Untapped biogas market is ripe for expansion January 22, 2025: Germany’s largest biogas producer, EnviTec Biogas AG, has been leveraging chicken manure for the production of biogas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and bio-Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for an impressive 23 years. The company is now actively exploring opportunities in the growing U.S. market for the anaerobic digestion of poultry manure, aligning its expertise with the increasing demand for sustainable waste-to-energy solutions. Olaf von Lehmden, CEO of EnviTec Biogas AG knows the market potential associated with chicken farming and egg production intimately. Von Lehmden, through ventures EiPro and “The market for the profitable utilization of chicken manure in biogas and gas upgrading plants is currently underdeveloped in the US” remarks Timothy Logan, President of EnviTec Biogas Construction. “Chicken manure is already a valuable fertilizer in its unprocessed state, which naturally results in less exploration of treatment via AD. Coupled with the fact that dairy manure AD plants have developed at a much faster rate due to the higher commodity value and easier digestibility of dairy manure, it’s not surprising that chicken manure AD plants have progressed more slowly.” The market potential for chicken manure in the U.S. is so significant that, combined with EnviTec’s extensive expertise in processing this specialized feedstock, several projects are already in the planning stages. “Available research suggests there are over 30 million tons of broiler and layer manure generated in the US each year. This is an incredible figure that equates to a potential of over 400 million British thermal units (mmBtu) per day, which equals the heating demand of approximately 3.7 million homes.” adds Stefan Dehne, General Manager of EnviTec Biogas Construction. Based on current D3 RIN pricing, the market potential of the gas alone in the US approaches 4.5 billion dollars per year, the biogas expert says.
Stefan Dehne, General Manager of EnviTec Biogas Construction, an 18 year veteran of the EnviTec cautions that the chicken manure concept must be well thought out on the front end. “It’s imperative to work with the correct data that are realistic, repeatable and defensible in order to ensure project success. The feedstock mass balance must be fully vetted and the revenue streams and costs should be secured for as long as practical.” EnviTec Biogas USA is currently developing several scenarios for potential customers. A reliable technology partner with deep operational experience One large scale example of utilizing chicken manure for the production of renewable energy and sustainable green fuels for the transportation sector is Germany’s la
EnviTec Biogas AG owns and operates 87 plants as part of its own-operate portfolio, with at least 12 of those plants utilizing chicken manure as a feedstock. EnviTec is able to leverage this experience to support the developing chicken manure to AD industry in the US. 1: Chicken Manure Plant Schematic, Example Layout (Copyright EnviTec Biogas AG) About EnviTec Biogas USA Inc. |