Bio Chain - Optimisation of value chains for biogas production in Denmark

Biogas is a necessary renewable energy source in periods with no wind or sun energy and at the same time the cheapest technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. If the administration’s plan of quadrupling of Danish biogas production is to come through, thorough analysis of the biomass value chain is required, in order to identify and overcome barriers to production. All the links of the value chain will be included in the project, from collection of biomass to energy production and final utilization of de-gassed biomass. The purpose is to optimize production and ensure a good economy for all operators in the chain. Bioenergy and reduction of carbon emissions are directly interrelated to the composition of biomass and the technologies used in handling the biomass. The goal of this project is to integrate the calculation of value chains regarding handling and characterization of biomass. We will develop a novel method which in real time measure bio-gas production potential, and we will carry out studies linking greenhouse gas emission potential to the biomass composition and change in composition as affected by the biogas production. Thereby, we can optimize the entire production, from collection of livestock manure and organic waste from households and industry to biogas production and end-use in fields.