Bio-methane for Grid injection (BfG) supply chain workshop Welcome

Bio-methane for Grid injection (BfG) supply chain workshop … Agenda 1.Welcome, introductions & RESCO update 2.‘The energy view’ – Iain Ward, cng services ltd 3.‘The technology view’ – Rob Hill, RESCO Break 4.Review of UK activity and case studies – Alan Midwinter, Scotia Gas Networks 5.Q&A and discussion 6.Lunch and networking BfG workshop Sept 2011

Bio-methane for Grid injection (BfG) supply chain workshop Agenda 1.Welcome, introductions & RESCO update BfG workshop Sept 2011

The RESCO Programme Overall aim…  provide businesses in the West Midlands with the support they need to enter or expand into the supply chain markets of low carbon and renewable energy technologies. BfG workshop Sept 2011

 Build on the existing manufacturing and engineering skills in the Region.  UK renewable energy market - £31.1 billion (2007/8). Projected growth: 7.61% in 2011/2 (Innovas, 2009)  UK national target for renewable energy - 15% by 2020  Funded by Advantage West Midlands  Duration: October 2009 – March 2012  Managed by the Institute for Environment, Sustainability and Regeneration (IESR), Staffordshire University The RESCO Programme Background and rationale BfG workshop Sept 2011

The RESCO Programme Technology areas 1.Wind and Marine Power Round 3 offshore wind development + STW, 1&2 extensions  47GW by 2020 (The Crown Estate, 2010) (~9400 offshore wind turbines) Components, logistics, O&M and professional services 2.Bioenergy Biofuels: Bio-crops, waste wood, biowaste Anaerobic Digestion, pyrolysis Waste separation and transport, plant operation, component manufacture, planning, legal service, training etc. BfG workshop Sept 2011

The RESCO Programme Technology areas 3.Small Scale Renewables Solar thermal, PV, GSHP and ASHP, small scale wind and hydro, micro CHP. Manufacture, installation, planning, consultancy, modelling 4.Power Generation and Transmission Grid Connection – Large and Small Scale Efficient Energy Transmission Technology Energy Conversion and Storage Key Markets  Component Supply, Technical Innovation BfG workshop Sept 2011

Events /conferences Special Interest Groups The RESCO Programme Client Engagement Structure One to one support BfG workshop Sept 2011

The RESCO Programme Client Engagement Process Website Registration Power Generation and Transmission Wind and Marine Bioenergy Small scale renewables Diagnostic Request SCOPING VISIT On-care support/ graduate placement Approval Capability assessment Special Interest groups BfG workshop Sept 2011

The RESCO Programme Ongoing and upcoming activities… ThemeTopicStatus Wind and MarineOffshore WindActive Wind and MarineOperation & Maintenance for Wind FarmsActive Wind and MarineRemote Monitoring of Renewable Energy AssetsActive BioenergyEngineering the Bioenergy Business OpportunityActive BioenergyBio –Gas for Grid InjectionActive BioenergyComputational ModellingActive Small Scale RenewablesSupply-chain engagement for Small-scale renewablesIn development Power TransmissionMarinised Components for Offshore SubstationsIn development SIGs: Other: Birmingham Energy Savers (Phase 2) involvement ERDF application to prolong and expand project Regional mapping of renewable energy supply chain capabilities New events programme starting in September, 2011 BfG workshop Sept 2011

Iain Ward cng services ltd The Energy View

‘The technology view’ Rob Hill, RESCO Bio-methane for grid injection supply chain workshop BfG workshop Sept 2011

Overview 1.Technologies 2.Services 3.Feedstock 4.Future of biogas in the UK and EU BfG workshop Sept 2011

1. Technologies Source: AD Strategy 2011

AD Process Flow Source: Wardell Armstrong BfG workshop Sept 2011

Biogas produced from AD comprises several gases, predominantly CH 4, CO 2, H 2 S and NH 4. Before the biogas is suitable to be exported to the pipeline, it must undergo processing and clean-up to reach an adequate standard. The clean-up and upgrading process involves three main steps: - removal of CO2 and trace contaminants - removal of H2S - drying BfG workshop Sept 2011

Bio-gas Upgrading Technologies Water-Wash (Water Scrubber) (remove CO 2 and H 2 S) Chemical-Wash (Adsorption/amine/selexol scrubber) Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA/vPSA) Cryogenic / CO 2 liquefaction Membrane Separation BfG workshop Sept 2011

Water-wash Source: cng services ltd BfG workshop Sept 2011

Chemical Wash Source: cng services ltd BfG workshop Sept 2011

Pressure Swing Adsorption Source: cng services ltd BfG workshop Sept 2011

Cryogenic Source: Xebec BfG workshop Sept 2011

Membrane Separation Source: cng services ltd BfG workshop Sept 2011

Technology types BfG workshop Sept 2011

Existing Projects British Gas Demonstration Projects To test a range of factors – feedstock, technology, return on investment, costs, sustainability, technical challenges, regulatory challenges, market opportunities Thames WaterSewage Biogas Upgrade Water-Wash Adnams Bio EnergyBrewery & Food waste Cryogenic Dillington EstatesFarm Waste Slurry GWE BiogasFarm and Food Waste Potters WasteManufacturing Waste & Landfill gas capture BfG workshop Sept 2011

Source: British Gas BfG workshop Sept 2011

2. Services AD requires a range of support services as in the general bio-energy supply chain AD Plant in Germany Source: Wardell Armstrong BfG workshop Sept 2011

RESCO Bio-energy supply chain group review RESCO members AD Supply chain capability – Engineering & Manufacturing Ducting & air Systems  Ducting & air Systems  Process Drying  Process Drying  Materials Handling  Materials Handling  Process Control  Process Control  Digester Plant  Digester Plant  Engineering Components  Engineering Components  Structural Fabrication  Structural Fabrication  Maintenance services  Maintenance services  Biogas Clean-up  Biogas Clean-up  Proprietary systems  Proprietary systems  Process Metrology  Process Metrology  Commissioning organisation Commissioning organisation Principal EPC contractor Principal EPC contractor Professional & Technical services Professional & Technical services Building & Construction Building & Construction Engineering & Manufacturing Engineering & Manufacturing Operational Services Operational Services 28 BfG workshop Sept 2011

RESCO Bio-energy supply chain group review BfG workshop Sept 2011 M&E services  M&E services  Process Integration  Process Integration  Planning & Permitting  Planning & Permitting  Modelling services  Modelling services  Engineering design  Engineering design  Management Services  Management Services  Environmental design  Architectural design  Architectural design  EPC services  EPC services  Commissioning organisation Commissioning organisation Principal EPC contractor Principal EPC contractor Professional & Technical services Professional & Technical services Building & Construction Building & Construction Engineering & Manufacturing Engineering & Manufacturing Operational Services Operational Services 10 RESCO members AD Supply chain capability – Professional & Technical Services

The plant requires a range of specialist equipment and services BfG workshop Sept 2011

Services There are still many services where producers still face challenges: Oxygen content CV setting and monitoring Propane enrichment BfG workshop Sept 2011

Services Gas clean-up plant Propane enrichment Metering and monitoring Transport fuel Odourisation Gas grid injection BfG workshop Sept 2011

Services Plant fabrication, installation, commissioning Pipework, valves and fittings Compressors, blowers and vacuum pumps Pumps and process equipment (coolers, heat exchangers etc) Instrumentation Service and support Source: Xebec BfG workshop Sept 2011

3. Feedstock Sewage sludge Agricultural waste (animal manure and slurries) Food waste and biodegradable waste (garden) Energy crops Source: AD Strategy and Action Plan, 2011 BfG workshop Sept 2011

Home Abattoir Factory Retail Farm AD PLANT Energy Crops Animal Slurry Abattoir Waste Process Waste Catering Waste Retail Waste Sewage Slurry Kitchen Waste BfG workshop Sept 2011

Feedstock Implications Avoided waste to landfill Avoided emissions from excessive food waste – but need to collect it efficiently Energy crops are less desirable vs waste (secure food supply, environmental impact) Bio-gas can be exported to the grid, but use of digestate is dependent on feedstock, e.g. Environmental permitting regulations, PAS 110. BfG workshop Sept 2011

4. Future of biogas to grid in the UK and EU Urban Energy Centres – combining waste to energy technologies to maximise efficiency. Compressed Bio-methane (CBM) and vehicles CBM/CNG vehicles Already operating in Germany and are emerging in the UK, e.g. Veolia Econic refuse trucks in Sheffield First CBM refuelling station in Europe at transport depot in Kings Cross – Camden council and Gasrec. Coca-Cola HGVs Leeds Council Biomethane fuel station Mercedes Benz, Iveco, Volkswagen, BMC/Foten, Optare BfG workshop Sept 2011

Future of biogas to grid in the UK and EU Already 60 plants connected to the grid in Germany (and constantly increasing in Switzerland, Holland and Sweden). RHI is leading to increased uptake in the UK at all scales BfG workshop Sept 2011

On & off farm AD projects commissioned in the UK August On farm Off farm EBEBO workshop Sept 2011…

On & off farm AD projects commissioned in the UK £m’s EBEBO workshop Sept 2011…

Alan Midwinter Review of UK activity and case studies