Pessin, Allemagne
In 2017 Evergaz, alongside Meridiam, took its first steps on the international stage with the acquisition of the Pessin biogas facility in Germany’s Land Brandenburg.
Project description
The Pessin anaerobic digestion unit treats 60,000 tonnes of waste every year. Commissioned in July 2015, the facility recovers the biogas produced by scrubbing (pressure swing adsorption technology, or PSA) followed by the injection of 700 Nm3/h of biomethane directly into the natural gas distribution network. The electricity and heat produced are used to meet a large proportion of the biogas plant’s energy requirements.
Key data
Brandebourg, Allemagne
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Maize, beets, others
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Treatment capacity :
60,000 tonnes/year -
Dual recovery, injection and cogeneration :
700 Nm3/h + 400 KWe (electricity used internally) -
Equivalent number of homes supplied with electricity :
6,000 homes -
Investment :
€15 million -
Surface area of the land application plan :
2,150 ha -
Evergaz takeover date :
2017 -
Commissioning date :
2015
Benefits
- Production of green energy
- Production of natural fertiliser
- Reduction in the territory’s energy dependency
- Creation of local jobs unlikely to be relocated
This acquisition in Germany changed and accelerated Evergaz’ destiny. It significantly increased our turnover while allowing us to extend our sphere of operation in Europe.
Fréderic Flipo, Managing Director of Evergaz