN GMBH

Gewerbestrae 6
87787 Wolfer tschwenden
Germany
PHONE
Air-supported cover with integrated gas storage system, domeshaped design
+49 (0)8334 25 99 19-0
Air-supported cover with integrated gas storage

system, conical design
FA X
BaurFolien was founded by PeterBaur

and qualified engineer Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Josef Baur in 1991. Since being established, it has supplied the biogas industry with components and fulfilled the
demands of its clients in terms of products, quality, service and logistics. Its
production range includes a wide variety
of membranes processed using modern
machines and materials. The company
manufactures leakage control systems,
pillow-type and cylindrical biogas storage systems, and single or double membrane tank covers with or without integrated biogas storage. The companys
product portfolio also features an extensive range of accessories. Baur Folien
supplies and installs these components
for its long-established customer base,
which includes renowned plant manufacturers and operators.
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+49 (0)8334 25 99 19-19

EMAIL
info@baur-folien.de
WEB
www.baur-folien.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1991
EMLOYEES
35
COMPANIES
UniFerm system by AD AGRO
Managing partner
Uwe Heider
MegaFerm system by AD AGRO
BD AGRO/AD AGRO systems GmbH & Co. KG

Bespoke biogas technology, diverse range of services, repowering and international expertise
AD AGRO SYSTEMS
GMBH & CO. KG
(formerly known as BD AGRO)
Wstendllen 24
49429 Visbek
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)4447 801-4300

FA X
+49 (0)4447 801-237

EMAIL
info@ad-agro.de
AD AGRO offers a complete range

of services for the planning, turnkey
construction and maintenance of biogas plants. Whether small agricultural plants tailored to local conditions, 5 megawatt industrial projects,
renewable raw material systems, waste
plants, fermentation residue separation
or biogas processing, as a partner for
agriculture and industry, ADAGRO exploits the diverse possibilities offered
by biogas as an energy source of the future. In doing so, the biogas plant manufacturer cooperates with experienced
and capable partners.
WEB
www.ad-agro.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2006
SALES VOLUME
AD AGRO operates mainly in Germany

and its neighbouring European countries. An additional technical focus is
the repowering of existing plants.
Over the last few years, ADAGRO has

used its impressive all-round solutions,
which are precisely tailored to fit customers individual circumstances, to
establish itself as one of the most renowned biogas plant manufacturers.
Thanks to its international experience,
reliable technology and high quality
down to the very last detail, ADAGRO
has accumulated a remarkable list of
reference projects with extremely high
plant capacity utilisation.
AD AGROs tried and tested UniFerm
biogas plant system is available with capacities ranging between 250kWel and
1 MWel. This system is especially suitable for use with agricultural substrates
such as energy crops and solid and liquid manure.
2050 million
The defining feature of the companys

MegaFerm systems are the digesters,
which measure up to 24 metres high
and are made from reinforced concrete
or enamelled steel with solid covers.
The slim, tall containers, which hold
volumes of up to 7,625 cubic metres,
allow high input quantities to be used
without impacting on the efficiency of
the agitators.
EMPLOYEES
2050
COMPANIES
60
BDC Dorsch Consult Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH

Consultancy for energy supply companies, finance houses, farmers, municipalities, government
BDC Dorsch Consult is an independent team of experts. We can consult
on nearly all questions regarding future energy supply (systems) using
biomass. Due to the diverse expertise
of our team members, we are able to
work on technical, economic as well as
conceptual aspects and develop optimal
and individual solutions.
Our consultancy service always focuses on practical aspects and aims to
achieve measurable results independent of the size of your project.
We are regularly involved in research

projects. We have a large number of
partner companies with all forms of expertise and up-to-date knowledge in all
aspects of bioenergy production.
We take your short-term projects as seriously as your long-term ones! When
you have an urgent project, you can
count on us!
What we can do for you:
technical, economical and
organisational consultancy service
feasibility studies
regional development concepts
energy concepts for municipalities
planning and design of biogas plants
use of biogas as fuel
capital procurement
security management and
occupational health and safety
optimising operating expenses
expert reports
BDC DORSCH CONSULT

INGENIEURGESELLSCHAFT
MBH NIEDERLASSUNG
HANNOVER
Escherstrae 23
30159 Hannover
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)511 35 77 16-20

FA X
+49 (0)511 35 77 16-29

EMAIL
hannover@bdc-dorsch.de
WEB
www.bdc-dorsch.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1991
EMPLOYEES
85
Biogas digester
Biogaskontor Kberle GmbH

Approved components for biogas plants
Since 25 years Erwin Kberle, the
founder of BIOGASKONTOR, has been
working with biogas. During that time
he constructed and built more than 200
biogas plants and developed several key
elements which define todays state-ofthe-art biogas technology.
Among these are the air-supported
double-membrane cover of digesters,
gas-tight handling systems for agitators and digester components. Today,
BIOGASKONTOR is the worlds leading supplier of bulls-eyes in digesters,
with more than 15,000 installed so far.
BIOGASKONTOR provides over/under pressure relief valves, specifically
designed for digesters with membrane
covers (U-T T) and for concrete covers
(U-GD) in different sizes.
The bulls-eyes and the pressure valves

are the only ones on the market to be
tested and approved in function by the
DLG (German Agricultural Society).
Other components available are air
dosing units for desulphurisation and
measuring units for temperature, sample taking and level sensors. Operation
manuals are available in many European languages.
BIOGASKONTOR KBERLE
GMBH
Sebastian-Sailer-Strae 42
89611 Obermarchtal
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7375 950 38-0

FA X
+49 (0)7375 950 38-11

EMAIL
info@biogaskontor.de
WEB
www.biogaskontor.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1999
EMPLOYEES
9
E. Kberle presenting the companys bulls-eyes
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COMPANIES
BioConstruct GmbH
In line with our slogan Intelligent biogas plants, employees of BioConstruct have been constructing
turnkey biogas systems for many years.
BIOCONSTRUCT GMBH
Wellingstrae 66
49328 Melle
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)5226 59 32-0

FA X
+49 (0)5226 59 32-11

EMAIL
info@bioconstruct.de
WEB
www.bioconstruct.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2001
SALES VOLUME
80 million
EMPLOYEES
90
The projects completed by the company,

agricultural plants solely processing
renewable raw materials (energy
crops)
cofermentation plants for liquid manure and organic residue
systems using difficult input material
(e.g. > 90% grass silage, dung, slaughterhouse waste)
industrial waste fermentation systems
that were in part developed together
with early customers and scientific institutes, are testimony to its wide-ranging experience.
Since its incorporation in 2001, BioConstruct has successfully commissioned
more than 150 plants with a combined
output of more than 100 MW.
BioConstruct has international experience in the realisation of projects in
Italy, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Estonia and England.
Only materials able to withstand the
strain of continuous operation are used
in our plants. BioConstruct technology
meets the most rigorous standards and
is permanently monitored by a fault
management system. The plants are
meticulously planned, exceedingly low-
maintenance and furnish the highest

yields as a result.
For BioConstruct, turnkey plant construction means 90 employees performing any customer-specific task required
profitability forecasts, designing
around the constraints of specific sites
and substrates, obtaining necessary
approvals, etc. An established team of
installers then constructs the biogas
systems under the supervision of experienced project managers. Only once
a system has been successfully commissioned by BioConstructs electrical
engineers and the client has received
thorough training in its operation does
handover take place.
If desired, BioConstructs experts will
support clients once the plant is in operation, assisting them to optimise yields
by analysing biological processes, providing technical customer support, producing expert reports and proposals
for optimising the plant, and offering
advice on cultivating energy crops.
The BioConstruct GmbH service portfolio is complemented by fermentation
residue processing systems as well as
financing and shareholding schemes.
Agricultural Technology Centre in Melle-Krukum
Managing partners Matthias Kief and

Henrik Borgmeyer
BioConstructs biogas plants convince through their first rate utilisation figures.
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BIOGAS NORD AG
Biogas Nord AG German technology, global expertise!
Wetschen biogas plant
Peckelsheim biogas plant
BiNoLab biological support for your entire biogas

plant from our in-house laboratory
Biogas Nord, situated in Bielefeld,

Germany, has been building biogas
plants for more than 16 years. During
that time it has accumulated experience from having built over 400 biogas plants ranging from 75 kW up to
12MW in 16 countries worldwide, with
a total electrical output of 152MW. The
company, which ranks among the largest technology suppliers in the biogas
industry, is a public company, listed on
the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since
November 2006, with subsidiaries in
the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Poland
and South Korea.
Biogas Nord offers state-of-the-art
turnkey biogas plant solutions, ranging from concept development and
detailed planning to plant construction, service and maintenance, and
operation. Its sophisticated plant technology has proven itself throughout
the years as durable, flexible and reliable, adapted to local conditions and
optimised through the use of efficient,
high-grade components.
The companys exclusive BiNoLiquifeed technology, available following ten

years of research and development, has
revolutionised the biogas industry and
laid the foundations for a truly secondgeneration biogas plant. This breakthrough technology delivers optimal
operating results by significantly increasing gas yield, shortening retention
time, offering highly flexible substrate
selection and reducing operational
expenses. This results in a marked increase in the plants profitability.
The company has built biogas plants
in Germany, France, Italy, the UK,
Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Belarus, Latvia, the USA, Cuba
and Thailand.
BIOGAS NORD AG
Werningshof 2-4
33719 Bielefeld
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)521 9633-0

FA X
+49 (0)521 9633-500

EMAIL
info@biogas.de
WEB
www.biogas.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1996
SALES VOLUME
79 million (2011)
EMPLOYEES
155
63
COMPANIES
Biogas-Ost Unternehmensgruppe
Your biogas expert for efficient, individual and turnkey systems
The Biogas-Ost Group consists of three
companies working together for your
benefit:
BIOGAS-OST
UNTERNEHMENSGRUPPE
Gewerbegebiet 2
36404 Gehaus
Germany
Ingenieurbro
Franke
Rhn-EnergieSysteme
Biogas-Ost
Gehaus GmbH
Service GmbH
PHONE
+49 (0)36965 64900
We plan, build and maintain biogas

systems focusing strongly on the sustainability, flexibility and quality of
our products. Due to our high-quality
expertise, outstanding service and innovative products, Biogas-Ost is able to
offer high-efficiency biogas plants that
are perfectly matched to your requirements.
Since 1991, Biogas-Ost has become well
known both in Germany and abroad as
a reliable and competent partner. We
mainly supply customers coming from:
FA X
+49 (0)36965 81832

EMAIL
info@biogas-ost.de
WEB
www.biogas-ost.de
Agriculture,
YEAR FOUNDED
Industry
1991
and
EMPLOYEES
Communities
Contact us and benefit from our experience in environmental engineering.
55
Gterverwaltung Nicolaus Schmidt AG, Rothenacker

(2006, 1,066 kW)
Biogasprojekte D&K GmbH

Components and services for biogas plants
BIOGASPROJEKTE D&K
GMBH
Orleansstrae 34
81667 Mnchen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)89 62286756
In collaboration with the Dyckhoff

planning office, we have implemented
over 150 plants with outputs ranging
between 40 kW and 1 MW. Customer
requirements and wishes are always
taken into account when determining
how plants should be equipped and incorporated into farms.
The close cooperation between the
company, planning office and the highly-experienced technicians working on
the design phase ensure a smooth construction process.
FA X
+49 (0)89 62286758
We can provide favourable terms for

the acquisition and optional mounting
of the following parts and components
from different manufacturers:
drainage mats and leakage films
pipes and valves
pumps and agitators
gas storage films and inflatable roofs
district heating pipes
solids metering
silage effluent tanks
Seeger seals
V4A steel joists
portholes, pressure relief devices,
flares, and more
EMAIL
info@biogasdk.de
If you are interested in design and

planning services, please contact our
partner company:
www.biogas-dyckhoff.de
Phone +49 (0)89 44760535
Fax +49 (0)89 44760536
WEB
www.biogasdk.de
Planning technology component acquisition
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BTA International GmbH

BTA Process biogas & compost from organic waste
If you are looking for high biogas yield
and a possibility to produce quality digestate or compost, the BTAProcess
is your solution.
Due to its high flexibility for substrates
with a wide range of TS content as well
as different impurities contents, and
its high efficiency in separating these
contraries before anaerobic digestion,
the BTAProcess has multiple applications:
MBT plants for municipal solid waste
methanation plants for organic waste,
food waste and/or commercial waste
co-digestion with agricultural substrates
co-digestion with sewage sludge
The BTAProcess ensures operational

security, maximum capture of the digestible organic matter, clean rejects
and a digestate contrary level below the
requirements for superior compost.
With more than 25 years of experience and over 40 plants worldwide,
BTA International GmbH is your professional partner for the wet mechanical pre-treatment and wet anaerobic
digestion of practically all types of
organic waste.
Internaonal
BTA INTERNATIONAL GMBH
Frberstrae 7
85276 Pfaf fenhofen an der Ilm
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)8441 8086-600

FA X
+49 (0)8441 8086-690

EMAIL
info@bta-international.de
WEB
www.bta-international.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1984
as BTA GmbH & Co. KG
2006
re-foundation
SALES VOLUME
approx.
9 million
EMPLOYEES
20
Biowaste methanation plant in Kirchstockach,

in operation since 1997
biogas weser-ems GmbH & Co. KG

Reliable profitable pioneering
Biogas plants have been constructed in
the United Kingdom, Hungary, Spain,
Italy, the Czech Republic and Turkey.
Biogas plant generates 2.1 MW energy using organic waste from the
city of Oxford, UK.
Established in 2000, bwe biogas weserems GmbH & Co. KG ranks among the
leading companies in the field of biogas technology. biogas weser-ems
plans and constructs turnkey biogas
plants for industry and agriculture,
and draws on many years of experience with 300 projects completed to
date. The company works on design
and development projects for waste
and renewable raw material plants in a
lot of European countries.
Our services encompass planning

and consulting, project development,
construction and assembly, as well
as servicing and maintenance. In addition, we provide biogas treatment
processing and sustainable heat utilisation concepts. Our product portfolio
ranges from agricultural farm systems
to industrial biogas energy parks. We
do not compromise on quality, and
our use of high-quality materials combined with experienced craftsmanship
and technical perfection guarantees
impressive results.
BIOGAS WESER-EMS
GMBH & CO. KG
Zeppelinring 12 16
26169 Friesoythe
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)4491 93800-0

FA X
+49 (0)4491 93800-44

EMAIL
info@biogas-weser-ems.de
WEB
www.biogas-weser-ems.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2000
EMPLOYEES
approx.
65
100
COMPANIES
CLAAS Team Competence Biogas.

More Energy.
CLAAS
Leading competence in substrate production systems
Substrate quality and efficient management of the entire substrate production
process are key success factors for any
biogas plant.
Fermentation
residue spreading
Transport and
production
Biogas plant
approx.
Substrate
production
50 %
Gas production
Electricity generation
Residue storage
Seeds, fertilizers,
pesticides
Harvesting and transport
Ensiling costs
Transfer to fermentation
tank
Breakdown of biogas production costs

Figure 9: monetary losses in the
Finanzielle
Verluste
whrend
maize ensiling
process
des Maissilierprozesses
Cause
Grund
Avoidability
Vermeidbar
Unvermeidbar
Restatmung
Residual aerobic
Vergrung
Unvermeidbar
fermentation
Unavoidable
Grsaft
Prozessabhngig
Anaerobic
Verluste
auf
fermentation
dem
Feld
Fermentation
Fehlerhafte
Vergrung
In-field losses
Defective
fermentation
Excess heat
generation
Total
Nacherwrmung
Total
Unavoidable
DM loss
NEL
TM Verluste NEL
inin/ha
/ha inin/ha
/ha
58 116
0 81
12
15 212
09
58 116
5 12
Process-dependent
0 81
09
Process-dependent
12 58
Prozessabhngig
Vermeidbar
Vermeidbar
Mais Silage
Avoidable
Avoidable
Silage maize
12 58
0 174
0 174
70 604
16
0 12
16
0 12
7 54
0 174
0 12
0 174
70 604
0 12
7 54
Monetary losses in the maize ensiling

process
The top priority for biogas plant operators is to be cost-effective. While the
initial focus is on the capital investment
and maintenance costs, once the plant
is up and running, substrate production
costs and fermentation residue management account for around 50% of the total
operating expenses. The main variables
are as follows:
substrate production costs
substrate quality and substrate gas
generation potential
residue management
In addition to maize, an increasingly
diverse range of plants are now being
used for biogas production, including
whole plant silage, sorghum and grass.
Opportunities for maximising the methane yield exist in all phases of the process from cultivation to harvesting and
storage. At the harvesting stage, the
COMPANIES
66
requirements are optimum timing, best

possible chopping quality, optimum
plant cracking and delivering a clean,
soil-free crop. Another factor in the production of high-quality silage is alignment of the compression weight exerted
on the silo with the chopper capacity.
Fermentation residue also plays a key
role in running a cost-effective biogas
plant. If the residue can be spread back
on the cultivation areas at the end of the
process, an almost fully closed nutrient
cycle can be achieved.
CLAAS is one of the worlds leading agricultural equipment manufacturers, a
Germany-based, family-owned business
which for 100 years has been the supplier of choice for business operators,
famers and contractors who demand
maximum efficiency, performance, reliability and service. CLAAS offers a
fully mechanised substrate production
process from start to finish, along with
advanced software solutions for managing the operation:
Soil cultivation, production and

harvest: CLAAS tractors
A total of 37 different models are available, ranging from 72 hp to 524 hp,
including machines equipped with
the CMATIC infinitely variable transmission system. Top speeds of 40 and
50km/h can be attained at low rpm levels. The CEBIS on-board information
system or CIS information system, plus
a range of GPS steering systems, combine outstanding operating efficiency
with maximum comfort.
Harvest: JAGUAR
chopping lengths from 3.5 to 15mm,
adjustable from the cab
CORN CR ACKER optimum plant
and kernel cracking
CLA AS TELEMATICS precise contract monitoring and yield mapping
two different silage additive systems
available
Forage harvesting:
CLAAS forage harvesting equipment
ACTIVE FLOAT mowing and GRASS
CARE swathing technology ensure
perfect working heights, allow the contours of the ground to be followed precisely and protect forage from dirt.
Soil cultivation, plant production,

harvesting, silage and fermentation
residue management: XERION
four equal-sized wheels, optimum
weight distribution and a crab steering system provide maximum traction with minimal impact to the soil
full-frame construction for high
payloads ideal for much more than
residue application alone
fully reversible, continuously variable
ZF Eccom 3.5 transmission
top speed of 50km/h attained at low
rpm levels in both directions
CLAAS KGAA MBH

Mnsterstr. 33
33428 Harsewinkel
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)5247 12-0

FA X
+49 (0)5247 12-1705

EMAIL
manuela.spitzer@claas.com
WEB
www.claas.com
Transport: CARGOS
Available with a capacity of 38m, 44m
and 50m, and equipped with different
transport axles and a loading unit for
use as a loader wagon or transport trailer that is easy to attach and remove.
Telescopic loaders: SCORPION
Compact, powerful and agile machines
with infinitely variable transmission and
a top speed of 40 km/h. Available with
four-wheel drive, lifting heights of up to
9m and lifting capacities of up to 4.4t.
YEAR FOUNDED
1913
SALES VOLUME
3.3 billion
EMPLOYEES
> 9,000
FOR SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
CLAAS AGROSYSTEMS
GMBH & CO.KG
Bckerkamp 19
33334 Gtersloh
Germany
PHONE
Management: AGROCOM software

Provides comprehensive data management support in terms of data capture,
raw materials and transport management, nutrient balance, residue management and accounting, as well as
compliance with your documentation
and reporting obligations.
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+49 (0)5241 3006-0

EMAIL
suppor t@agrocom.com
COMPANIES
Consentis Anlagenbau GmbH
CONSENTIS
ANLAGENBAU GMBH
Am langen Graben 13
49835 Wietmarschen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)5925 99 86-0

FA X
+49 (0)5925 99 86-11
Consentis Anlagenbau GmbH from

Wietmarschen has been developing and
constructing turnkey biogas plants for
the growing German and international
markets for over twelve years. The
plants are characterised by their high
levels of efficiency and profitability. As
a full service provider, Consentis places
great value on sophisticated process
technology and high-quality components that have proven their worth in
continuous industrial operation.
Consentis places great value on sophisticated process technology.
EMAIL
info@consentis.de
WEB
www.consentis.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1999
EMPLOYEES
62
All components are impressive in terms

of their reliability, low wear and energysaving operation. Plant management
is computer-aided and can be checked
and controlled at any time via a data
line, while remote diagnoses can be
performed around the clock. The best
support is ensured by maintenance contracts ranging from basic service to 24hour full service levels.
As a full-service provider, Consentis

supplies both entry-level models with
outputs from 50 kW as well as largescale, megawatt-range plants. Furthermore, Consentis also operates in the
field of gas processing and is thus able
to offer the perfect solution for every
requirement.
dbds Deutsche Biogas Dach-Systeme GmbH

roof systems for biogas plants
DBDS DEUTSCHE BIOGAS

DACH-SYSTEME GMBH
Am Burgholz 15
52372 Kreuzau
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)2421 59183-0

FA X
+49 (0)2421 59183-59

EMAIL
info@dbds-gmbh.de
WEB
www.dbds-gmbh.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2011
EMPLOYEES
12
dbds stands for absolute precision,

efficiency and the greatest possible
customer orientation.
All dbds products have been developed and implemented in compliance
with current laws, directives, technical standards and recommendations.
These include the structural analysis
of our roofs according to DIN 1055 considering snow and wind loads, as well
as their adaptation for all tank systems.
All materials used by dbds have been
developed and produced especially for
use with biogas plants. The membranes
are flame retardant according to DIN
4102 and EN 13501, methane permeability is significantly below the standard limits; the industrially manufactured high-frequency welding seams
are up to 8 cm wide.
Our services and products comprise:

Single and double-shell roof systems up
to 40 m
Individual customer solutions
for gas storage volume, roof design,
roof segments, anchoring systems,
substructures
Services
installation, repair and maintenance
Technical components
Gas treatment system with 18 mbar processing pressure
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Biogas purification plant AminSelect
Biogas CHP plant as a container solution with a biogas cleaning system
Dreyer & Bosse Kraftwerke GmbH

System provider for biogas use since 1997
Founded in 1997, Dreyer & Bosse Kraftwerke GmbH a leading manufacturer
for biogas use offer system solutions for
all biogas issues. 700 biogas CHP plants
in operation Italy, Cyprus, Sweden,
Czech Republic, Hungary, France, Poland, UK, the USA to name only a few.
Growth has increased as part of the Wolf
Group (Centrotec Sustainable AG), with
worldwide service. 15 years of experience, research and development resulting in state-of-the-art products, Dreyer
& Bosse offer farmers and renewable
energy investors products to ensure
smooth running CHPs which supply
electricity and heat to give a good return on investment. Longevity and reliability are an important feature. Special
oil management system for engines and
two stage biogas filters, long oil change
intervals, ensuring operational security
keeping operating cost low. Dreyer &
Bosse constantly integrates new developments used for anaerobic digestion.
Waste products etc. have high sulphur
content that damages engines. This led
to increased research on how to remove
H 2S from biogas. D&B developed a gas
cleaning technology to remove damaging ingredients and improve biogas as
an engine fuel.
AminSelect was developed, producing a gas quality of 99.9% equal to natural gas. Biogas purification technology
also earned D&B the Biogas Innovation
Prize awarded by DENA. The produced
biomethane can be readily stored or
used as a vehicle fuel. A purification
plant has been in operation for the last
two years. System reliability and professional 24-hour service have made
Dreyer & Bosse a leader in the field providing clients with safe and innovative
CHPs. Maintenance and service ensure
profitable investment by securing long
biogas plant life-cycles for clients.
DREYER & BOSSE

KRAFTWERKE GMBH
Streelfeld 1
29475 Gorleben
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)5882 9872-0

FA X
+49 (0)5882 9872-20
Core products and performance:
EMAIL
info@dreyer-bosse.de
75
kilowatt to two megawatt CHPs

for biogas, natural gas, sewage gas or
landfill gas
biogas cleaning system incl. biogas
cooler, activated carbon filter
AminSelect -biogas purification
(natural gas quality 99.9%)
controls using in house software
maintenance, service, training
project management, engineering
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WEB
www.dreyer-bosse.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1997
EMPLOYEES
> 90
COMPANIES
Franz Eisele und Shne GmbH & Co. KG

EISELE pump and machinery production based on experience and tradition
FRANZ EISELE U. SHNE

GMBH U. CO. KG
PUMPEN- UND
MASCHINENFABRIK
Hauptstrae 24
72488 Sigmaringen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7571 109-0

FA X
+49 (0)7571 109-88

EMAIL
info@eisele.de
WEB
www.eisele.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1887
COMPANIES
Hailing from the Swabian town of

Sigmaringen, family company Franz
EISELE & Shne GmbH u. Co. KG offers a diverse range of products for
energy-producing farmers, and specialises in the storage, conveyance, homogenisation, spreading and transportation
of liquid manure. Biogas plant components complete the product range, and
have been built by EISELE for over
25 years. These include submersible
motor-driven agitators with gas-tight
operation in various models:
for
concrete floor digesters which

either have a drive-over ramp or
a quick access cover with a lifting
device
for
containers with membrane gas

holders, the range includes a lateral
access model which offers the possibility of automatic extension and
retraction of the agitator. Thanks to a
service shaft with an upward-opening
cover, the agitator can be removed
from the digester for servicing without it becoming necessary to uncover
the gas holder
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EISELE submersible agitators are

available with output ratings of between
2.2 and 15 kilowatts. Only devices with
power outputs of 7.5, 11 or 15 kilowatts,
however, are used in biogas plants,
whereby 11 and 15 kilowatt agitator
models are also available with ATEX
certification for explosive atmospheres.
All fittings are manufactured from
stainless steel and the motors are constructed by EISELE.
Thanks to their versatile application
potential, vertical, submersible motor
and rotary pumps ensure the flawless
mixing and pumping of liquid manure
or fermentation substrate and are supplied with power outputs ranging from
7.5 to 22 kilowatts (bespoke models on
request). Its extensive range of pumps
therefore allows EISELE to satisfy all
the requirements of agricultural operation.
A combined overpressure/underpressure safety device made from stainless
steel guarantees safe pressure within
the fermenter and thus gives it protection.
EISENMANN AG
Biogas and biogas upgrading plants from renowned system manufacturer Eisenmann
PLUG-FLOW DIGESTER FOR BIOWASTE
Biopower plant, KELSAG BIOPOWER (Liesberg, CH)
UPGRADING BIOGAS WITH MEMBRANES

Raw biogas
Compressor
Heat exchangers and filters
Biomethane pipeline feed-in to public grid
Gas analysis room
Control cabinet
The heart of the biogas upgrading plant: membrane

technology is one feasible option for upgrading biogas
and a promising field for the future.
Eisenmann is a leading global provider

of industrial solutions for surface finishing, material flow automation, thermal
process technology and environmental engineering. A family-run business
based in southern Germany, Eisenmann
plans and builds made-to-measure
manufacturing, assembly and distribution equipment that is highly flexible,
energy- and resource-efficient, and is
deployed by enterprises throughout the
world. With 3,600 employees in Europe,
the Americas and BRIC countries, the
company posts annual revenues of approximately 600 million euros (2011).
Eisenmann dry fermentation plants for

organic waste
With more than 50 years of experience
in plant construction, Eisenmann is your
expert partner for turnkey biogas and
biogas upgrading plants also providing
inspection, maintenance and servicing.
The organic waste fermentation system
for composting increases throughput,
reduces odour emissions and taps previously unused energy sources, thereby
considerably improving profitability.
Shredded and sifted organic waste
is fed into the fermenter and treated
Eisenmann biogas upgrading plant with membrane technology
thermophilically at 55C. This technology processes the maximum dry matter content and is suitable for renewable
raw materials, other waste products,
roadside vegetation, organic waste or a
combination of all of these.
Eisenmann biogas upgrading with

membrane technology
Eisenmann employs highly selective
hollow-fibre membranes at a pressure
higher than ten bar to separate the
biogas and concentrate the methane
to content levels greater than 97%. By
configuring the membrane modules
in multiple stages, methane leakage is
lower than 0.5% CH4. Thanks to high
selectivity and permeability, a minimal
recirculation rate and thus low operational costs are ensured.
EISENMANN AG
Tbinger Strae 81
71032 Bblingen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7031 78-2833

FA X
+49 (0)7031 78-222833

EMAIL
environmental-technology@
eisenmann.com
WEB
www.eisenmann.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1951
SALES VOLUME
600 million
(2011)
EMPLOYEES
3,600
71
COMPANIES
ET2012-02-002-EN
Membranes
Elster GmbH
Elster experts in biogas plants
Containerised biogas system
Fig. 1: Elster gas chromatograph approved for use with biogas in action
ELSTER GMBH
Steinern Strae 1921
55252 Mainz-Kastel
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)6134 6050

FA X
+49 (0)6134 605390

EMAIL
hans.kullmann@elster.com
WEB
www.elster.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1848
EMPLOYEES
4,000
COMPANIES
Elster has been leading the way in

shaping the development of gas measurement and control devices for more
than 170 years. Innovation, quality and
safety are the roots of its success and
remain so today.
Energy measuring systems, ultrasonic
meters, electronic volume correctors,
innovative data retrieval and evaluation
systems as well as automated remote
meter reading devices build on the traditional product range of tried-and-tested measuring and regulating devices.
Elster-Instromet consistently develops
its products and is a pioneer in setting
new standards.
The energy revolution and the resulting
increase in the number of biogas plants
have placed new demands on gas measurement systems. The construction of
the first plants to feed processed biogas
into the gas grid opened up a completely new range of functions that needed
to be integrated into Elsters products.
Elster supplies high-quality devices
developed specifically for use in biogas
systems to measure gas volume and
composition. The standard turbine gas
meters are manufactured with a special
internal coating, allowing them to work
reliably with corrosive gases.
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Measurement system for processed biogas
The Elster process gas chromatograph

(PGC) has been specially approved for
fiscal metering in feed-in plants. An application has also been submitted for approval from the PTB (the PhysikalischTechnische Bundesanstalt, a German
metrology institute providing scientific
and technical services), which is sometimes required in Germany for use with
non-processed biogas. It is possible to
apply for comparable licences outside
of Germany.
Fig. 1 shows a plant in which two PGCs
responsible for different metering tasks
were required by the user.
Our engineering performance fulfils
all the standards required for the production of complete measurement and
control systems.
Elster supplies turnkey feed-in plants
that are tailored to local conditions and
conform to the respective legal conditions in place. Plant components, such
as compressors, are sourced from manufacturers that offer an excellent and
reliable range of services and maintain
a store of spare parts.
Elster GmbH sees itself as a competent
partner for the design and construction
of modern biogas plants.
EnviTec Biogas AG
Quality Made in Germany: EnviTec Biogas AG leads the European market in biogas plant construction
An increasing number of politicians
around the world are coming to recognise the advantages of biogas as a renewable, decentralised energy source,
and are creating an attractive environment for plant operators and investors
as a result. Numerous countries can
be found worldwide that offer an attractive framework for biogas production. When exploring new markets, we
work with partners from the region in
question, thus combining our many
years of experience in plant construction and operation with knowledge of
the regional market characteristics.
EnviTec Biogas began expanding at
an early stage, and is now active in
15 countries across Europe with operations in India. Olaf von Lehmden,
chairman of the board of EnviTec
Biogas AG, believes that biogas remains a growth industry with enormous untapped potential.
The company provides services covering the entire value chain of biogas
production, including the planning,
turnkey construction and commissioning of biogas plants as well as biological and technical services. EnviTec
plants are able to generate clean energy from all types of substrate, whether
organic waste, slurry and manure, or
renewable raw materials. In addition,
qualified EnviTec employees will provide full plant management at the clients request. Our clients benefit from
the expertise of our highly-qualified
specialists, who are on hand to lend
support 24 hours a day.
PHONE
+49 (0)4442 8016-8100

FA X
+49 (0)4442 8016-98100

EMAIL
info@envitec-biogas.com
WEB
www.envitec-biogas.com
YEAR FOUNDED
In addition to the companys wide-ranging experience and the comprehensive

support it provides, the technological
development pursued by EnviTec is
that which is most valued by operators
of its biogas plants. EnviTec plants are
always at the cutting edge of technology and set standards in the industry
with respect to their efficiency, safety
and reliability.
Biogas remains a growth industry.
2002
SALES VOLUME
243.9 million
(2011)
EMPLOYEES
470
EnviTec plants set industry standards.
EnviTec also operates its own biogas plants.
ENVITEC BIOGAS AG
Industriering 10a
49393 Lohne
Germany
EnviTec experts support operators.
EnviTecs customer base includes farmers.
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Percentage of installations to measured pH
Measured pH in existing Biogas-heating-S
46 Strong corrosion of iron and copper

68 Corrosion of iron, stop of corrosion at pH
>8 Corrosion of iron
>9 Permanent stop of corrosion for iron
Starting at pH >9 aluminium components will
but this material is normally not part of the dis
systems of the Biogas technology.
Percentage of installations to measured pH
Measured pH in existing Biogas-heating-Systems

46 Strong corrosion of iron and copper
68 Corrosion of iron, stop of corrosion at pH >7 for copper
>8 Corrosion of iron
>9 Permanent stop of corrosion for iron
Starting at pH >9 aluminium components will be damaged,
but this material is normally not part of the district heating
systems of the Biogas technology.
Hydraulic integration of EnwaMatic unit with automated backwashing
Enwa AS Deutschland
EnwaMatic side stream filtration & protection against corrosion and scaling [VDI 2035]
ENWA AS
WATER TREATMENT
In der Brckenwiese 4
53639 Knigswinter
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)2244 9000256

FA X
+49 (0)2244 9000257

EMAIL
Christian.Bar th@enwa.com
WEB
www.enwa.com
Chemical-free, non-toxic solution
Continous high energy transfer
Corrosion inhibition through
pH regulation
Reduction and regulation of water
hardness
Continous side stream filtration to
< 5 microns
Enviromental control of bacterial
growth
Air separation
In Norway, ENWA AS is the market

leader in water treatment and entered
the German market in 2010 with its innovative, chemical-free EnwaMatic
technology. The company has already
acquired 15 years of good experience
with this technology including in the
maritime sector.
The companys sales organisation covers Scandinavian countries and has
been successfully conducting business
with EnwaMatic in the United Kingdom for more than ten years.
EnwaMatic side stream filters cover
all demands on water quality in line
with VDI 2035.
The company provides unique technology for heating, cooling and process
systems. Features include: side stream
filtration to less than five microns, corrosion inhibition, scale control and restriction of bacterial growth.
A dynamic, self-regulating process that
ensures correct treatment is always in
place, providing a practical, cost-effective and green alternative to traditional
chemical dosing.
Change of water quality within 30 days without the

change of system water
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EnwaMatic technology ensures:

calculated runtime of total power
stations to create and sell electricity
low service costs combined with stabilised processes
optimisation of poor water quality
warranty on all installed components
from different suppliers
high transfer of heat
low life-cycle costs
compensation for diffusion of oxygen
into the plastic pipework of district
heating systems to avoid corrosion
from a high stable pH
ENWA cares:
The German sales organisation offers a
complete package for its clients, employing its own sales agents who receive
special training on practical aspects and
are aware of their customers needs and
the challenges of their biogas systems.
Service and water analyses, including
the interpretation of parameters, are
powerful instruments for finding the
best solutions to optimise water quality.
In 2012, more than 1,000,000 litres of
system water in biogas systems was
treated without chemicals using EnwaMatic side stream filter technology in
Germany.

Engineering a clean environment!
eutec ingenieure GmbH is one of Germanys leading firms in the field of biogas engineering. The company was
founded in 2002, though its founders
have been active in the field since 1991
meaning that they have a great deal of
experience on which to draw.
As a service provider, the company is
entirely independent of manufacturer
interests, and therefore has the capacity to plan and construct biogas plants
which are perfectly suited to each location. An individual plant concept is thus
developed around the available feedstock and the conditions on-site.
The company offers a full range of engineering services from generating
ideas and planning the design, approval
and execution of the plant, to calls for
tenders, site management and start-up.
eutec ingenieure therefore provides
competent assistance throughout all
stages of the project.

EUTEC INGENIEURE GMBH
Wehlener Strae 46
01279 Dresden
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)351 25 09 63-0

FA X
eutec ingenieure GmbH will also provide support once a plant is in operation. A wide range of services is offered,
principally in connection with monitoring biological processes. The companys service portfolio also comprises
the remote monitoring of key process
parameters, data analysis and system
feeding recommendations.
+49 (0)351 25 09 63-29

EMAIL
info@eutec.biz
WEB
www.eutec.biz
YEAR FOUNDED
2002
EMPLOYEES
16
Agricultural biogas plant in Reinhardtsdorf
GREEN ENERGY
Economic, functional technology made by professionals for professionals
GREEN ENERGY MAX ZINTL

GMBH
Marktredwitzer Strae 65A
95666 Mitter teich
Germany
Oberbachern biogas plant
Feeding technology
PHONE
+49 (0)9633 92344-0
We built our first biogas plant as early

as 1998. Much has happened since! The
first plant sparked the establishment of
a two-man consulting firm, which accompanied future plant operators from
initial ideas, planning and approval
through to the construction and startup
stage of their plant.
Green Energy was then founded in
2006 as a logical consequence of our
longstanding close cooperation with
leading manufacturers of biogas tech-
nology and our own experience developing machines in this field.

Our mission: products made by professionals for professionals.
At www.biogas-shop.de you will find
a variety of biogas components and
manufacturer-independent technology,
including a whole host of details and information.
FA X
+49 (0)9633 92344-19

EMAIL
info@green-energy-zintl.de
WEB
www.green-energy-zintl.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2006
Our customers benefit directly from

our logistics and marketing expertise.
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A SEPURAN membrane module consists of several thousand hollow fibres.
Evonik Industries AG
Energy-efficient biogas upgrading with SEPURAN
Evonik Industries the creative industrial group from Germany is one of
the worlds leading manufacturers of
specialty chemicals. With over 40years
of experience in polymer chemistry,
Evonik has a presence in over one hundred countries throughout the world.
System setup within the pilot plant
Robust and selective: polyimide

membranes
A leader in high-performance polymer
technology and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Evonik Industries, Evonik Fibres
GmbH offers polyimide-based, hollowfibre membrane modules for efficient,
energy-saving biogas processing.
How exactly does our technology
work? A useful fact for separating
gases through polymer membranes is
that gas molecules differ both in their
size and in their solubility within the
polymer: because CO2 molecules are
smaller than methane molecules and
dissolve more readily in the polymer,
they diffuse through the membrane
micropores considerably faster. This
means that methane collects on the
high-pressure side of the membrane,
while water vapour and most of the CO2
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pass through the membrane. The high

level of selectivity of polyimide makes
this high-performance polymer especially suitable for separating CO2 and
methane.
Polyimide is spun into very thin, hollow
fibres and fed into a metal tube in bundles of several thousand, after which
the finished module can be charged
with a pressurised gas mixture.
What are the advantages of our

technology?
In just one step, our membrane molecules separate carbon dioxide and
methane far better than competing
membranes, offering market-leading
CO2/CH4 selectivity. As a result, our
membranes can be used for purifying
the methane in raw gas to over 97%,
thus generating waste gas containing
less than 0.5% methane. This means
that nearly all of the methane obtained
from fermentation is of biomethane
quality. An innovative concept for connecting individual modules is a key
factor for the success of a biogas plant.
Evonik has developed and patented a
biogas upgrading process that max-
The completed membrane module is available in a variety of different sizes.
imises the performance of the membranes. Thanks to a judicious combination of SEPURAN Green membrane
modules, methane with a purity higher
than 97% can be obtained with only one
compressor.
SEPURAN membrane modules:

for use in small and large-scale systems
Advantages of the membrane-based
biogas processing method developed
by Evonik include unusually high plant
availability, extremely low energy demand and low maintenance costs. In
addition, processing does not generate
any waste or emissions, nor does it require any auxiliaries (such as water or
sorbents). All of these benefits serve directly to keep costs down. Plus, the tremendous flexibility of the method makes
membrane technology applicable both
to small and to large-scale systems. Yet
another advantage of this technology is
that it can be easily adapted to variable
flow rates and gas compositions.
Our products and services

We offer SEPURAN Green gas separation membrane modules and develop
superior process solutions for your
biogas separation requirements jointly
with our partners in plant engineering:
SEPURAN Green hollow-fibre gas
separation modules in various sizes
Process design for membrane-based
biogas upgrading
We work in conjunction with knowledgeable plant-engineering companies to offer system solutions on the
market.
PHONE
+43 (0)7672 701 2891

FA X
+43 (0)7672 96862

EMAIL
sepuran@evonik.com
WEB
www.sepuran.com
SALES VOLUME
14.5 billion
EMPLOYEES
33,000
Pilot plant for

biogas upgrading in Austria
SEPURAN membrane modules in use
EVONIK FIBRES GMBH

Gewerbepark 4
4861 Schr fling
Austria
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COMPANIES
GE Jenbacher gas engines

Innovative solutions for decentralised power supply
GE GAS ENGINES
(AUSTRIAN HEADQUAR TERS)
Achenseestrae 13
6200 Jenbach
Austria
PHONE
+43 (0)5244 600-0

FA X
+43 (0)5244 600-527

EMAIL
jenbacher.germany@ge.com
WEB
www.gejenbacher.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1957
EMPLOYEES
2,600
One of the Jenbacher gas engine

production halls at the companys
Austrian headquarters
GEs Gas Engines business is a manufacturer of gas engines, generator sets,

combined heat and power (CHP) modules, organic rankine cycle (ORC) systems and auxiliaries. With a legacy of
technological innovation across three
product lines including Jenbacher gas
engines, Waukesha gas engines and
heat recovery solutions technology,
GEs gas engines set the industry standard for flexible fuel capability, low emissions and efficiency. GEs Jenbacher gas
engines division is a manufacturer of
gas engines, containerised generator
sets and cogeneration units for energy
supply.
Manufactured in the Austrian town of
Jenbach, Jenbacher gas engines range
in power from 0.25MW to 9.5MW and
can run on either natural gas or a wide
variety of biogas and special gas fuels
sourced from agriculture, mining, industry or waste management.
Numerous commercial, industrial and
municipal customers use innovative
solutions featuring Jenbacher products
for decentralised energy supply. Here,
gas is converted into power, heat and/
or cooling dependent upon the customers requirements. A comprehensive
range of services is also offered.
Patented combustion systems coupled

with fully developed engine controls and
system monitoring not only ensure compliance with binding emissions regulations, but also allow peak levels of profitability, durability and reliability.
GEs Gas Engines business has its
headquarters, the main Jenbacher production facilities, and more than 1,400
of its 2,600 worldwide employees located in Jenbach, Austria. GEs Jenbacher
gas engines division also operates two
regional gas engine assembly facilities
in Hangzhou, China, and Veresegyhz,
Hungary.
GEs Jenbacher gas engines have been
available in Germany for over 40 years.
The local branch is located in Frankenthal and employs 150 people overall.
About 70 of these are service engineers. There are also six local service
offices providing customised life cycle
service support throughout Germany.
Jenbacher gas engines from GE are
well-established in Germany, with over
2,000 engines installed across the entire country.
We would be delighted to help you select the best application for your needs
from our product portfolio.
J420 Jenbacher gas engine with an output of 1.5 MWel
Schilmeier biogas plant, Germany
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GICON Bioenergie GmbH

Construction of biogas plants from concept through to commissioning, including infrastructure,
gas utilisation or upgrading, and handling of digestate
GICON Process Biogas plant in Cottbus II, Germany
Biogas plant in Hertnik, Slovakia
GICON Process Biogas plant in Vancouver, Canada

(under construction)
Biogas plant Biogasyl in Les Herbiers, France
GICON Bioenergie GmbH, an independent firm within the GICON Group,

develops, plans and realises biogas
plants as a general or engineering contractor. Through the interdisciplinary
structure of the GICON Group, which
has more than 250 employees, and the
experience gained from the planning
and construction of more than 50 biogas plants, the project management of
all phases from concept development
to permitting, commissioning and operational optimisation can be guaranteed from one source.
matrix and converted into organic acids and other water-soluble decomposition products. This watery solution (hydrolysate) containing organics is fed
into the second step: methanisation. By
applying the GICON Biogas Process,
the major disadvantages of conventional facilities are avoided. Thanks to
the design of the first process step as
a percolation stage, the GICON Biogas
Process is well suited to substrates containing large fractions of structural material, such as organic waste or material
from landscaping management.
For the purposes of extensive research,

project-specific preparatory test trials
with original materials can be carried
out in the GICON large-scale research
facility. Through use of this systematic
procedure, guaranteed gas yields can
be ensured.
Wet fermentation of waste

Waste fermentation plants mainly ferment commercial kitchen and food
waste with agricultural waste (crop
residues, manure and liquid waste)
and utilise this for heat and electricity
generation. Appropriately adapting the
process steps (pre-treatment or dewatering, for example) and the fermenter
concept allows individual concerns regarding the intended plant or substrate
to be addressed.
Innovative dry fermentation

The GICON Biogas Process has been
designed to operate in two steps, with
a systematic separation of the microbiological decomposition steps. During
the first step (hydrolysis), organic components are eluted from the substrate
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GICON BIOENERGIE GMBH

Tiergar tenstrae 48
01219 Dresden
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)351 47878-0

FA X
+49 (0)351 47878-78

EMAIL
info@gicon.de
WEB
www.gicon-engineering.com
YEAR FOUNDED
2006
SALES VOLUME
21.5 million
(GICON Group)
250
(GICON Group)
EMPLOYEES
COMPANIES
Green Protection GmbH

Sealing systems concrete protection processes
GREEN PROTECTION GMBH

Oberdombach 22
91522 Ansbach
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)9823 9246680

FA X
+49 (0)9823 9269-26

EMAIL
info@green-protection.eu
WEB
www.green-protection.eu
YEAR FOUNDED
2010
Concrete protection is indispensable in

biogas plants, drainage and sewage systems and agricultural facilities, where
concrete is attacked by various acids
and alkalis. These can result in the
concrete dissolving or expanding and
cracking.
To date, GREEN PROTECTION GP

concrete protection systems have been
integrated into more than 6,000 containers within biogas systems and other
plants both in Germany and worldwide.
The concrete protection systems supplied by GREEN PROTECTION are

modular, meaning that they both complement and build on one another. The
impermeability of the structures is
also subject to stringent requirements.
GREEN PROTECTION GmbH has
therefore additionally developed products and processes that take these requirements into account, and moreover
provides suitable systems for any necessary restoration work.
Without GP concrete protection
So choose
GP concrete protection
HAASE Energietechnik GmbH

System components for biogas plants
HAASE
ENERGIETECHNIK GMBH
Oderstrae 76
24539 Neumnster
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)4321 878-0

FA X
+49 (0)4321 878-29

EMAIL
HA ASE Energietechnik GmbH is one

of the leading suppliers of process engineering components for biogas and
natural gas. The company offers highend components and ser vices for the
generation and processing of biogas
and its conversion into electricity.
High-end quality with experienced

operating personnel and professional
service this is it what HA ASE biogas
technology stands for: highest efficiency and leader in quality.
The product range includes biogas

CHP plants, the HA ASE BiogasUpgrader for generating biomethane,
turnkey containers for pumps, heat and
control systems, gas booster systems
and flares.
info@haase.de
WEB
www.haase.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1980
HAASE biogas CHP plant
EMPLOYEES
170
HAASE BiogasUpgrader
COMPANIES
80
Honeywell GmbH FEMA Regelgerte

Safe pressure monitoring for biogas plants
With audited production processes and
type-test certifications according to the
Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/
EC and the Gas Appliances Directive
2009/142/EC, FEMA offers extremely
reliable pressure monitors, limiters and
thermostats for use in safety-related
systems.
Models with type test approvals under
the ATEX Directive also provide safety
in explosion risk areas.
All
sensor components in contact

with media and subjected to pressure
are extremely well-suited to use in
biogas installations, CHPs and ORC
systems.
FEMA pressure switches, thermostats and two-wire pressure transmitters are rated according to SIL-2
(Safety Integrity Level 2, as per IEC
61508-2) and thus fulfil the prerequisites for functional safety. Parameters
can be supplied upon request.
With respect to the requirements
set forth in Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC, FEMA products are
certified according to DIN EN ISO
13849-1.
HONEYWELL GMBH
FEMA REGELGERTE
Boeblinger Strae 17
71101 Schoenaich
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7031 637-02

FA X
+49 (0)7031 637-850

EMAIL
info@fema.biz
WEB
www.fema.biz
YEAR FOUNDED
1938
EMPLOYEES
28
DWR series, Safety Pressure Switch,
flame-proof enclosure
HUBER SE
Innovative separation technology guarantees highest yields
WASTE WATER Solutions
HUBER SE
Industriepark Erasbach A1
92334 Berching
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)8462 201-0

ROTAMAT RoS 3 screw press for dewatering digested sludge
HUBER SE, headquartered in Berching, Germany, is internationally active in the fields of water, waste water
and sludge treatment. The company
was founded 175 years ago and has subsidiaries, branches and sales partners
in 60 countries.
Proven systems technology for waste
water treatment has been developed
and adapted to meet the demands of
special process technology and fermentation residue treatment in order
Separation of floating/oversized material and heavy

fraction (sand, grit)
to improve biogas yields. HUBER SE

supplies mechanical and process solutions for liquid waste reception, the efficient separation and treatment of floating/oversized material, heavy fraction
(sand, grit), digested sludge, processing waste water and process water.
Long machine life and premium plant
productivity are guaranteed thanks
to the robust design of our machines,
which are manufactured using stainless steel, and our reliable service.
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FA X
+49 (0)8462 201-810

EMAIL
info@huber.de
WEB
www.huber.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1834
EMPLOYEES
1,000
(worldwide)
COMPANIES
HUESKER Synthetic GmbH

Textile system solutions for biogas and liquid manure
HUESKER SYNTHETIC GMBH

Fabrikstrae 1315
48712 Gescher
Germany
PHONE
HUESKER develops individual solutions for a wide range of applications

using a high level of technical expertise
and working closely with customers,
engineering companies, research and
inspection institutes solutions that
are well-engineered, innovative, costeffective and environmentally sound.
+49 (0)2542 701-0

FA X
+49 (0)2542 701-499

EMAIL
techtex@HUESKER.de
WEB
www.HUESKER.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1861
SALES VOLUME
128 million
In doing so, our main focus is on our

customers and their requirements, to
which we dedicate our efforts with a
high degree of flexibility and professionalism. We therefore invest our entire expertise in our customers.
Our standard range of products

includes:
COVERTEC
biogas double-membrane
floating domes
COVERTEC concrete protection
COVERTEC odour- and gas-tight tank
covers
COVERTEC foil ground basins
COVERTEC flexible storage containers
AGRITEC silo protection
We offer a whole range of HUESKER

products and potential applications to
suit our customers individual requirements.
EMPLOYEES
383 (worldwide)
Double-membrane dome
LAMBDA Gesellschaft fr Gastechnik mbH

Your ideas our experience your product
For more than 25 years, we have been
experts in the conveyance, usage and
handling of biogenic gases.
LAMBDA GESELLSCHAFT
FR GASTECHNIK MBH
Her tener Mark 3
45699 Her ten
Germany
In addition to compressor and gas conveyance stations, gas torches and combined heat and power plants (CHP), we
have developed the LAMBDA-CHC, a
system for the efficient use and utilisation of lean gases in our delivery line.
Gas conveyance station with integrated
lean gas handling
PHONE
+49 (0)2366 9344-0

FA X
+49 (0)2366 9344-222

EMAIL
info@lambda.de
WEB
www.lambda.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1984
EMPLOYEES
86
Service technicians available on-site
COMPANIES
82
An individual, needs-based configuration of plant technology is conducted

by our own planning and development
department and components are manufactured at our plant in Herten.
In addition to commissioning, we offer
you a customised and manufacturerindependent service for your gas plant
or your CHP. Short response times are
guaranteed by our service network and
comprehensive spare parts stocks.
Biogas plant in Oberwellenborn
Biogas plant in Neusitz
Fermentation residue dryer in Muntscha
ibes Ingenieurbro Dr. Eisenhardt Sonneberg

Comprehensive engineering services for biogas
In our role as a planning office, we support you every step of the way from the
moment your idea is born until your
plant is commissioned! We have been
carrying out all the engineering services necessary for this for more than
14 years. Thanks to site-specific planning, we design efficient biogas plants
that meet your expectations and are
characterised by excellent investment
and operating costs.
As a specialist engineering office, we
are able to custom design process
engineering and equipment without
having to take manufacturers interests into account. We construct biogas
plants of all sizes for the fermentation
of slurry, renewable raw materials and
cofermentation substrates that are tailored to fit their individual locations.
We carry out all of our engineering
services independently.
Our biogas plants are characterised by
their single-stage or multi-stage concrete digesters that are heated with
stainless steel heating registers. The
agitators and pumps are adapted to the
substrate type and an external organic
desulphurisation system prevents bio-
genic corrosion in the digester. The

CHP plant technology works with Otto
gas engines or micro gas turbines and
the control systems used for all control
tasks boast process visualisation techniques and an internet connection,
plus plant monitoring with an integrated Telenot security system.
We have already planned and implemented various methods of using
the waste heat produced, namely fermentation residue drying, absorption
cooling and feed-in to district heating
networks. The project planning and
construction work is computerised,
meaning that we are able to process all
special requests quickly and precisely.
Planning, site management, commissioning and after-sales ser vices are
performed by engineers with many
years of experience in the field.
IBES INGENIEURBRO
DR. EISENHARDT
GMBH & CO. KG
Or tstrae 25
96515 Sonneberg
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)3675 745141

FA X
+49 (0)3675 809314

EMAIL
eisenhardt.sonneberg@t-online.de
WEB
www.dr-eisenhardt.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1997
Our biogas plants have been approved

and certified by the TV, guaranteeing our customers maximum safety
and reliability.
2 x 200 kWel micro gas

turbine plant in Muntscha
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COMPANIES
juwi Bio GmbH

juwi Bio GmbH develops and manages biogas plants, biomass heating systems, heating networks
and contracting solutions
Biogas feed-in plant constructed by the juwi Group in Ramstein near Kaiserslautern (Rhineland-Palatinate)
JUWI BIO GMBH

Energie-Allee 1
55286 Wrrstadt
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)6732 9657-0

FA X
+49 (0)6732 9657-7001
Well-established business processes, a

network of competent partner companies, expertise and market awareness,
and highly qualified employees guarantee widespread cost benefits and rapid
project implementation for all of our
customers. Our extensive experience
in project funding, highlighted for example through the design of a special
bioenergy fund, ensures that the best
possible concept is found and promises
success for all parties involved.
EMAIL
info@juwi.de
WEB
www.juwi.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1996
(juwi Group)
SALES VOLUME
approx.
1.0 billion
(juwi Group)
EMPLOYEES
approx.
1,800
COMPANIES
(juwi Group)
As an experienced, one-stop supplier,

we manage projects from start to finish,
from selecting suitable locations and
long-term partners for the supply of
substrates, to planning, site management and commissioning, right up to
the commercial and technical operation of the plant. In addition to providing conventional biogas plants, where
the energy produced is consumed
directly on-site, we also offer biogas
systems that feed into nearby gas
grids. The juwi Group independently
sells the biomethane it produces to
potential customers across the entire
country.
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The juwi Group completed its most

recent project in Saxony, where it commissioned a biomethane gas feed-in
plant (700 Nm/h or approximately
3.0 MWel ) in the Waldpolenz energy
park in Brandis near Leipzig at the
end of 2012. The biogas produced is
pro cessed using ultra-modern technology and fed into the nearby natural
gas grid as premium-quality biomethane. The plant allows us to promote
the creation of regional value chains
in Brandis and to ensure that local
farmers participate in the expansion
of renewable energy.
With an annual turnover of around one
billion euros and more than 1,800 employees, the juwi Group ranks among
the leading renewable energy companies. We have been planning, developing, constructing, financing and operating solar, wind and bioenergy plants
since 1996. Together with our partners, we are responsible for managing
each individual stage of our projects.
Since constructing its first biogas plant
in Hesse around ten years ago, the
juwi Group has carried out many additional projects in Germany.
KSB Aktiengesellschaft
Leading international manufacturer of pumps, fittings and related systems
improve the profitability of biogas plants with KSB
The slow-speed, submersible motor
agitators in KSB Aktiengesellschafts
Amaprop product range have proven
their worth over many years in waste
water treatment and also find application in biogas plants. Their key advantage lies in the fact that they consume
considerably less energy than highspeed units with small propellers.
Rather than being wall-mounted, the
Amaprop is positioned further towards
the centre of the pit, ensuring that fresh
substrate is quickly stirred into the fermentation medium. The thrust applied
at this point reduces the tea cup effect,
which results in problematic deposits in
the centre of the pit. Furthermore, the
central positioning of the Amaprop produces energy-efficient, cyclic flow, and
prevents floating layers and sedimentation. Gas production levels are noticeably higher with this configuration.
In order to ideally combine the advantages of the Amaprop 2500 with the
flexibility offered by classic, high-speed
submersible motor agitators, KSB has
now developed an agitator with a pro-
peller diameter of 1,000 mm, which

is specifically tailored to the needs of
biogas plants and which is the result
of numerous trials and positive experiences gathered over the past few years.
As a result of its hydraulic specifications, the Amaprop 1000 agitator stands
out from the crowd with its outstanding
mixing ability, particularly in the case
of critical flow, and its extremely low
energy consumption levels. Furthermore, its flexible configuration allows
the angle and height of the propeller
to be adjusted during operation. This
makes it suitable for universal application as a supplementary agitator, scum
disperser and flow accelerator in combination with the Amaprop 2500 or as a
stand-alone unit.
Thanks to its robust design, maintenance is first recommended after
16,000 hours of operation.
KSB AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Turmstrae 92
06110 Halle
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)345 48 26-0

FA X
+49 (0)345 48 26-46 99

EMAIL
info@ksb.com
WEB
www.ksb.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1871
SALES VOLUME
2.091 billion
(Group)
EMPLOYEES
15,674
(Group)
The Halle/Saale site is the companys

centre of expertise for water and waste
water. The factory there currently employs around 500 workers.
Amaprop 1000
Amaprop agitators installed in a digester
Amaprop 2500
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COMPANIES
LANXESS Deutschland GmbH

INNOVATIVE IRON OXIDE FOR DESULFURIZATION BIOGAS
LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND
GMBH
Business Unit
Inorganic Pigments
Dr. Hendrik Kathrein
WEB
www.lanxess.com
www.bayferrox.com
PHONE
+49 (0)2151 88-3790

YEAR FOUNDED
2004
SALES VOLUME
8.8 billion
(2011)
The LANXESS Inorganic Pigments

business unit is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of inorganic pigments, with a broad and innovative product range and acknowledged expertise
in technical service. The business unit
has a global presence with production facilities in Germany, China and Brazil as
well as with additional mixing and milling facilities in Australia, the UK, Spain
and the USA.
Iron oxide and chromium oxide pigments from LANXESS Inorganic Pigments are distinguished by their high
quality and simple, standards-compliant and environmentally-compatible
processing.
LANXESS Inorganic Pigments has

developed a range of technical oxides for
the desulfurization of biogas.
BayoxideE16 is a highly effective synthetic iron oxide for reducing hydrogen
sulphide in biogas that can be added
directly to the fermentation reactor.
Our new product is a cost-effective alternative to conventional desulfurization
processes, such as the use of activated
carbon. BayoxideE16 is very effective
on account of its purity levels of almost
100%. In contrast to comparable products, a metering system is not necessary,
meaning BayoxideE16 is very simple to
use, explains Gregor Hermanns, technical oxides expert in the LANXESS Inorganic Pigments business unit.
EMPLOYEES
16,900
Production process of biogas
PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES
OF BAYOXIDE E16
Prevention of damage caused by
corrosion
Safe to handle
No risk of explosive mixtures
Fulfils the German guidelines in
the Fertilizer Ordinance (DMV)

Simple dosing
Clean, dust-free handling
Cost reduction due to efficient
desulfurization
COMPANIES
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LEHMANN Maschinenbau GmbH

Bioextrusion enables 100% decomposition of fermentable organic dry mass
The Bioextrusion process ensures
greatly increased fermentation rates
and improves digestion, particularly as
a result of dissolving encrusted lignin,
accelerating decomposition and releasing sugar (glucose) as an energy
carrier. Innovative plant manufacturer
LEHMANN supplies finely-tuned pretreatment systems that are specially
designed for substrates containing cellulose and hemicellulose, and comprise
technology for dosing, conveying, re-
moving foreign materials (stones and

metal) and bioextrusion. These systems
have proven to be robust and reliable
in practice and they allow greater use
of substrates that have previously only
been used in small quantities in biogas
plants, such as straw, manure, green
waste from landscape conservation,
grass silage, miscanthus, etc. In order
for substrates to be exploited in biogas
plants, hydrothermal decomposition
must take place. The Bioextrusion
process is thus used in biogas plants
to optimise digestion and increase
efficiency.
LEHMANN MASCHINENBAU
GMBH
Jocketa-Bahnhofstrae 34
08543 Phl
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)397439 744-0

FA X
+49 (0)397439 744-25

EMAIL
anfrage@lehmann-maschinenbau.de
WEB
LEHMANN also offers crushing and

fermenter technology as well as systems for fermentation residue processing and drying.
www.lehmann-maschinenbau.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1945
EMPLOYEES
100
Retrofitting a scraper chain dosing conveyor and

discharge and detector belt; the B44e bioextruder
LUFA Nord-West
Biogas plant assessments all types of analysis from a single source!
We provide you with all the analyses
you need for fermentation substrates,
process parameters and fermentation
residue. Whether for practical fermentation trials or determining the
nutrients in fermentation residue we
determine the necessary parameters
using independently-tested, accredited
procedures. All analyses are performed
quickly and efficiently with the utmost
precision and care.
LUFA NORD-WEST
Jgerstrae 2327
26121 Oldenburg
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)441 801-830

Preparation for determining ammonium content
FA X
+49 (0)441 801-863
Gas yield, nutrients and more!
EMAIL
biogas@lufa-nord-west.de
Acetic acid equivalent & acid spectrum

The correct composition of organic acid
types and quantities provides the foundations for healthy plant microbiology.
Trace nutrients
Today, analysing for trace nutrients in
the low milligram range, that are essential for the bacteria to thrive, is standard in biogas plants.
Rapid notification of results

Results are reported immediately by
email or fax.
WEB
www.lufa-nord-west.de
Assessing the results

Our specialists will analyse the results
of your tests and offer advice to give
you the security you need.
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COMPANIES
LIPP GmbH
Biogas plants in modular construction innovative, flexible and efficient
Biogas plant in Italy
Conception and planning
Stainless steel roof assembly on site
Intelligent conceptual design
LIPP GMBH
Industriestrae 36
73497 Tannhausen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7964 9003-0

FA X
+49 (0)7964 9003-27

EMAIL
info@lipp-system.de
WEB
www.lipp-system.de
www.lipp-biogas.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1958
EMPLOYEES
50
COMPANIES
When it comes to handling liquid manure, sewage sludge, biological waste

and renewable raw materials, the LIPP
system-building company provides its
customers a technically mature system
for the recovery of biogas which is
based on the extensive know-how accumulated through years of experience.
Flexible solutions from one source

Both complete systems from material
intake to biogas recovery systems
as well as individual components can
be supplied. Due to modular construction, a comprehensive range of specific
customer requirements can be realised
all from one source.
Be it a compact plant for renewable raw
materials with 150 kW or a large-scale
plant for the treatment of liquid manure or biological waste with more than
5MW performance.
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Biogas plant in Japan
Fast assembly with the

LIPP double-fold system
LIPP biogas systems are predominantly made of stainless steel. The companys own production and construction
unit ensures the provision of consistent
quality all over the world, even in problematic climate zones. The efficient and
fast on-site assembly is combined with
the highest level of quality and functional reliability. The system guarantees optimal performance and durability of the respective system.
All-round service and support

from the word go
operational
analysis
efficiency calculation
project planning and development
plant construction
technical and biological start-up
biological support
service and maintenance
operator training
economic
Mainsite Technologies GmbH

From biogas to natural gas quality with MainMethan
Mainsite Technologies is a mediumsized company at a traditional location
in the heart of Europe. The Industrie
Center Obernburg (ICO) a chemical
site specialised in fibre production
is located in the Bavarian part of the
Rhine-Main international economic
region. As a Mainsite Services spinoff, the operating company of ICO,
Mainsite Technologies was founded in
2010 and combines the knowledge and
competence of Mainsite engineering
and the productivity of the Mainsite
workshops under one roof.
We design, produce and provide support
through to the finished comprehensive
solution and beyond. Our range of services extends from machines and systems for manufacturing technical and
membrane fibres to water treatment and
biogas purification plants with membrane technology including all supporting works as well as maintenance
and repair. Mainsite Technologies has
more than 200 competent engineers,
technicians, foremen and qualified tech-
nical experts combined with a production area of over 12,000 m to provide

you with the right solution every time.
Today, various chemical and chemicophysical purification processes are
available on the biogas market to upgrade raw biogas.
Mainsite Technologies now delivers a
new plant concept based on a purely
physical process: MainMethan works
on the principle of gas separation using polymer membranes. This process
has significant advantages over the
standard methods of purifying biogas. MainMethan stands for turnkey
plants which run fully automatically in
a space-saving container design. This
means you benefit from various options
even when redesigning biogas plants.
Of course, all MainMethan plants are
designed and constructed in compliance with the applicable safety standards. Here you can rely on our decades
of experience in constructing industrial
chemical plants.
MAINSITE TECHNOLOGIES
GMBH
Industrie Center Obernburg
63784 Obernburg
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)6022 81-3366

FA X
+49 (0)6022 81-2632

EMAIL
info@mainsite-technologies.com
WEB
www.mainsite-technologies.com
YEAR FOUNDED
2010
SALES VOLUME
21 million
EMPLOYEES
230
Core of MainMethan: the membrane modules
Compact design of MainMethan biogas purification plants
MainMethan: designed to meet industry standards
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COMPANIES
MANTruck & Bus AG, Engines & Components

Efficient and clean: MAN gas engines for biogas plants
MAN TRUCK & BUS AG

Vogelweiherstrae 33
90441 Nrnberg
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)911 420-0

FA X
+49 (0)911 420-1932

EMAIL
man-engines@man.eu
WEB
www.man-engines.com
MAN Truck & Bus AG is not only one of

the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers in Europe but also a specialist in building engines. The core competencies of MANs Nuremberg-based
Engines Division are research, development and the production of cuttingedge diesel and gas engines. For the
biogas sector, MAN offers gas engines
with ratings from 68 to 380kW.
tested 4- and 6-cylinder in-line engines

rated at 47 to 200 kW. New additions
to the programme for use with biogas
are the E2876 LE202, with a rating of
220 kW, and the supercharged E0834
rated at 68kW, which was launched in
2010. Expansion of the product range
and the spectrum of high-tech products
have given MAN its leading position in
todays European market.
MAN has been providing gas engines

for commercial vehicles and stationary
systems for several decades now. To
start with, the stationary engines ran
on sewer gas and natural gas, but ten
years ago MAN added gas engines for
the biogas sector to its portfolio and has
since consistently developed both these
engines and the product spectrum. Today, five series with a total of 17 power
ratings are available. MANs E2848 and
E2842V engines enjoyed an extremely
successful market launch these are
8- and 12-cylinder units with biogas ratings of 265 to 380kW. The range of biogas engines is rounded off by tried and
For operators of biogas systems, the

economical operation of the entire plant
is a crucial factor. MAN engines contribute to this with the latest technologies and modern materials. Optimum
maintenance intervals, long service
lives and reliable operation increase the
plants availability and ensure constant
generation of electricity and heat. The
economy of these applications is due in
no small measure to their high overall
efficiency normally over 90% when
MAN gas engines are used.
MAN expands range of gas-powered

engines for power generation up to
550 kW.
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MEP Maschinenringe S-H Energie Pool GmbH & Co. KG

Professional hands-on project planning, construction and services: biogas CHP heat supply
Management support
Biogas we support your project
In the network of the SchleswigHolstein-based

machinery
rings,
Maschinenringe Schleswig-Holstein
Energie-Pool GmbH & Co. KG (MEP)
focusses on bioenergy work carried
out for the farming industry. We collaborate closely with regional machinery rings to develop our products and
services. Quality, cost effectiveness,
durability and service are the guiding
principles of our work.
All services from a single source
Consultations, planning, engineering,
installation and support with plant operation all come from a single source
in the form of a general, joint or service
contractor.
MEPs employees are skilled professionals experienced in the field of energy technology. By keeping up with
practical developments, we know the
technology needed for each individual
situation. As a result, we provide practical, customised solutions for your operations. Around 20% of our projects are implemented by our own team of installers,
meaning we are well acquainted with
what we plan. We use our own systems
to develop and test our new products.
We speak the same language as those
in the farming industry and are equal-
District heating
Heating concepts
ly at home in the offices of banks, insurance companies, authorities and

ministries.
Our services:
Biogas utilisation
CHP plants (biogas and biomethane):
consulting, project design, securing
remuneration, planning, construction, sales
heating concepts from A to Z tailored
to local conditions: project design,
planning, construction, plant
operation, accounting, contracts,
heat supply
processing biomethane and feed-in
into the gas grid: consulting, project
design, securing remuneration, planning
Biogas generation
company reviews: status quo reports
as management tools
environmental reports: consulting,
consolidation, implementing processes
grid feed-in management:
calculating compensation after grid
overload
biogas in organic farming: feasibility,
consulting, project design
MASCHINENRINGE S-H
ENERGIE POOL
GMBH & CO. KG
(MEP)
Thorshammer 11
24866 Busdor f
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)4621 39298-0

FA X
+49 (0)4621 39298-30

EMAIL
info@mep-sh.de
WEB
www.mep-sh.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2007
EMPLOYEES
20
Lets get started on your project.
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COMPANIES
Application environment
TVB 900 booster compressor for biomethane compression
TRB 700 booster compressor for biomethane injection
Josef Mehrer GmbH & Co KG

Biogas processing and biogas grid injection
JOSEF MEHRER
GMBH & CO KG
Rosenfelder Strae 35
72336 Balingen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7433 26 05-0
Josef Mehrer GmbH & Co KG is synonymous with quality and reliability.

The company ranks among the worlds
leading manufacturers of oil-free piston compressors for process gas applications with an output range of 2.5 to
200 kW and pressures of up to 80 bar
(absolute pressure). They are primarily
used in the media-independent deposition, grid injection, extraction, purification, storage and drying of gas.
FA X
+49 (0)7433 26 05-41

EMAIL
info@mehrer.de
WEB
www.mehrer.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1989
EMPLOYEES
110
In addition to its activities in various sectors and areas of application,

Mehrer also produces environmentallyfriendly compressor solutions. In this
field, Mehrer units make an important
contribution to the permanent treatment of potable water. The company devotes particular attention to designing
solution-oriented biogas compressors,
which are chiefly characterised by their
ease of installation and reliable operation in container stations.
Whether biogas processing or biomethane injection Mehrers oil-free piston
compressors always guarantee reliable,
efficient, fail-safe plant operation.
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Headquartered in Balingen, southern

Germany, and a family-run enterprise
since its foundation in 1889, Mehrer is
one of the worlds oldest compressor
manufacturers, and one that is most
steeped in tradition. Production, design
and development take place exclusively
at the companys headquarters, thus ensuring that the high production quality
of the plants is sustained. Mehrer has
been renowned since the 1970s, particularly for the design and manufacture
of dry cylinder piston compressors and
compressor units. In addition to our
plant commissioning and maintenance
services, designing compressors and
compressing plants to meet bespoke,
process-specific requirements in numerous markets has enabled us to gain
cutting-edge expertise, which in turn
has made us a solution-oriented partner
for companies across the world.
Mehrer will continue to promote resource-saving, media-independent gas
compression, and in future will also
provide outstanding tailored servicing
solutions and manageable, secure operation costs.
MFB International Biogas Engineers S.A.

Engineering and components for biogas plants
MFB was founded by a group of German engineers with over ten years
experience in the specialist fields of
planning, constructing and operating
biogas plants. In the short history of
the company, it has upgraded several
existing biogas plants and built new
turnkey plants as a general contractor,
operating these until they permanently
achieved maximum performance.
MFB INTERNATIONAL
BIOGAS ENGINEERS S.A.
22, rue Kahlenbeerch
6452 Echternach
Luxembourg
PHONE
+352 (0)26 72 11 20
Upgraded from 1.2 MW to 3 MW in Germany
FA X
+352 (0)26 72 11 21
MFB is a customer-oriented, multilingual engineering company, which

provides customised industrial solutions ranging from repowering existing plants to constructing new, complete turnkey facilities in Germany and
abroad. The latest 3D planning software is used to ensure that key components are combined intelligently to suit
the environment.
EMAIL
info@mfb-biogas.com
WEB
www.mfb-biogas.com
YEAR FOUNDED
2011
EMPLOYEES
New construction of 2 MW plant in Poland
MTA S.p.A.
MTA S.p.A. cooling, conditioning, purifying
Based on 30 years experience in gas
treatment and process cooling, MTA offers advanced solutions in the field of biogas drying: the EnerDryer is a compact
packaged solution specifically designed
to guarantee protection for the cogeneration engine and to increase its energy
efficiency. The EnerDryer is capable of
treating biogas volumes ranging from
220 to 1,400 Nm3/h and integrates shell
and tube heat exchangers made from
AISI316 grade stainless steel, an industrial water chiller plus an automatic separation/condensate discharge system.
EnerDryer: the biogas dryer
MTA S.P.A.
Via Ar tigianato n. 2
35026 Conselve (PD)
Italy
Company headquarters in Conselve (Padova Italy)
Thanks to close cooperation with many

of the biggest biogas market players,
MTA is also able to produce tailor-made
solutions for bigger flow rates (up to
4,700 Nm3/h), and can additionally integrate pre-coolers and dry coolers capable of reducing the energy consumption
of the system. MTAs presence in over 80
countries ensures the EnerDryer benefits from service support on a worldwide
scale customers are therefore assured
long-term peace of mind.
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PHONE
+39 049 9588611

FA X
+39 049 9588663

EMAIL
info@mta-it.com
WEB
www.mta-it.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1982
EMPLOYEES
400
COMPANIES
Biological process monitoring
A typical MT-Energie biogas digester system
Innovative gas upgrading and injection technology
MT-Energie GmbH
Efficiency through variety: MT-Energie is one of the leading German companies in the biogas industry
with branches in several European countries
MT-ENERGIE GMBH
Ludwig-Elsbett-Strae 1
27404 Zeven
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)4281 98 45-0

FA X
+49 (0)4281 98 45-100

EMAIL
info@mt-energie.com
WEB
www.mt-energie.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1995
SALES VOLUME
198.8 million
EMPLOYEES
700
(2011)
In the mid-1990s, when the success

story of renewable primary products
was only starting to take shape, Christoph Martens was already working intensively on cost-efficient biogas plants.
On his parents farm, the young engineer developed innovative solutions for
using biogas.
His enthusiasm culminated in the formation of MT-Energie, one of the leading suppliers of biogas technology. Today, the company has 700 employees
and is performing with an untamed
pioneering spirit, and is therefore still
a trendsetter in the industry. By now,
MT-Energie has completed some 500
turnkey biogas projects.
This biogas specialist from northern
Germany entered the international
market in 2006. The company set up
branches in several southern and eastern European countries. Approximately 50 biogas plants have already started
production there.
The performance portfolio comprises
the development, planning and construction of biogas plants and special
COMPANIES
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components, as well as intensive technical and biological monitoring. Numerous components which are standard in
any biogas plant today were developed
and improved to common industry
standards by MT-Energie. One example is air-inflated membrane covering.
This is not only used for MT-Energie
projects but is also sold to other producers of biogas plants as many as 2,000
to date.
The primary target in the development of biogas plants and components
is to create a simple, efficient and safe
process. This ensures that MT biogas
plants perform at great cost-efficiency
and maintain the outstanding reputation they have gained in the market.
Through our subsidiary MT-BioMethan
GmbH we additionally offer innovative
gas upgrading and injection technology.
This technology separates biogas into
CO2 and methane. The resulting, highly
pure biomethane has natural gas quality and is injected into the public natural
gas grid.
MWM GmbH
One of the worlds leading suppliers of highly efficient, eco-friendly cogeneration plants
Waste heat from the CHP plant is used to dry the crop as well as to
heat the buildings.
The MWM GmbH is one of the worlds

leading providers of highly efficient,
eco-friendly complete systems for the
decentralised generation of heat and
electricity.
The company looks back on more than
140 years of experience in the development and optimisation of plants for natural gas and special gases.
As an international company, which is
based in Mannheim and was founded by
Carl Benz, MWM has more than 1,300
employees at eleven subsidiaries.

The product portfolio comprises gensets
and plants in the output range from
400kWel to 4,300 kWel.
In addition to gensets, MWM also offers complete plants and containers
that can be operated with various types
of gas, such as natural gas, shale gas,
mine gas, biogas, landfill gas, sewage
gas and syngas.
More than 4,894 power generators with
a cumulative output of 5,637,000 kWel
have already been installed worldwide.
MWM GMBH
Carl-Benz-Strae 1
68167 Mannheim
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)621 384 0

FA X
+49 (0)621 384 8800

EMAIL
info@mwm.net
WEB
www.mwm.net
YEAR FOUNDED
A TCG 2016 V08 C

in a container
provides
3,200 MWhel and
2,552 MWhther
power per year.
1871
EMPLOYEES
1,300
NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme GmbH

For your media in biogas systems NEMO progressing cavity pumps and TORNADO rotary lobe pumps
Todays trend is the increasing use of
the fermentation of organic matter for
the economical production of energy.
As a world market leader in progressing
cavity pumps and a specialist in biogas
technology, we offer matched mixing
and conveying systems for all process
stages in the production of biogas. For
centuries, rotating positive displacement
pumps have been used as conveying systems for all kinds of fluids in wastewater
treatment. Due to their inherent characteristics, these pumps guarantee a reliable, safe and efficient process.
TORNADO :
High performance
rotary lobe pump
NETZSCH
PUMPEN & SYSTEME GMBH
Geretsrieder Strae 1
84478 Waldkraiburg
Germany
PHONE
Our NEMO progressing cavity pumps,

our TORNADO rotary lobe pumps as
well as our NETZSCH grinding systems
can mix, convey and crush material.
With more than 1,900 employees at six
development and production sites and
30 sales offices, a cooperation partner
in Japan and another 200 NETZSCH
representatives we are close to wherever
you are. Uniform standards based on
DIN EN ISO 9001 in development and
production at all sites ensure the highest
quality for which the name NETZSCH is
a synonym.
+49 (0)8638 63-1010

FA X
+49 (0)8638 63-2333

EMAIL
info.nps@netzsch.com
WEB
www.netzsch.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1952
SALES VOLUME
335 million
EMPLOYEES
1,900
NEMO B.Max : maximum homogenisation of substrates
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COMPANIES

Extensive expertise and a 24/7 biogas hotline
NORTH-TEC Maschinenbau GmbH,
which constructs, extends and optimises biogas plants as well as providing full
24/7 technical support, has established
itself beyond the borders of SchleswigHolstein in recent years.
NOR TH-TEC
MASCHINENBAU GMBH
Oldenhrn 1
25821 Bredstedt
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)4671 92798-0

FA X
+49 (0)4671 92798-11

EMAIL
info@nor th-tec.de
WEB
www.nor th-tec.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2004
SALES VOLUME
17.5 million
EMPLOYEES
45
(Nor th-Tec group)
The companys comprehensive portfolio

includes selling, integrating, servicing
and repairing pumps, agitators, loading
systems, separation units, air-supported
roofs, fermentation preparation systems and piping. In addition, combined
heat and power plants are also covered
through the company 2G-Station.
sets new benchmarks in the development, adaptation and implementation
of biogas plant management, including
the construction of complex switch cabinet systems. Both the intuitively operated control system that allows processes to be visualised completely and the
possibility to control plants from anywhere in the world, e.g. via an iPhone/
smartphone, are state-of-the-art.
A further standard has been set by the

NT9000 technical building, a logical
stage of development that combines
the advantages of a technical container
with those of an interconnecting building. The modular design of the technical building allows us to offer a high
degree of standardised individuality
and means that instead of being limited
to one output rating, we are able to construct systems for installations ranging
from 75kW to 4MW.
Our technical buildings are manufactured in a factory according to our customers specific requirements before
being put into operation.
In addition to being sold on the German
market, they are distributed internationally by NORTH-TEC International
GmbH.
Our aim of offering full service for our
customers is further met by our biogas
hotline +49 (0)4671 927980 which
can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, and provides the quickest response times possible to ensure plant
downtime is kept to a minimum. We
also keep a large parts depot stocked
with a wide range of biogas components
in order to guarantee this.
NT9000 technical building
Plant room and pump layout in a one megawatt system
25/6m digester
COMPANIES
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KOBIT GmbH
The biogas and biomethane plant experts
High-tech by KOBIT
KOBIT biomethane plant
The biogas experts

As a major manufacturer and planner
of biogas plants with over 130 national
and international projects completed,
KOBIT is one of the most sought-after
full-service suppliers within the biogas
industry. We develop and build technically intelligent, substrate-flexible biogas and biomethane plants, which correspond perfectly to the specific local
conditions of our clients.
KOBIT relies on established and
exceptionally flexible technology concepts and ensures their effective and
safe implementation. As a general contractor, in addition to offering expert
advice and profitability calculations, we
take on all tasks from planning and approval to turnkey plant construction.
High-tech for your biogas production

KOBIT biogas technology is adapted
to the site, high-quality, ready-to-use
and easy to maintain. KOBIT offers
substrate-flexible, scalable biogas
plant technology for your biogas and
biomethane production. Using innovative engineering, field-tested design
concepts and perfectly matched components from digesters to combined
heat and power plants, we guarantee
the quality, functionality and maximum
availability which is typical of KOBIT
plants and which, in return, ensures the
economic success of our clients.
Biomethane plants
KOBIT turned its attention to biomethane in 2006 and has since implemented eight projects using different
gas-upgrading technologies. KOBIT
provides advice independent of manufacturers or processes. Together with
you, we choose the best upgrading
process and coordinate the overall design according to your requirements
and local conditions.
KOBIT GMBH
Jean-Monnet-Strae 12
54343 Fhren
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)6502 93859-0

FA X
+49 (0)6502 93859-29

EMAIL
info@oekobit-biogas.com
WEB
www.oekobit-biogas.com
YEAR FOUNDED
2000
EMPLOYEES
70
KOBIT plant system MEGALINE
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COMPANIES
GES siloxane removal system
W120 ES twin tower biogas dryer
Water separator with gas cooling and chilling system
Parker Hannifin Corporation, Hiross Zander Division

ENGINEERING YOUR SUCCESS
Renewable energy solutions for effective gas treatment and gas drying
PARKER HANNIFIN
MANUFACTURING
GERMANY GMBH & CO. KG
HIROSS ZANDER DIVISION
Im Teelbruch 118
45219 Essen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)2054 934-0

FA X
+49 (0)2054 934-122

EMAIL
zander@parker.com
WEB
www.parker.com/hzd
YEAR FOUNDED
1974
EMPLOYEES
Essen Division
100
Parker Germany approx. 4,500

Parker worldwide approx. 60,000
COMPANIES
Drawing on over 30 years experience

in the field of processing compressed
air and compressed gases, PARKER
HIROSS ZANDER offers extensive expertise in the process-integrated purification and drying of biogases for the
growing European biogas market.
When converting biogas and landfill
gas into electricity, constant gas quality
is paramount in enabling engines and
micro-gas turbines to operate economically and efficiently. Contamination, in
the form of solid particulate contained
in the gas-stream must be separated
out and the remaining moisture content
reduced. Furthermore the presence
of siloxanes in the gas can also pose
problems. The GES processing system
for siloxane removal provides reliable
protection against engine damage and
operational failure.
Systems for the treatment of biomethane, prior to gas-grid injection must
conform to special operational and legal requirements. When treating rawgas to meet biomethane standards, the
dryness, in terms of the gas dew point is
decisive. PARKER HIROSS ZANDER
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has developed a fully-automatic heat-regenerative adsorption dryer, complete

with inlet & outlet filtration to meet
these demands.
Working closely with system designers, biogas plant manufacturers and
plant operators, we keep pace with
changing market trends and requirements and are thus able to remain innovative in this field of application.
Our range of highly efficient system

components comprises:
pre-filters/post-filters
cold water units (chillers)
tube bundle heat exchangers
(gas coolers)
water separators for gas dehumidification
heated, zero-loss condensate drains
oil adsorbers for removal of hydrocarbons (compressor oils)
microfilters for CNG
siloxane removal systems
heated, zero-loss condensate drains
FRITZPAULMICHLGMBH
High-quality components for biogas plants: homogenisation pumping separation
FRITZ PAULMICHL GMBH has been
supplying high-quality biogas plant
components for many years. We provide reliable technology both for new
plants and plant extensions as well as
for optimisation projects. Longstanding experience and a sizeable product
range simultaneously guarantee the
most advantageous combination of
parts and the highest possible degree
of operational reliability.
This is why our customer base not only

comprises plant operators but also fullservice providers. Durability and userfriendly operation are further features
of our components.
The MAMMUT large-blade agitator is
particularly impressive in fermentation
tanks. It can be installed either vertically from the tank cover or horizontally
in the wall and its mixing performance
sets new standards, even with high dry
matter content.
FRITZ PAULMICHL GMBH

Kisslegger Strae 19
88299 Leutkirch
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7563 912 479 0

FA X
+49 (0)7563 8012

EMAIL
info@paulmichl-gmbh.de
WEB
Special attention was paid to ensuring

a powerful, slow and thus gentle stirring action when developing this agitator. The product is installed without the
need for any wear-prone floor bearings
or thrust bearings in the tank.
www.paulmichl-gmbh.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1907,
since 1985 Fritz Paulmichl GmbH
EMPLOYEES
50
Vertically-mounted MAMMUT 22 kW
type digester agitator
PRONOVA Analysentechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Ensuring safety and profitability through metrological analysis of the biogas process
PRONOVA supplies key products for biogas plant monitoring and optimisation:
SSM 6000 for online biogas analysis
FOS/TAC 2000 for the assessment of
major substrate variables: concentration of volatile organic acids (VOA)
and buffer capacity (TIC)
Since manufacturing its first gas analyser developed specifically for biogas
plants in 1998, PRONOVA is one of the
leading biogas analysis suppliers with
almost 2,000 SSM Series systems sold.
The company also develops solutions

for new applications, such as processing biogas for injection into the natural
gas grid.
Analysentechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Furthermore, PRONOVA supplies additional measurement instruments for

biogas plants, including gas alarm and
liquid analysis equipment (pH, ammonia, etc.). The FOS/TAC 2000 automatic titrator enables the key substrate
variables VOA and TIC to be monitored
easily in plants without time delays.
PRONOVA
ANALYSENTECHNIK
GMBH & CO. KG
Groninger Strae 25
13347 Berlin
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)30 45 50 85-0

FA X
+49 (0)30 45 50 85-90

EMAIL
PRONOVA draws on specialist knowledge from AEG and today provides solutions for many gas analysis fields. As
a group of firms, PRONOVA continues
to supply water analysis equipment and
agricultural measuring instruments
under the trade names iRAS and
STELZNER respectively.
info@pronova.de
WEB
www.pronova.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1998
EMPLOYEES
15
The SSM 6000 for online biogas analysis (right) and the FOS/TAC
2000 for assessing the major substrate variables VOA and TIC
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COMPANIES
BIOGAS
NATURAL GAS
LANDFILL GAS
COAL MINE GAS
SEWAGE GAS
www.pro2.com
Pro2AnlagentechnikGmbH
Plants from Pro2 Anlagentechnik GmbH are operating in over 30 countries across the globe
PRO2 ANLAGENTECHNIK
GMBH
Schmelzerstrae 25
47877 Willich
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)2154 488-0

FA X
+49 (0)2154 488-105

EMAIL
info@pro2.com
WEB
www.pro2.com
Founded in 1994, Pro2 Anlagentechnik GmbH is headquartered in Willich

near Dsseldorf and ranks among the
leading system manufacturers in the
field of distributed power technology
and bioenergy with a strong international focus.
Tell us where the gas is and well take

care of the rest
True to this motto, Pro2 supplies, maintains and operates turnkey degasification, gas treatment and gas utilisation
plants. The companys core areas of expertise thus lie in developing and constructing turnkey plants and systems
for supplying energy and exploiting
biogas, sewage gas, natural gas, mine
gas and landfill gas.
YEAR FOUNDED
1994
SALES VOLUME
approx .
35 million
EMPLOYEES
100
COMPANIES
Pro2 supplies CHP plants comprising

motors with electrical module outputs
of between 75kW and 2,000kW for distributed energy supply. In addition, the
company develops and constructs system solutions for gas utilisation, such
as gas extraction and gas purification
systems, flare systems and biogas CHP
plants. This system concept offers advantages both when constructing the
plant and during later servicing and
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maintenance: there are no interface

problems, as everything is delivered
from one source, engineering costs
are minimal and availability of the gas
treatment flare biogas utilisation
system is high.
To date, over 700 plants with a capacity
of some 400MW have been installed in
over 30 countries. Pro2 has subsidiaries in France, Hungary, Thailand and
Belgium as well as partner firms in
Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, Mexico
and the Baltic states.
Recover CHP waste heat efficiently

with PICorc. State-of-the-art ORC
systems from Pro2.
The innovative Pro2 Industrial Caloric
ORC System (PICorc) utilises waste
heat from CHP engines and converts
it into electrical energy. The compact
modules achieve electrical efficiencies
of over 45% and thus increase value
creation by enhancing the overall profitability of the plant.
PURAC PUREGAS
PURAC Puregas and PURAC Wasser GmbH your partners for biogas upgrading
With more than 10 years of experience,
PURAC Puregas and its German sister
company PURAC Wasser GmbH design
and construct biogas upgrading plants
using the CApureTM process, which is
based on chemical absorption. This type
of biogas upgrading technology produces high-quality green energy of natural
gas quality for injection into local gas
grids and further use as autogas.
PURAC WASSER GMBH

Am Fallturm 5
28359 Bremen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)421 168 39-0

FA X
+49 (0)421 168 39-25
The PURAC CApureTM process is

characterised by:
low operating costs
methane losses < 0.1%
high yields with a methane purity
level > 99%
EMAIL
info@purac-wasser.de
WEB
www.purac-wasser.de
We offer:
shop-tested
Svsj biogas upgrading plant
and CE certified biogas

upgrading plants
modular plants with various capacities
maintenance & service for high
system availability
R.E.U.S. Energy GmbH

Innovative new biogas plant
R.E.U.S. Energy GmbH, a one-stop provider of biogas facilities, is looking to
set new standards in the area of biogas
technology with the implementation of
a new innovative plant concept.
By deploying pre-assembled, modular
components, this concept optimises onsite planning and mounting while creating a standardised system which can be
implemented globally.
The biogas plants operate using a robust and economical mixing technology with a loading system in which the
substrate is pulped in advance.
Intelligent analysis technology provides a current status overview of the
processes within the plant and, in addition, a real-time indication of the plants
stability.
A pilot biogas plant is to be erected at
the companys main premises to demonstrate the concept and for the purpose of research and development.
R.E.U.S. ENERGY GMBH

REGENERATIVE ENERGIE- UND
UMWELT-SYSTEME
Gewerbegebiet an der B15

Alustrae 1
83527 Kirchdor f/Haag i. OB
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)8072 9191-812

FA X
+49 (0)8072 9191-9812

EMAIL
R.E.U.S. GmbH:
development of new biogas
technologies
project management
planning and production of system
components
turnkey plant construction
info@reus-energy.com
WEB
www.reus-energy.com
YEAR FOUNDED
2008
Independent subsidiar y of
Schletter GmbH since 2010
Innovative new biogas plant
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COMPANIES
RENG Industriesysteme GmbH

Electrotechnical solutions for biogas plants
RENG INDUSTRIESYSTEME
GMBH
Donaustrae 17
93333 Neustadt a. d. Donau
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)9445 752 20-240

FA X
+49 (0)9445 752 20-8240

EMAIL
Biogas@RengGruppe.de
WEB
www.RengBiogas.de
RENG is an owner-managed company

with 250 employees based in the heart
of Bavaria. Today, more than four decades after being founded, our firm is
synonymous with ingenuity, flexibility
and scrupulousness.
RengBiogas.de
With RENG on your side, you can place
your trust in flawless plant management
which draws on field-tested process
control systems and reliable ser vice for
every aspect of your installation. Countless renowned companies from the biogas industry, as well as agricultural and
commercial customers, already benefit
from our knowledge and experience in
the electrotechnical field.
YEAR FOUNDED
Our range of services

engineering, project management
and commissioning
switch cabinet construction, installation and servicing
I&C technology, pneumatics and
automation
control centre programming and
visualisation
Satisfied customers
The 20 biogas projects implemented both
within and outside Germany over the last
three years speak for themselves.
More information can be found at

RengBiogas.de
1965
EMPLOYEES
250
Expert and on-schedule assembly of

switch cabinets for use in plants
RESProjectsGmbH
Your partner for biogas and biomethane projects
RES PROJECTS GMBH

Ganghoferstrae 68a
80339 Mnchen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)89 316 05 79-0

FA X
+49 (0)89 316 05 79-888

EMAIL
info@res-projects.de
WEB
www.res-projects.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2003
EMPLOYEES
20
COMPANIES
RES Projects plans, develops and operates biogas and biomethane plants.
Since being founded in 2003, we have
worked on implementing over 40
projects with a cumulative capacity of
over 35MWel.
We deliver all the services for our
projects from one source from site
assessments and comprehensive planning and design to construction site
management and plant operation
which allows us to guarantee consistently high quality for our customers.
Plant size, technology, electricity generation and gas injection are adapted
to the circumstances of the site. Our
client base includes farmers, communities and municipal utilities, whom
we assist with our expertise and
structured project planning. Investors value the sound contractual basis
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Flagship project: biomethane plant in Klein Wanzleben
and high efficiency that come with the

acquisition of finished projects developed by us.
Our slogan is from the region for the
region. We therefore take into account
the interests of all those involved, be
they farmers, municipal utilities, communities or citizens thus strengthening the entire regional value chain.
Assembly of CHP unit
Pre-installed container CHP unit
SCHNELL Motoren AG
Innovative technology for the highest efficiency levels in dual fuel engines
SCHNELL Motoren AG is the leading
manufacturer worldwide of dual fuel
combined heat and power units (CHP
units) for biogas plants. The SCHNELL
CHP units based on diesel engine technology generate energy from lean gases such as biogas, sewage gas and landfill gas. Using the combined heat and
power principle, energy is converted
into electricity and heat.
The company can look back on 20 years
of experience in the biogas sector
from the initial construction of complete biogas plants right through to the
development of highly efficient combined heat and power units. The production, quality control and shipment
of SCHNELL CHP units take place at
its headquarters in Amtzell, Germany.
SCHNELL 6R41.1B with 460 to 530 kW electrical power
The units are based on the engines of

Sisu, Scania and Mitsubishi, and are
available in an electrical power range
from 30kW to 1.6MW. They stand out
on account of their particularly high efficiency and long service life.
SCHNELL Motoren AG has already
received several awards for its innovations in the field of increased efficiency.
In combination with a gas turbine that
utilises the thermal energy present
in the exhaust gas, a 265 kW unit can
achieve an efficiency of up to 48.3%*.
SCHNELL MOTOREN AG
Hugo-Schrott-Strae 6
88279 Amtzell
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7520 9661-0

FA X
+49 (0)7520 5388

EMAIL
info@schnellmotor.de
WEB
www.schnellmotor.de
SCHNELL Motoren AG continuously

develops its product portfolio in order
to create further possibilities for efficient energy generation from biomass.
SCHNELL biomass plants are complete
systems that generate energy from biomass such as digested residue, wood
or dried sewage sludge. They integrate
the generation, cleaning and utilisation
of gas and cover a power range from
120kW to 800kW.
Since the foundation of the company
in 1992, SCHNELL has supplied over
3,000 units to over 20 countries on four
continents.
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YEAR FOUNDED
1992
SALES VOLUME
138 million
(2011)
EMPLOYEES
> 450
*in accordance with ISO EN 3046,

tested by the Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft (DLG,
German Agricultural Society) in
the Focus Test 10/10
COMPANIES
High-performance digestion plant in Korea
Biogas plant in Klein Eichholz
Biogas plant in Bebra
Biomethane plant
Biomethane filling station
Schwarting Biosystem GmbH

A company with many years of experience in plant construction and biotechnology
including waste fermentation, sewage sludge digestion, biogas and biomethane plants
SCHWAR TING BIOSYSTEM

GMBH
Lise-Meitner-Strae 2
24941 Flensburg
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)461 70 71 69-0

FA X
+49 (0)461 70 71 69-101

EMAIL
info@schwar ting-biosystem.de
WEB
www.schwar ting-biosystem.de
YEAR FOUNDED
2004
EMPLOYEES
COMPANIES
Schwarting Biosystem GmbH was

founded in mid-2006 following a merger between Schwarting Environmental
Systems GmbH in Flensburg and Biosystem Selecta GmbH. The company is
thus able to look back on a long tradition of constructing biogas and fermentation plants.
Moreover, cooperation with our parent

company, HERA Holding from Barcelona, enables us to supply systems for
processing biogas to natural gas quality. The biomethane, which is produced
via the selective absorption of carbon dioxide, can be injected into a natural gas
network or used at a gas filling station.
Our employees have valuable experience in the construction and operation of anaerobic digestion plants for
processing special organic residue
such as food waste, expired food products, slop and sewage sludge. We can
adjust the process management and
digester design to ideally suit specific
plant and substrate requirements, and
offer the following digester models:
multi-stage mixing, high-performance digester with an impulse mixing
system especially for sewage sludge
digestion
complete mix digester with a central
agitator particularly for processing
food and organic waste
shallow digester with biogas holder
for agricultural biogas plants, also
suitable as a secondary fermentation
unit
The company is perfectly structured

for constructing anaerobic digestion,
fermentation, biogas and biomethane
plants of industrial quality. It can respond to significant challenges all over
the world and the success of its concept
is proven by numerous international
reference projects involving the fermentation of different organic waste
materials.
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Schwarting Biosystem GmbH is your

partner for high-quality biogas plants
that are tailor-made for your needs
from planning and delivering turnkey
plants to optimising plant operation.
A HERA group company
seepex GmbH
The seepex bio substrate mixing system for fermentation product conveying
seepex GmbH, headquartered in Bottrop, Germany, develops, manufactures and globally markets progressive cavity pumps for conveying low to
highly-viscous, aggressive and abrasive media.
seepex offers a wide range of solutions
to match the specific requirements of
biogas plants.
The modular seepex system allows us
to offer optimum technical and economic solutions for transporting fermentation products and conveying almost all
process-related products.
The seepex bio substrate mixing system is the ideal solution for thoroughly
mixing the solid and liquid fermentation products before feeding them into
the fermenter. It consists of a sturdy
feed hopper pump from product group
T, a standard BN range pump and the
Biogas Control System BGDC for
short.
SEEPEX GMBH
Scharnhlzstrae 344
46240 Bottrop
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)2041 996-0

FA X
seepex offers various designs of feed

hopper pumps matched to the properties of the fermentation products being
conveyed.
+49 (0)2041 996-400

EMAIL
info@seepex.com
WEB
www.seepex.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1972
EMPLOYEES
600
The seepex bio substrate mixing system with

Smart Conveying Technology (SCT)
Senergie GmbH Cogeneration Units

SENERGIE biogas CHP plants: many years of Europe-wide expertise taking the lead
SENERGIE GmbH, a renowned supplier
of biogas CHP plants, founded in 2005
and with almost 100 employees across
Europe, is enjoying a significant upsurge in demand.
Moreover, changes to political conditions are creating new economic and

environmental impetus to replace the
use of fossil fuels with renewable energy sources.
An abundance of renewable raw materials, the cost-effective way in which these

can be converted into biogas and almost
unbeatable energy efficiency make
cogeneration plants a viable alternative
to conventional energy production in
almost all countries around the world.
In addition to our tried and tested made

in Germany CHP plants with outputs
between 30 and 500 kilowatts, as well
as our German engineering expertise,
the company provides comprehensive
customer service for its systems.
More than 400projects implemented as
containerised and in-house solutions,
as well as a strong partnership with
the international SH+E GROUP, make
SENERGIE stand out as a reliable partner for low-risk energy production.
SENERGIE GMBH
COGENERATION UNITS
Ger wigstrae 8
78234 Engen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7733 5019-100

FA X
+49 (0)7733 5019-199

EMAIL
info@senergie.com
WEB
www.senergie.com
YEAR FOUNDED
2005
EMPLOYEES
90
Container models used as alternatives to in-house CHP plants (left).

SENERGIE uses only branded components in its CHP plants (right).
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COMPANIES
500 kW plant with sewage sludge drying
Seiler Biogas constructs all-inclusive plants including the feed-in and direct marketing of gas.
Seiler-Hydromix guarantees considerably higher yields.
Seiler GmbH
Innovative turnkey plants with revolutionary gas processing and the direct marketing of gas
Biogas
SEILER GMBH
Henkerberg 11
88696 Owingen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7551 9197-0

FA X
+49 (0)7551 9197-77

EMAIL
info@seiler-gmbh.com
WEB
www.seiler-gmbh.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1978
TURNOVER
Seiler GmbH exclusively builds turnkey biogas plants. Having already

constructed more than 150 complete
plants, we provide all-inclusive solutions at fixed prices. Our range of services encompasses development and
planning, as well as plant construction
and biological and technical support.
Direct marketing of biomethane

In collaboration with Biomethangas
Hahnennest GmbH, we have conceived
an innovative means of marketing gas
directly. Our financing documents come
complete with a profitability report,
which includes purchasing agreements
for biomethane fixed over a long period
of time. We also assume responsibility
for documenting sales and performing
the related accounting tasks.
approx. 30 million
EMPLOYEES
approx. 50
COMPANIES
New gas processing technology brings

enormous cost savings
We have successfully completed the
testing of a totally revolutionary gas
processing method. This extremely
simple process results in lower investment costs and significantly reduces the
operating costs of continuous processing techniques. Working alongside
Biomethangas Hahnennest GmbH and
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Energiepark Hahnennest GmbH & Co.

KG, the process has proven itself to be
completely free of methane slip and even
puts an end to the need for aftertreatment. The biomethane to be fed into the
grid exits the process sulphur-free.
100% heat recovery

For plants with a minimum capacity of
500 kW/hel, in collaboration with Karl
Kraus Maschinenbau, we have developed a virtually fully-automated sewage sludge drying system that utilises
the waste heat from CHP plants.
Seiler-Hydromix reduces
operating costs
We have developed and field tested a
new form of liquid feeding that is carried out in batches. By increasing the
overall surface area of the loaded substrate in this way, the process extends
residence times at comparable cubic
volumes and significantly reduces
pump and agitator operating costs. Additionally, there is no longer any need
for the bacteria to receive a temperature and oxygen shock when the substrate is loaded.
SES Energiesysteme GmbH

Your specialist for decentralised energy systems
Robust and reliable:

biogas combined heat
and power plants
from SES
In addition to manufacturing gas engine combined heat and power (CHP)

plants with outputs ranging from 50 to
2,000 kilowatts, SES Energiesysteme
GmbH, which was founded in 1998 and
is headquartered in Berlin, also acts
as a service provider in this field. The
company has branches and production
sites in Saxony and Bavaria.
Our CHP plants are suitable for use with
biogas, natural gas, sewage gas and
landfill gas. Depending on their intended use and location, they are available
as compact modules, fully constructed

plants or containerised solutions, the
latter of which are especially suitable
for use with biogas. We also offer CHP
plants constructed in ready-to-operate
concrete stations for use in locations
that are highly sensitive to noise.
Our Europe-wide sales concept enables
us to provide complete solutions from a
single source, from detailed planning,
construction and commissioning to
the servicing and maintenance of your
plants.
SES ENERGIESYSTEME
GMBH
Eichenstrae 3b
12435 Berlin
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)30 319 007 0

FA X
+49 (0)30 313 095 8

EMAIL
info@ses-energiesysteme.com
WEB
www.ses-energiesysteme.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1998
EMPLOYEES
100
SILOKING Mayer Maschinenbaugesellschaft mbH

Solids metering and mixing system for simply intelligent feeding
SILOKING Mayer Maschinenbau GmbH
is a leading company in the development and production of feeding systems for biogas plants and cattle feed.
In modern manufacturing facilities, the
feed processor and dosing systems are
series produced to high quality standards with hopper volumes ranging
from 3 m to 80 m. Innovations are
focused on safe and simple operation and low energy consumption. All
projects are individually planned and
adapted to on-farm demands by experienced product specialists.
MAYER MASCHINENBAUGESELLSCHAFT MBH

Kehlsteinstrae 4
84529 Tittmoning
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)8683 8984-0

Complete solutions for solids metering systems up to
80 m incl. feeding augers
FA X
+49 (0)8683 8984-55

EMAIL
SILOKING features and benefits:

SILONOX steel: acid proof and wear
resistant
easy to install in just one day
low energy consumption
flexible to a wide range of feed
easy to adapt to external control units
units from 3 m to 80 m capacity
mayer@siloking.com
WEB
www.siloking.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1983
EMPLOYEES
300
High-capacity, self-propelled feed mixers for the

efficient feeding of biogas units
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COMPANIES
Hermann Sewerin GmbH

Leak detection technology
HERMANN SEWERIN GMBH

Rober t-Bosch-Strae 3
33334 Gtersloh
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)5241 934-0

FA X
Since filing a patent application for the

first gas leak indicator in 1926, Hermann
Sewerin GmbH has become one of the
leading technology providers in the gas
and water leak detection market. Its success is not only due to this experience in
developing measuring devices, which
has spanned more than 80 years, but
also to the knowledge acquired through
use of the devices by its own surveying
teams.
+49 (0)5241 934-444

EMAIL
info@sewerin.com
WEB
www.sewerin.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1923
Specially developed for use in biogas

plants, the Multitec BioControl
one system for stationary and mobile
measurements
All plant operators producing electricity from biogas, sewer gas or landfill
gas aim to optimise processes and thus
ensure greater efficiency in other
words, obtain as much methane as possible. At the same time, however, harmful components in the gas need to be
kept to a minimum.
Only constant monitoring of the gas
composition in a plant can indicate
changes before it is too late and thereby
prevent prolonged outages. If the power
generation is subsidised, the plant operator must regularly document the gas
composition and volume.
The Multitec BioControl can reliably
and sustainably handle these tasks.
The intelligent compensation of pressure, temperature, moisture and gas
composition means that the components can be analysed with precision.
The Multitec BioControl can also determine the temperature and flow rate.
The Multitec BioControl is a combined measuring device consisting of
the Multitec BioControl fixed installation and a mobile gas measuring device
the Multitec 540.
Depending on the version of Multitec BioControl, the gas composition and volume can be automatically
measured and monitored at up to eight
measurement locations. The Multitec 540 measures the values at the
individual measurement locations sequentially. The values are transferred
to the Multitec BioControl via an
interface. Individual measuring locations can also be set up for mobile
measurement if preferred.
A large touch screen displays the stored and current

measurements.
The Multitec BioControl

is one system for stationary
and mobile measurements.
COMPANIES
108
The Multitec 540 for

monitoring shafts
Siemens AG
Modular automation and energy management solutions for the biogas industry
A farm-based biogas plant in Weyberhfe is equipped with

Siemens products.
Modular solutions for

maximum productivity
With a perfectly coordinated portfolio
that caters precisely for the different
areas of the biogas industry, we are able
to offer tailored solutions for the entire
production process regardless of plant
size, production methods or raw materials. And we ensure availability throughout the life cycle of the plant, reducing
total cost of ownership (TCO) and maximising return on investment (ROI).
The high degree of integration offered
by totally integrated automation (TIA)
and totally integrated power (TIP)
facilitates rapid commissioning and
smooth, economical operation for your
biogas plant. Our automation portfolio
ranges from the field to the control level, and is optimally supplemented at the
energy management level by a broad
spectrum of power solutions.
An automation solution like SIMATIC PCS 7 helps to increase reliability and efficiency.
Global vertical expertise

Biogas plants are often built under
intense cost and time pressure. Over
many years, we have accumulated
cross-industry knowledge and a broad
range of global project experience.
Thanks to our vertical know-how, we
are ideally acquainted with local standards and guidelines and are thus able
to offer an adapted product portfolio
that corresponds to your requirements.
SIEMENS AG
Siemensallee 84
76187 Karlsruhe
Germany
EMAIL
chemicals@siemens.com
WEB
www.siemens.com/biogas
YEAR FOUNDED
Regardless of the size of the plant, we

interact and cooperate with a multitude of partners at both the planning
and commissioning stages. Whether
for a small agricultural unit, a medium-sized cooperative or a large industrial application, we work very closely
with plant builders and system integrators. Overall, this results in advantages such as lower installation costs
and shorter installation times for plant
builders, as well as system optimisation and simple operational analyses
for plant operators.
1847
EMPLOYEES
360,000
Organic material is used to generate

renewable energy.
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COMPANIES
SILOXA AG
Systems for the drying, cleaning and conditioning of biogas
SILOXA AG
Katernberger Strae 107
45327 Essen
Germany
Founded in 1998, Siloxa AG is today one

of the leading European suppliers of
components for the treatment of biogas,
sewage gas and landfill gas. Our innovative product solutions for the cleaning, drying and compression of gases
have always continually convinced our
customers.
PHONE
+49 (0)201 289 51-0

FA X
+49 (0)201 289 51-29

EMAIL
ver trieb@siloxa.com
WEB
www.siloxa.com
YEAR FOUNDED
In 2012 three new developments were

added to Siloxas product range. The
SILOXA PowerDryer and DryWash gas
drying systems have been designed to
meet the needs of professional users,
while our mobile filter product series
has been topped off with the introduction of the MAKA 1100.
All our products are designed and

manufactured at our headquarters in
Essen. Siloxas extensive range of products is complemented by its assembly,
commissioning and after-sales services. In addition to constructing customised plants, Siloxas new standard
programme now offers further costeffective solutions in the area of gas
cleaning and drying.
1998
EMPLOYEES
50
The SILOXA PowerDryer covers the specific needs of professional

customers.
streisal GmbH
Highly efficient mixing technologies from the stirring professionals
STREISAL GMBH
Pettermandstrae 2
88239 Wangen im Allgu
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)7522 707965-0

FA X
+49 (0)7522 80450

EMAIL
info@streisal.de
WEB
www.streisal.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1988
EMPLOYEES
20
Founded in 1988 as a manufacturer of

submersible motors, streisal GmbH develops, manufactures and globally markets innovative agitators and mixing
systems for biogas plants, wastewater
technology and industrial applications:
submersible mixers from 1 to 18.5kW
(medium- and slow-speed, with
propeller diameters of up to 2.8m)
rod agitators
long-axis agitators
vertical agitators
Based on our many years of experience
and our knowledge gained from numerous mixing experiments in our own fluid
mechanics laboratory, we are able to supply custom solutions for unusual problems alongside a comprehensive range
of standard components.
Our services include expert advice, professional servicing and maintenance,
spare parts supply and repair.
COMPANIES
Long-axis stirring shaft with two large, energy-efficient

blade propellers
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streisal high performance propeller
Patented UTS Service-Box
Biogas Plant Glenfarg, UK (800 kW from food waste)
UTS Separator
UTS Hydraulic Mixer
Biogas Plant Rblingen, Germany (700 Nm/h biomethane-to-grid)

Reliable biogas technology. This statement reflects over 20 years of experience
and equipment supplied to more than 1,600 biogas plants.
Founded on innovative products and
concepts, UTS has become one of the
leaders in the biogas sector over the
last 20 years. UTSs high quality and
highly reliable solutions are guaranteed by numerous internationally patented products and processes.
In 1992, UTS started delivering robust
equipment for liquid manure treatment
(pumps and mixers) in close cooperation with farmers. During the years
thereafter, UTS designed and supplied
standardised compact biogas plants in
a range of different installed electrical
capacities. In addition, UTS has constantly strengthened its competence in
the conversion of organic waste into energy using substrates such as dry poultry feces, slurry, food waste, slaughterhouse waste and sugar beet pulp.
To operate a biogas plant efficiently and
treat the associated substrates flows
(e.g. viscous sludges with high organic
load) effectively, UTS has developed a
specific product series made in Germany. Rugged submersible pumps and
hydraulic/electric mixers have formed

part of the UTS supply range for some
time.
Serviceability, safety and environmental protection are perfectly combined in
UTSs patented Service-Box for mixer
maintenance while the UTS Separator
demonstrates superior performance in
liquid/solid separation.
UTS BIOGASTECHNIK GMBH

Zeppelinstrae 8
85399 Hallbergmoos
Germany
Whether you want to establish a new

biogas plant or expand, adapt or refurbish an existing plant, whether the
plant is small or large (several MWs),
whether farm-based, industrial or municipal: the knowledge and experience
of UTS Biogastechnik GmbH will ensure that you benefit from high-level
services and products.
From a detailed feasibility study and
concept design to commissioning your
biogas plant, UTS applies mature and
reliable solutions that are state-of-theart. UTSs experts also assist you as
technical and biological consultants
for the operation of your biogas plant
around the clock.
+49 (0)811 99884-450
PHONE
+49 (0)811 99884-0

FA X
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EMAIL
info@uts-biogas.com
WEB
www.uts-biogas.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1992
as U.T.S. Umwelt-Technik-Sd GmbH
since
2007

EMPLOYEES
> 100
COMPANIES
Biogas plant
UNION Instruments GmbH

Gas quality and gas quantity analysers from single products to bespoke package solutions
UNION Instruments GmbH is an international specialist supplier of gas analysis and measurement devices and delivers systems all over the world.
CHP generator
The company, which is both steeped

in tradition and focused on innovative
technology, was founded in Karlsruhe
in 1919, allowing it to look back on a history spanning more than 90 years.
Created as a spin-off of an academic institute, the firm started out on its successful journey as Union Apparatebaugesellschaft mbH. Its initial aim was to
evaluate existing patents with respect
to developments in gas measurement
technology.
COMPANIES
112
As a result of these activities, a comprehensive product range emerged

over the following decades that has
been subject to ongoing technical development under three generations of
company management. These include
innovative products introduced in the
1970s, such as electronic pressure data
loggers and multi-sensor gas analysers.
At the same time, by expanding sales
and distribution, the companys path
towards becoming a worldwide supplier of gas measurement devices and
systems was laid. Today, the UNION
Instruments GmbH product range can
be divided into gas analysis systems on
the one hand, and pressure and temperature data loggers on the other. Owing
to the diversity of measuring methods
available, such as
optical
chemical
thermal
paramagnetic
mechanical,
gas analysers in particular must be
precisely adapted to varying customer
needs.
Areas of application of our measurement devices illustrated using a schematic diagram of a biogas plant
1 Raw biogas with a high proportion
of condensate is taken from two

widely spaced measurement points
in the digesters. This allows both
the composition, or quality, and the
average quantity of the gas to be
determined.
2 Flare gas in concentrations ranging
3 Both gas that is rich and low in
from extremely high to very low

can be taken and analysed at this
measuring point. It is possible for
the proportion of condensate in the
gas to be exceptionally high here.
4 In desulphurisation, the gas is
condensate can be measured at

this point.
cleaned to remove H2S. During this

process, the quality and quantity
of the gas are altered. Both can be
analysed before, during and after
purification with the aid of various
measuring points. In addition, the
measurements help to determine
the saturation of activated carbon
canisters.
5 It is important to measure the gas
concentration at this sampling point

in order to verify the performance of
the gas engine.
6 Different technologies are employed
in the conditioning plant to change

the quality of the gas and optimise
it for further use. The gases may be
examined both before and during
this process using a range of measuring points.
These products are distributed worldwide to clients in the most diverse industries, chiefly energy and water utilities, steel manufacturers, the chemical
industry and manufacturers and operators of biogas and sewage plants.
As these customers have very different
requirements, which over time have become ever more complex, customised
systems have gained in importance
in recent years. UNION Instruments
GmbH therefore meets the needs of
its clients both with single devices and
complete solutions that are specifically
designed for individual demands and
systems.
7 The resulting, treated gases can
8 A final measurement at this point is
be analysed for dryness, pressure

and calorific value at this measuring
point. This enables an assessment
to be made as to the further conditioning required for the different grid
qualities.
able to determine whether or not the

gas quality is adequate for injection
into the gas grid.
What makes this type of package solution special is that a diverse range of
measuring methods can be integrated
into one overall system. These tailored
products comprise all the necessary
steps from planning, assembly and delivery of the entire system to on-site
commissioning. Naturally, this also
includes proper documentation in line
with ISO and/or CSA/UL. The development work and innovative strength
of UNION Instruments GmbH provide
the foundations for the worldwide success of its products.
Thanks to a range of subsidiaries and

agencies, the company benefits from a
virtually global presence. As might be
expected, market development work is
particularly intensive in Germany and
Europe. Asian markets, and China in
particular, are also of growing importance, however. North America and
South Africa are further key markets.
UNION INSTRUMENTS
GMBH
Zeppelinstrae 42
76185 Karlsruhe
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)721 952343-0

FA X
+49 (0)721 952343-33

EMAIL
info@union-instruments.com
WEB
www.union-instruments.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1919
SALES VOLUME
7.5 million
EMPLOYEES
40
113
COMPANIES
Viessmann Group
Biogas expertise from a single source
VIESSMANN WERKE
GMBH & CO. KG
Viessmannstrae 1
35108 Allendor f (Eder)
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)6452 70 0
FA X
+49 (0)6452 70 2780
The Viessmann Group is one of the

leading international manufacturers
of heating systems. Founded in 1917,
the family business maintains a staff
of approximately 9,600 employees and
generates 1.86 billion euros in annual
group turnover.
ternationally-oriented company. 55% of

sales are derived from export activities.
Viessmann covers the whole sector
of biogas technologies with Schmack
Biogas, a leading provider of wet
anaerobic digestion biogas systems,
Schmack Carbotech, the biogas upgrading pioneer, and BIOFerm, which
specialises in dry anaerobic digestion.
With 24 production divisions in 11 countries, subsidiaries and representations

in 74 countries and 120 sales offices
around the world, Viessmann is an in-
www.viessmann.com
EMAIL
info@viessmann.com
WEB
www.viessmann.com
Biogas
Comprehensive Range
Energy crops
Slurry or manure
Biogas plant
1 Vitomax 200-LW
2 CHP Vitobloc
3 Buffer storage for heating water
School
CHP/local boiler
YEAR FOUNDED
1917
Detached houses
Biowaste
District heating
network
CHP/local boiler
Direct injection to the gas grid
SALES VOLUME
Heating system
Gas upgrading
from biogas
to biomethane
1.86 billion
Housing estate
Energiepflanzen
Balancing
EMPLOYEES
Injection
9,600
Feed-in of
100 % green energy
Biomethane take-off
The complete biogas service from Viessmann: all from a single source
Comprehensive supplier of biogas technologies

Schmack Biogas is one of the leading
suppliers of wet anaerobic digestion
biogas systems. The company was
founded in 1995 and joined the Viessmann Group in 2010.
SCHMACK BIOGAS GMBH
(VIESSMANN GROUP)
Bayernwerk 8
92421 Schwandor f
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)9431 751-0
It offers anaerobic digestion solutions

with capacities ranging from 50 kWel
to 20 MWgas and provides professional
support for all biogas related issues,
like plant design, construction and
commissioning, key biogas plant com-
ponents, technical support and comprehensive microbiological services.

The companys target groups include
energy providers, investors, farmers
and industrial companies. To date, it
has completed around 310 biogas plants
around the world, putting out a total of
more than 130 MW. Schmack Biogas
has won a series of awards for its innovative technologies and processes.
FA X
+49 (0)9431 751-204

EMAIL
info@schmack-biogas.com
WEB
www.schmack-biogas.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1995
EMPLOYEES
270
COMPANIES
Biogas plant in Tongeren, Belgium
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Agricultural biogas plant in Fischbach, Germany
Dry anaerobic digestion specialist turning organic waste into valuable energy
BIOFERM GMBH
(VIESSMANN GROUP)
c/o Schmack Biogas GmbH
Bayernwerk 8
92421 Schwandor f
Germany
First dry AD plant in the Americas: University of Oshkosh, WI, USA
Filling of a digester
PHONE
+49 (0)9431 751-0
BIOFerm has been part of the Viessmann Group since 2007 and specialises
in dry anaerobic digestion biogas systems. By using an innovative process,
organic or agricultural residues are
converted into energy. The requirements of the materials used are extremely low and no prior treatment of
the biomass is required. The company
provides a complete range of dry AD
services and IVC (in-vessel-compost-
ing) from planning through project

management to plant commissioning.
The technologies and processes used
by BIOFerm have been tried and tested
at more than 30 sites around the world.
All plants are modular and expandable,
and fulfil exacting requirements in
terms of operational safety.
FA X
+49 (0)9431 751-204

EMAIL
info@bioferm-energy.com
WEB
www.bioferm-energy.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1995
EMPLOYEES
270
Biogas upgrading pioneer

Schmack Carbotech is one of the pioneers in biogas upgrading. The company, which joined the Viessmann Group
in 2010, has many years of experience
in the development, engineering and
production of turnkey gas upgrading
plants. Combined with continuous development, know-how from almost 50
industrial plants installed in various European countries guarantees high-efficiency upgrading of biogas to produce
biomethane in a way which is kind both
on resources and the environment.

The process, which was developed inhouse, works on the principle of pressure swing adsorption (PSA). In 2006,
Carbotech built the first biogas upgrading plant in Germany, in Pliening near
Munich, to feed biomethane directly
into the public gas grid.
SCHMACK CARBOTECH
GMBH (VIESSMANN GROUP)
Natorpstrae 27
45139 Essen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)201 50709-300

FA X
+49 (0)201 50709-500

EMAIL
mail@carbotech.info
WEB
www.carbotech.info
YEAR FOUNDED
1989
EMPLOYEES
37
Biogas upgrading plant, Aiterhofen, 2,000 Nm3 /h
Interior view of a biogas upgrading container module
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COMPANIES
WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH

Innovative company with extensive experience
Biomethane processing made by WELTEC
Biogas park in Knnern one of the worlds largest biogas parks with
direct biomethane grid injection
WELTEC BIOPOWER GMBH

Zum Langenberg 2
49377 Vechta
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)4441 999 78-0

FA X
+49 (0)4441 999 78-8

EMAIL
info@weltec-biopower.de
WEB
www.weltec-biopower.com
YEAR FOUNDED
2001
EMPLOYEES
80
COMPANIES
WELTEC digester from inside
WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH was

founded in 2001 and is a leading international provider of biogas plants. The
modern approach of its experienced
engineers enables the company, which
has more than 70 employees and is
based in Vechta, Lower Saxonia, to supply complete biogas plants from a single source.
WELTEC fermenters are made of stainless steel, as the hydrogen sulphide and
ammonia contained in the biogas attack
unprotected components. This guarantees the long service life of the entire
system. The high degree of in-house
production ensures globally uniform
high quality and a noticeably higher
export ratio than the industry average.
The strength of the medium-sized

company lies in its individually tailored
solutions ranging from compact systems, computer-aided, high-output
plants in the megawatt range and waste
treatment plants to biogas parks with
remote maintenance systems, gas
processing and control system technology.
Over the years, WELTECs high quality has gained worldwide recognition.
In 2009, a Chinese investor commissioned WELTEC to set up a biogas
plant which, with an output of 370 kWel,
is Chinas first biogas plant to meet German quality standards.
The plants are of modular design and

only tried and tested system components are used. A majority of the technologies employed along the valueadded chain are developed within the
company. These technologies include
fermenter engineering, mixing technology, control system technology,
sanitation systems and solutions for
processing fermentation residue.
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In 2008, WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH

was one of the first providers of complete biogas plants to be awarded DIN
EN ISO 14001:2004 and DIN EN ISO
9001:2001 (quality management standard) certification by the technical
inspection association (TV) of Rhineland-Palatinate.
WILO SE
Cost and energy efficiency components
WILO SE is one of the leading manufacturers of pumps and pump systems for
heating and cooling, water supply and
sewage disposal. The company also
supplies mixers for wastewater treatment, as well as for anaerobic digestion.
Only minimum resources are required
to ensure highly efficient environmental protection. Thanks to state-ofthe-art motor technology, power consumption can be reduced by up to 90%
compared to old, uncontrolled pump
systems. This makes a substantial
contribution to the energy revolution
and also helps to reduce CO2. High
efficiency also means high stability levels and constant system availability for
your CHP system. In the case of severe
chemical and mechanical stress, special materials and coatings prolong the
service life of a pump, thereby lowering
the life-cycle costs. Thus, Wilo pumps
not only save energy, but also money.
In biogas plants, the majority of power
is consumed by the mixers. Therefore,
more and more medium-speed and
slow-speed submersible mixers are
being installed. Although these mixer

types are sometimes more expensive
than conventional mixers, modern
submersible mixers become profitable
after a relatively short operating time
due to the lower energy consumption
of the plant. When comparing submersible mixers, thrust and electrical
power input are important parameters.
If different mixer combinations are
compared, all mixers involved in the
mixing process must be taken into account. With expert advice from Wilo,
operating costs and CO2 emissions can
be reduced significantly.
WILO SE
Nor tkirchenstrae 100
44263 Dor tmund
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)231 4102 0

FA X
+49 (0)231 4102 7363

EMAIL
wilo@wilo.com
WEB
www.wilo.com
The advantages to you:

on-site energy consumption due
to efficient, medium-speed and slowspeed submersible mixers
increased service life thanks to
optimised propeller materials with
special silicon carbide coating on the
outer surface for ultimate resistance
easy to service thanks to modular
structure
compact design, suitable for installation in tight spaces
YEAR FOUNDED
1872
low
EMPLOYEES
6,700
The right choice: pumping and mixing technology by Wilo
Efficient digester heating
Submersible mixer technology
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COMPANIES
Wolf System GmbH

Your competent partner for the construction of reinforced concrete tanks of any kind
Mantled reinforced concrete tanks (digester)
Industrial biogas plant
WOLF SYSTEM GMBH

Am Stadtwald 20
94486 Osterhofen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)9932 37-0
Industrial biogas plant for feed-in into the natural gas

grid
Biogas plants constitute a continually

growing segment in the agricultural,
industrial and communal sectors alike.
From individual systems to collaborative
projects and large industrial plants, the
use of renewable energy is not merely
fashionable, it also makes economic and
ecological sense. This holds true whether energy is generated directly from
renewable raw materials or through the
efficient use of slurry.
cally-advanced, well-engineered metal

shuttering is the basis for the success
of WOLF SYSTEM in the construction
of storage tanks all over Europe.
It is no surprise that WOLF SYSTEM,

with an annual construction capacity of
over 5,000 round reinforced concrete
storage tanks, has made a name for itself as one of the leading companies in
Europe in the field of storage tank construction.
Since the 90s, WOLF SYSTEM has been

strengthening its activities in industrial
and commercial construction. Permanent innovations and investments enable
the production and assembly of more
than 3,500 buildings and roof structures
every year. WOLF HAUS produces and
erects approximately 600 prefabricated
houses and 500 cellars per year.
Our shuttering is designed to be so

stable that the inner and outer side
can be mounted without wall bushing
tie bolts and spacer tubes. This guarantees the highest possible degree of
leakproofness.
FA X
+49 (0)9932 2893

EMAIL
mail@wolfsystem.de
WEB
www.wolfsystem.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1966
SALES VOLUME
318 million (in Germany, 2011)

EMPLOYEES
> 3,000
(in Europe)
COMPANIES
The WOLF SYSTEM storage container construction programme ranges

from chip silos to large-capacity storage tanks for industry, and from slurry
or water reservoirs through biogas
plants to large sewage plants. Storage
tank diameters and heights of up to
50 m are made possible thanks to the
special WOLF SYSTEM metal shuttering, which has proven its worth in
decades of hard use. Our technologi-
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Whether you require round reinforced

concrete storage tanks, individual prefabricated houses or structures for agriculture, industry and the commercial
sector, you will find the right partner in
WOLF SYSTEM.
Xylem Water Solutions

Xylem manufacturer of Flygt pumps and mixers
Our Flygt products are known for sustainable and efficient solutions in the
field of biogas technology for many
years. With our new umbrella company
Xylem we will push our innovations even
further and benefit from the synergies
this new professional network of water
and wastewater experts provides.
As one of the worlds leading companies
in the conveyance and treatment of water and wastewater, Xylem, which also
works in the agricultural sector, makes
innovative developments that drive sustainable progress and ensure installed
systems are operated reliably. One focal point is biogas technology, a field in
which Xylem has been involved since
the first stages of development through
its premium brand Flygt.
Flygt pumps and mixers are indispensable in biogas plants, as the substrate has
to be agitated frequently. When it comes
to processing slurry, Flygt products support you every step of the way from the
barn to the preliminary tank, digester
and the substrates final storage site. In
addition to ensuring the materials are
thoroughly mixed, this process requires
transportation over various distances

and changes in height. The desired yield
can only be guaranteed once all of these
factors are in tune with one another.
Even short-term disruptions to the individual processes can result in plant failures, having a potentially detrimental
effect on the systems profitability. Flygt
submersible pumps and mixers therefore stand out thanks to their high levels
of reliability and efficiency, as certified
by the Qualittsverband Biogas e.V.
With Flygt products, Xylem provides one
of the most diverse ranges of submersible pumps and mixers, and guarantees
failure-free operation in any system.
In addition to expertise in the area of
biogas, Xylem focuses on the transportation, treatment and control of
water and wastewater, boasting one
of the industrys most comprehensive
ranges of products and solutions from
the brands Flygt, Wedeco, Sanitaire,
Godwin and Leopold. Strong partnerships and the energy of more than
12,000 employees worldwide allow the
team of Xylem to develop solutions that
make a big impact.
XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS

DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
GERMAN SALES OFFICE
Bayernstrae 11
30855 Langenhagen
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)511 7800-0

FA X
+49 (0)511 782893

EMAIL
info@xyleminc.com
WEB
www.xyleminc.com/de
YEAR FOUNDED
since
since
1956 manufacturer of Flygt pumps

2011 operating under the company
name of Xylem Water Solutions
SALES VOLUME
US$ 3.8 billion

EMPLOYEES
12,500
Xylem ideally equipped to meet all your pumping and mixing needs
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COMPANIES
SUMA Rhrtechnik GmbH

International and independent to guarantee your success agitators for homogeneous biogas substrates
SUMA RHR TECHNIK GMBH

Mar tinszeller Strae 21
87477 Sulzberg
Germany
PHONE
SUMA Rhrtechnik has specialised in

agitators for liquid manure and biogas
substrates since 1957.
All of our expertise and decades of experience go into ensuring the quality
and efficiency of our agitator systems to
ensure homogeneous substrates without floating layers and sedimentation.
The Giantmix FR and AMT models are

adjustable rod mixers specifically designed for biogas plants. They are fed
through the side of the container wall
so that only the agitator blade and bearing tube are inside the fermenter, and
the geared motor remains easily accessible outside the pit.
We provide user-friendly, advanced

agitator technology and individual solutions. The excellent quality, high performance and long service life of our
agitators, as well as helpful service, are
the principles on which we work.
The submersible motor agitator in the

OPTIMIX range is another of our key
products. It is available in different
power classes and can be manufactured
from stainless or cast steel. In addition,
it complies with ATEX directives and
can be optionally supplied with mounting accessories.
+49 (0)8376 921 31-0

FA X
+49 (0)8376 921 31-19

EMAIL
info@suma.de
WEB
www.suma.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1957
SALES VOLUME
12 million
EMPLOYEES
68
DIN/ISO 9001 cer tification
Optimix 3G
Giantmix FR
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COMPANIES
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COMPONEN
PHOTO: TOM BAERWALD
121
COMPANIES
ublishers
PHOTO: FOTOLIA/ ANTON CHEKALIN
COMPANIES
122

Europes most powerful organisation in the field
Structure of the
30 employees
Committee
Seven members
elected for
a term of office
lasting
four years
At the headquarters,
in the capital and in
four regional offices
Board of
Trustees
Speakers of regional
groups, working groups
and advisory bodies,
representatives of
other associations
> 4,700 members

Organised into 23 regional groups,
represented by regional group speakers:
operators of biogas plants / companies & manufacturers scientific institutions / lawyers / banks
interested private individuals etc.
The German Biogas Associations permanent

employees
The associations annual conference: the most important meeting place for the biogas industry
The German Biogas Association unites

operators, manufacturers and planners
of biogas plants, representatives from
science and research and all those interested in the industry. Since its establishment in 1992, the association,
which has more than 4,700 members,
has become Europes most powerful
organisation in the field of biogas. In
addition to its headquarters in Freising,
it has an office in the capital, Berlin, as
well as four regional offices throughout
Germany. The German Biogas Association currently employs a total of 30 permanent members of staff.
Areas of responsibility
The German Biogas Association campaigns for the increased use of biogas
technology through political lobbying
at EU, national and state level.
conferences, exhibitions and other

events. 2013 will see the 22nd German
Biogas Association annual conference.
With more than 7,000 visitors it has become the most important meeting place
for biogas industry stakeholders from
Germany and across the globe.
As a consequence of both participation
in EU projects and membership of the
European Biogas Association (EBA),
the German Biogas Association actively promotes and instigates international
experience exchange.
The German Biogas Association is
represented by a seven-member committee elected by the general meeting
of members. The associations 4,700
members nationwide are organised
into 23 regional groups, which guarantees that effective networks of contacts
are established at regional, national
and international level.
Furthermore, it encourages the exchange of biogas-related information

and knowledge, for instance through
collecting, evaluating and spreading
knowledge of scientific findings and
practical experience, or by means of
GERMAN BIOGAS
ASSOCIATION
(Fachverband Biogas e.V.)
Headquar ters
Angerbrunnenstrae 12
85356 Freising
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)8161 9846-60

FA X
+49 (0)8161 9846-70

EMAIL
info@biogas.org
WEB
www.biogas.org
Hanover
Berlin
Dsseldorf
Erfurt
Freising
Brunlingen
German Biogas Association:

headquarters in Freising, office in the capital Berlin,
and four regional offices in Brunlingen, Dsseldorf,
Erfurt and Hanover
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COMPANIES
Solarpraxis AG
Engineering, conferences and publishing for renewable energies
Solarpraxis conferences: valued industry platforms
B2B magazines and industry guides:

the publication range of Solarpraxis includes the complete spectrum of renewable ernergy.
SOLARPRAXIS AG
Zinnowitzer Strae 1
10115 Berlin
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)30 72 62 96-300

FA X
+49 (0)30 72 62 96-309

EMAIL
info@solarpraxis.de
WEB
www.solarpraxis.de
YEAR FOUNDED
1998
SALES VOLUME
6.9 million
EMPLOYEES
70
Solarpraxis AG is one of the leading

knowledge service providers in the
renewable energy sector. Since 1998
the Berlin-based company has been
providing clients with expertise and
professional service in the fields of engineering, conference organisation and
publishing.
Engineering
The engineering division generates
up-to-date knowledge, which is then
prepared for and presented to manufacturers, wholesalers, planners and
trade professionals in a targeted,
project-specific manner. Whether in
the area of photovoltaics, solar thermal technology, heat pumps or pellets,
clients receive expert and reliable support for reporting, large-scale solar
projects, technical documentation,
training, expert hotlines and customer
service.
Conferences
The conference division focuses on organising high-quality industry events
for decision makers both in Germany
and abroad. These events are substantiated, relevant to the market and
customer-oriented. Using specialist
COMPANIES
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The engineering department generates up-to-date

knowledge.
lectures and topical panel discussions,

the division provides practical knowledge on market performance, finance
and politics. The events are organised
in Europe, Asia, North America and in
the Middle East.
Publishing
With its monthly and quarterly trade
magazines photovoltaik, pv magazine
and pv magazine Chinese edition, as
well as the accompanying websites,
Solarpraxis AG provides a comprehensive and topical overview of the
PV industry. The trade magazines feature independent, technology-focused
reporting that covers the latest trends
and market developments worldwide.
Solarpraxis AG uses multilingual industry reports, published under the umbrella brand RENI | Renewables Insight,
to respond to the demand for highquality industry and technology guides
dealing with renewable energy. In collaboration with various professional associations, information on technology
and markets is provided and companies
are given an opportunity to communicate expert knowledge about their
products and services.
Sunbeam GmbH
Communications for renewable energies
Since 1998, Sunbeam has offered technical expertise combined with professional communications services for the
renewable energy market. We provide
profound market insights together with
top-quality contacts to German industry associations, political decision makers and the press.
Public relations
Sunbeam supports you in establishing
and expanding your communications
with customers and the general public. We offer high-quality consultancy
services for companies, associations
and ministries, and provide strong conceptual skills for the development of PR
campaigns.
New media
Sunbeam plans and implements your
website project using barrier-free, user-optimised designs. We offer extensive expertise in TYPO3, one of todays
leading open source content management systems for websites. Members
of our team have published widely distributed and much-quoted books on the
design and implementation of websites.
Communication design
Our designers develop key elements
for visual communication between
your company and your customers.
Our technical illustrations allow a clear
visual presentation of your products.
We specialise in editorial design for
high-quality print products including
catalogues and journals.
SUNBEAM GMBH
Zinnowitzer Strae 1
10115 Berlin
Germany
PHONE
+49 (0)30 726296-300

FA X
+49 (0)30 726296-309

EMAIL
info@sunbeam-communications.com
WEB
www.sunbeam-communications.com
YEAR FOUNDED
1998
SALES VOLUME
1.4 million
EMPLOYEES
19
Solarwrme
Informationen fr Vermieter
Solar so heizt man heute
Solarenergie in Deutschland
Solar Energy in Germany
Information campaign
Heating Today with Solar Energy

2012 2013
engineering the solar age

Mit Untersttzung des
Suppliers for Photovoltaics
International industry reports for

Solarpraxis AG
We combine high-quality communications with expertise

in technologies and markets in the field of renewables.
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Trade Fairs and Events

Special events
See following pages for more information
01. und 02. Mrz 2013

Messe Bremen / Halle 7
VKU-Stadtwerkekongress 2013
10. und 11. September 2013 | Maritim Hotel & ICC, Dresden
26. 30.09.2013
Messe Augsburg
EEE
INTERNATIONAL FAIR FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY, CONVENTIONAL ENERGY,

EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR OIL AND NATURAL GAS
ROMEXPO 2013
16-19OCTOBER
23. + 24. Oktober 2013
Messe Offenburg
November 2013
Bucharest
www.renexpo-bucharest.com
SOUTH-EAST EUROPE
... for a powerful future
28. 30.11.2013
Messe- und Kongresszentrum Salzburg
www.renexpo-austria.at
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Trade Fairs and Events

An overview for January 2013 November 2014*
Date
Trade Fair/ Event
Jan. 1827, 2013 Internationale Grne Woche Berlin
Jan. 2830, 2013 EUEC 2013
Web
www.gruenewoche.de
www.euec.com
Location
Berlin (Germany)
Phoenix, AZ (USA)
www.biogastagung.org
www.e-world-2013.com
www.energynowexpo.co.uk
www.bepositive-events.com/
homepage
www.ifema.es/ferias/genera/
default_i.html
www.zukunftsenergien-nordwest.de
Leipzig (Germany)
Essen (Germany)
Shropshire (UK)
Lyon (France)
www.new-energy.de
www.energyexpo.co.kr/eng
www.biomassconference.com
Husum (Germany)
Daegu (Korea)
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
www.forst-live.de/sued/index.htm
www.cogeneurope.eu
Offenburg (Germany)
Brussels (Belgium)
www.biogasworld.de
www.icci.com.tr
Berlin (Germany)
Istanbul (Turkey)
www.agra2013.de
Leipzig (Germany)
www.brala.eu/index.php
Paaren im Glien
(Germany)
Osnabrck (Germany)
Copenhagen (Denmark)
Copenhagen (Denmark)
Energy, Utility and Environment Conference
Jan. 2931, 2013

Feb. 57, 2013
Feb. 1314, 2013
Feb. 1922, 2013
Biogas-Jahrestagung und Fachmesse

E-world energy & water 2013
Energy Now Expo 2013
be+ The meeting
Feb. 2628, 2013 Genera 2013

March 0102, 2013 Zukunftsenergien Nordwest
Madrid (Spain)
Bremen (Germany)
Job- & Bildungsmesse
March 2124, 2013 New Energy Husum

April 0305, 2013 Green Energy Expo 2013
April 0810, 2013 International Biomass Conference &
Expo
April 1214, 2013 FORST live Sd
April 1819, 2013 COGEN Europe
Annual Conference & Dinner 2013
April 2325, 2013 Biogasworld Berlin

April 2426, 2013 19th International Energy and Environment Fair and Conference (ICCI)
April 2528, 2013 agra die Landwirtschaftsausstellung in Mitteldeutschland
May 912, 2013 23. BraLa
Brandenburgische Landwirtschaftsausstellung
May 2324, 2013 6. Biogas Innovationskongress

May 2325, 2013 Energy Europe
June 37, 2013 21th EU BC&E 2013
www.biogas-innovationskongress.de
www.energyeurope.dk
www.conference-biomass.com
European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
June 46, 2013 Renewable Energy World

Conference & Expo Europe
www.renewableenergyworld-europe.
Vienna (Austria)
com
www.powergeneurope.com/index.html Vienna (Austria)
www.fuelethanolworkshop.com
St. Louis, MO (USA)
June 46, 2013 POWER-GEN Europe

June 1013 2013 29th International Fuel Ethanol
Workshop & Expo
www.aebiom.org/conference
June 1719, 2013 AEBIOM European Bioenergy
Conference 2013
June 2528, 2013 Air & Waste Management Association www.ace2013.awma.org
Brussels (Belgium)
Chicago, IL (USA)
106th Annual Conference & Exhibition
July 34, 2013 UK AD & Biogas 2013

July 1215, 2013 65. Tarmstedter Ausstellung
Sep. 1011, 2013 VKU-Stadtwerkekongress 2013
www.adbiogas.co.uk/
uk-ad-biogas-2013
www.tarmstedter-ausstellung.de
www.innovation-congress.de/
Birmingham (UK)
Tarmstedt (Germany)
Dresden (Germany)
Veranstaltungen/Veranstaltungsuebersicht/
VKU-Stadtwerkekongress_2013/Ab_2013_
im_September.html
Sep. 1214 2013 7th Renewable Energy India Expo

Sep. 1215, 2013 MeLa 23. Fachausstellung fr
Landwirtschaft und Ernhrung,
Fischwirtschaft, Forst, Jagd und
Gartenbau
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www.renewableenergyindiaexpo.com
www.mela-messe.de
New Delhi (India)

Mhlengeez (Germany)
Date
Sep. 1315, 2013
Sep. 1719, 2013
Sep. 1921, 2013
Sep. 2425, 2013
Sep. 2629, 2013
Sep. 29Oct. 04,
2013
Oct. 24, 2013
Trade Fair/ Event

Forst Live Nord
51st WASTECON 2013
Klimamobility Bozen
5. Kongress 100% ErneuerbareEnergie-Regionen
14. RENEXPO 2013
16th IUAPPA World Clean Air Congress
BioPol 2013
Web
www.forst-live.de/nord/index.htm
www.wastecon.org
www.fierabolzano.it/klimamobility/de
www.100-ee-kongress.de/
startseite.html
www.renexpo.de
www.iuappa.com
Location
Soltau (Germany)
Long Beach, CA (USA)
Bozen (Italy)
Kassel (Germany)
www.biopol-conf.org
Rome (Italy)
www.iswa2013.org
Vienna (Austria)
www.otti.de/veranstaltungen/
erneuerbare-energien
www.otti.de/veranstaltungen/
erneuerbare-energien
www.eee-expo.ro/home
www.fimai.com.br
Regensburg (Germany)
www.depotech.at
Leoben (Austria)
www.stadt-landumwelt2012schleswigholstein.
messe.ag
www.agritechnica.com
www.cwre.ca
Kiel (Germany)
Augsburg (Germany)
Cape Town (South Africa)
International Conference on Biodegradable

Polymers and Sustainable Composites
Oct. 711, 2013 ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) World Congress 2013
2013 tba Forum Power to Gas
(Oct. 8, 2012)
2013 tba 22. Symposium BIOENERGIE
(Oct. 1112, 2012) Festbrennstoffe
Oct. 1619, 2013 EEE-Expo Bucharest
Nov. 57, 2013 The International Industrial Environment and Sustainability Fair (FIMAI)
2013 tba DepoTech
(Nov. 67, 2012)
2013 tba Stadt Land Umwelt
(Nov. 78, 2012) Schleswig-Holstein
Nov. 1216, 2013 AGRITECHNICA
Nov. 2021, 2013 Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo
Regensburg (Germany)
Bucharest (Romania)
So Paulo (Brazil)
www.biofuels-news.com/conference
Hanover (Germany)
Montreal , Quebec
(Canada)
Antwerpen (Belgium)
www.renexpo-bucharest.com
www.angva2013.com
Bucharest (Romania)
New Delhi (India)
Nov. 2830, 2013 RENEXPO Austria 2013

Dec. 36, 2013 Pollutec Horizons 2013
www.renexpo-austria.at
www.pollutec.com/2013.htm
2013 tba Renewables Indonesia

(May 25, 2012)
May 59, 2014 IFAT
resources.innovations.solutions.
June 3-5, 2014 World Bioenergy 2014
June 1719, 2014 DLG Feldtage
www.renewables-indonesia.com/
homepage.asp
www.ifat.de
Salzburg (Austria)
Paris-Nord Villepinte
(France)
Jakarta (Indonesia)
2013 tba Biofuels International conference

(Nov. 2122, 2012)
Nov. 2123, 2013 RENEXPO SOUTH-EAST EUROPE
Nov. 2729, 2013 5th ANGVA 2013
(Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association) Conference and Exhibition
Sep. 27Oct. 05, Landwirtschaftliches Hauptfest

2014 Baden-Wrttemberg 2014
Nov. 1114, 2014 Decentral BioEnergy Weltweiter
Treffpunkt fr dezentrale Energieversorgung
www.elmia.se/sv/worldbioenergy
www.dlg-feldtage.de/index.html
www.lwh-stuttgart.de/html/
index2.html
www.bioenergydecentral.com
Munich (Germany)
Jnkping (Sweden)
Bernburg-Strenzfeld
(Germany)
Stuttgart (Germany)
Hanover (Germany)
* Last updated: January 2013; subject to changes. Solarpraxis AG accepts no responsibility for the data provided.
Please check this against the information on the websites listed.
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Biogas is an all-rounder among renewable energies. it can be converted to electricity and heat or be used
as a fuel and natural gas equivalent.
germany is the undisputed market
leader in this versatile and forwardlooking industry. Biogas plants
made in germany are in global demand and are preferred because of
their superior technology.
Biogas plants improve the independence and economic strength

of municipalities and regions. the
first part of this booklet contains
important facts and figures concerning biogas production and use.
the second part introduces over 90
companies, from full-line system
suppliers to specialised equipment
manufacturers and competent engineering firms. they represent the
economic power and innovative potential of this young industry.

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Biogas

Committed to an independent energy supply:

 iogas Has the Power

Foreword by Josef Pellmeyer,

 espite Head Wind,

Foreword by Dr Arthur Wellinger,

 iogas Good for the

Interview with Dr Arthur Wellinger,

Indispensable for Climate

Biogas Has the Power to

The demand for biogas as a renewable

Biogas use in Germany also grew out

Biogas technology Made in Germany

This brochure provides an extensive

Despite Head Wind,

2011 saw developments in biogas plants

Biogas therefore remains one of the

This does not exactly make the life of

It is now up to us to demonstrate all

Photo: iStockphoto/ Selahattin Bayram

Biogas is a reliable, environmentally-sound source

Benefitting from a regional energy supply provided by biogas:

Biogas: the Energy

Heat and power from one energy

Biogas: the Energy Revolutions All-Rounder

At the end of 2011, biogas plants

Photo: Schmack Biogas GmbH

Biogas plant in Neuhof (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany) with

Transporting heat: from biogas plant to

duced by the biogas plant can be fully

Micro gas grids: from biogas plant to

Biomethane in the natural gas grid

Use of biogas in Germany: development 19922013

Installed electrical capacity (MW)*

** Forecasts on the basis of an

Energy that can be stored and used at

application as a natural gas equivalent

Biogas can be stored without difficulty,

Biogas is able to supply all three

Biogas sector statistics

15 million 18.73 million

The German biogas industry created 41,000 jobs

Skilled workers who profit from biogas production in Wollbrandshausen-Krebeck:

Photos: Tom Baerwald

Producing Power and

Although biogas is a renewable energy

Biogas plants simulate

Unlike in nature, the fermentation

Short-chain organic acids,

Acetic acid, carbon dioxide,

Methane, carbon dioxide,

Digesters at the heart of the system

Photos: Tom Baerwald

Biogas potential and biomass already exploited

Assuming fourmillionha of arable land

Batching devices feed solid

The bacteria themselves inhabit the

Up to 20,000 kWh of power can be generated from

Composition of biogas from energy crops:

One of two pilot injection CHP plants in the

Biogas is 50 percent methane

Biogas a high-tech industry

Fermentation tests analyse the

iogas Has the Power

espite Head Wind,

iogas Good for the

Indispensable for Climate

** Forecasts on the basis of an

Assuming fourmillionha of arable land