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Biogas plant using the organic fraction of municipal solid waste

We produce biogas from the organic fraction of household solid waste and landfill sites. Turn waste into a stable source of income.

Without a biogas plant:

  • Methane emissions into the atmosphere and air pollution.
  • Unpleasant odours and conflicts with local communities.
  • Fines and claims from environmental authorities.
  • Landfilling as a source of ongoing costs.
  • Loss of energy potential in waste.

With it, you get:

  • Emissions control and reduction of the greenhouse effect.
  • Generation of electricity from biogas.
  • Additional income from the use of biogas.
  • Legalising business activities and enhancing investment appeal.
  • Turning waste into an energy asset.

When should you contact us?

01

You manage a solid waste landfill and are planning to introduce the use of biogas

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You are planning to set up, or already have, a sorting facility that accumulates organic municipal solid waste

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Methane emissions and environmental risks need to be reduced

04

You are planning to generate electricity from biogas

About raw materials

Municipal solid waste (MSW) is a mixed stream of waste containing an organic fraction that can serve as a source of biogas. Biogas can be obtained from MSW in two ways: through landfill degassing or by separating the organic fraction for subsequent biogas production at dedicated biogas plants.

In landfills, biogas forms naturally within the landfill body, after which it is collected, purified, and used to generate electricity. An alternative approach involves pre-sorting waste and processing organic matter in biogas plants (e.g., CSTR), which also allows for the production of biomethane and increases the efficiency of biogas utilisation.

Our partner, HoSt, has experience in implementing projects such as the biogas plants in Lisheen (Ireland, 2024), Wiltshire (United Kingdom, 2021), Merselo (Netherlands, 2018), as well as a project in Waalwijk (Netherlands, 2015), where organic waste and expired products are converted into biomethane and food-grade CO₂.

Biogas plant using the organic fraction of municipal solid waste - photo — pro-energy.com.ua

Do you have a landfill site and don’t know how to produce biogas from it?

Book a free consultation, and our managers will provide comprehensive information regarding your questions.

Options for collaboration:

  1. Concession projects in collaboration with amalgamated territorial communities.
  2. Participation in international technical assistance programmes (E5P, NEFCO).
  3. Joint projects with an investor.
  4. Co-funding from the local authority or the business sector.
  5. Development under an EPC contract.

Ways to recoup the investment:

  • The sale of electricity generated from biogas and the potential for biomethane production.
  • Reduction in fines for emissions.
  • Waste disposal fee.
  • Savings on landfill access fees.
  • Reducing methane emissions.

Biogas technologies for municipal solid waste landfills

Biogas production is possible in biogas plants that process the organic fraction of municipal solid waste in combination with co-substrates, ensuring a stable gas yield throughout the year. At the same time, biogas is produced naturally at municipal solid waste landfills and requires degassing systems: wells, collectors, and purification.

The biogas is dried, purified of H₂S and impurities, and used to generate electricity in combined heat and power (CHP) plants or as an energy source within the enterprise.

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We provide a range of engineering and consulting services for project implementation. From concept to efficient operation of the plant using your raw materials and location.

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Our services:

Concept development and feasibility study
Project development and permits
Development of project documentation
Supply of technological equipment
Construction and installation
Start-up and commissioning works
Service maintenance

Biogas projects implemented

Generation of feed-in energy at an agricultural enterprise

Chernihiv region
The plant was put into operation: February 2022
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Biogas plant using the organic fraction of municipal solid waste - photo 1 — pro-energy.com.ua
Project completed

Biomethane plant with a capacity of 750 Nm3/h of raw biogas

Khmelnytskyi region
Year of implementation: December 2023
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Biogas plant using the organic fraction of municipal solid waste - photo 2 — pro-energy.com.ua
Project completed

Biomethane plant with a capacity of 600 Nm3/h of raw biogas

Ukraine, Chernihiv region
Commissioned: 2023
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Biogas plant using the organic fraction of municipal solid waste - photo 3 — pro-energy.com.ua
Project completed

Why choose Pro-Energy?

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We have reliable partners. Therefore, we can offer solutions that will allow each project to reach its full potential.

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We do not leave our customers alone after commissioning the facility. We provide 24/7 technical support and remain available under any circumstances.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is a separate biogas plant required at a landfill site?


    No. Biogas is produced directly within the landfill itself. In this case, a biogas plant refers to a system for collecting, treating, and utilising the biogas.

    How is biogas produced at the landfill?


    Biogas is formed as a result of the anaerobic decomposition of the organic fraction of waste. The process occurs naturally, without reactors, thanks to the temperature and humidity inside the landfill.

    What technologies are used for biogas collection?


    A degassing system is employed: drilling of gas wells, a network of collectors, and vacuum gas extraction. This forms the basis for biogas plants at landfill sites.

    What is the composition of biogas at MSW landfills?

    Typically: 40–55% methane, high moisture content, and the presence of hydrogen sulphide and siloxanes. This is precisely why biogas purification is an essential step.

    What purification is required before using biogas?


    Biogas undergoes drying and purification to remove H₂S (100–1000 ppm) and siloxanes. Refrigeration dryers and adsorption filters are used for this purpose.

    How is landfill biogas used?


    The most efficient use is for electricity generation via combined heat and power (CHP). Biomethane derived from landfill gas is rarely used due to its unstable composition.

    What is the lifespan of biogas extraction from a landfill?


    From an unorganised landfill — 3–5 years; from an organised one — up to 8–12 years, depending on the composition of the waste.

    What is the payback period for biogas plants at landfill sites?


    These projects are cheaper than conventional biogas plants as they do not require reactors. The payback is achieved through electricity generation and reduced environmental costs.