What Are The Different Applications Of Biogas?
Biogas is produced from the anaerobic digestion of different types of organic waste, such as plant matter or food waste, and is used for a variety of different applications. It is commonly used as a more sustainable alternative to natural gas which is a fossil fuel. Biogas is often used to generate and produce electricity. […]
Can You Generate Biogas At Home?
Bigas is a great alternative to other types of fuel, such as natural gas, which is non-renewable. There are many methods of production of biogas on a large, commercial scale however did you know that you can also generate your own biogas at home? Biogas is mainly made from methane, which is also the primary […]
When A Petrol Station Was Home To A Strange Publicity Stunt
A fuel tank and a pressure relief valve are essential parts of ensuring many critical parts of our infrastructure function and are involved in far more industries than one would initially think. However, one role they do not typically play is being the centrepiece of a strange 2008 publicity stunt for a computer game that […]
Is Europes Gas Storage Enough To Defy Putin?
Now that winter is over, it appears attempts by Vladimir Putin to use energy shortages to get his way in Ukraine have failed. Whether by direct military attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure or creating inflationary shortages of gas among Russia’s erstwhile customers in Western Europe, there has been a concerted attempt to wear down those […]
Spring Budget Fails To Deliver
The government Spring Budget has come under attack for failing to make changes that would help it achieve its 2030 energy targets. Earlier this week (March 15th), chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced plans to launch Great British Nuclear, which will support the building of new nuclear plants. He stated modernising nuclear infrastructure will […]
How Can You Create Biogas From Food Waste
Biogas is a renewable, sustainable form of energy which is a great replacement for natural gas. It is produced when organic matter ferments making it a waste product which we have discovered can be utilised as fuel. Food waste is a type of organic matter meaning biogas can actually be produced from our excess food. […]
Blackburn Anaerobic Digestion Site Given Council Approval
A new anaerobic digestion (AD) plant will be built in Blackburn, after receiving planning permission from the local authority. SUEZ has had its AD facility approved by the Planning and Highways Committee at Darwen Borough Council, which will sit on the company’s existing site at Lower Eccleshill Road in Darwen. When operational, the Darwen Anaerobic […]
Application Submitted For 52m AD Plant In Lincolnshire
There could be a new anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Lincolnshire if the council gives the go ahead for the £52 million site. AM Duigid together with BioteCH4 hope their application for the 6MW AD plant, waste reception building, vehicle fuelling station, three digesters, gas bag and access road to be built near another AD […]
How An Attempt To Save Fuel Led To The Worst Engine Ever
As the car industry slowly moves towards another phase of cars which either use very little fuel or none at all, many manufacturers are looking back to ensure they avoid the mistakes of the past. One of the most innovative mistakes in this regard was an engine fitted with specially designed and electronically assisted pressure […]
Anaerobic Digestion Facility Complements Beef Finishing
A Scottish farmer has revealed how he uses anaerobic digestion (AD) technology to help with his large-scale beef finishing operation. John McIntosh told Farming Life that he uses feedstock from cattle slurry and silage, which is grown on the farm at Dunragit in south-west Scotland. This has helped the farm, which finishes 2,000 cattle a […]
