Project will deliver an end-to-end process for converting waste to Bio-SNG, using Gasplasma® technologyThe first project that demonstrates the use of waste to produce bio-substitute natural gas (Bio-SNG) hastoday been announced by National Grid, Advanced Plasma Power and Progressive Energy.The project, which uses waste as a feedstock to produce Bio-SNG, will be based at the Advanced PlasmaPower Gasplasma® facility in Swindon, UK. It will demonstrate the technical feasibility and commercialviability of the waste to Bio-SNG process. The three partners will work together to design, install and test theoperation of a demonstration plant.The plant will take the waste-derived and energy rich synthesis gas from the existing Gasplasma® process,and convert it to meet the specification for injecting it into the gas network. Bio-SNG could play a crucial rolein the decarbonisation of heating and help reach the UK’s binding carbon reduction targets. As part of itswork on future energy scenarios, National Grid has forecast that renewable gas could be a vital part of theenergy mix in the coming decades.Marcus Stewart, Future Distribution Networks Manager, National Grid said, “This project is a greatopportunity to look at the potential of Bio-SNG from both a technical and commercial perspective. Theproject underlines our commitment to seeking economic and innovative ways to decarbonise energy, whilemaking the best use of the existing network. ”It is estimated that renewable gas, of which Bio-SNG may be a major source, could account for as muchas one fifth of the UK’s heat requirement by 2050.Rolf Stein, Chief Executive, Advanced Plasma Power said, “The development and implementation of aprocess to derive Bio-SNG from waste using our unique Gasplasma® process has significant globalimplications for sustainable waste management and low carbon energy solutions. We look forward todemonstrating the process on our plant in Swindon.”Phillip Cozens, Progressive Energy said, “”This project is a significant step towards greater resource efficiencyin our economy, exploiting the capacity of the existing gas infrastructure and demonstrating the potential todeliver renewable heat at a cost that is competitive with other renewable heat options. The partnership hasput together a strong project execution team to deliver a practical demonstration of Bio-SNG productionfrom residual wastes. Successful demonstration would provide a blue-print for general deployment.”
Download PDF : FINAL Waste to Gas Pilot Project press release 22 Feb 2012