- This technology resolves various challenges in the production of small-scale LNG, including producing high-quality bio-LNG (not containing contaminants); zero methane ‘slip’ (not releasing unburned methane); and no high-temperature demands in gas treatment technologies, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership.
- In partnership, Attero and Nordsol will produce 2,400 tons/year high-purity bio-LNG and 5,000 tons/year liquid bioCO2.
- Ronald van Selm, CTO, Titan said: “This project is paramount in implementing our strategy of reaching carbon zero within the coming two decades.”
The FirstBio2Shipping project, which is expected to be completed in 2023, would enable the decentralised production of bio-LNG for maritime use. At the Attero site in Wilp, the Netherlands, the plant will produce approximately 2,400 tonnes of bio-LNG (or liquefied biomethane) each year as reported by Titan LNG.
Substantial funding
This substantial funding is a clear recognition by the EU of the vital role that bio-LNG will play in decarbonising the maritime industry and expediting the energy transition.
As one of the first projects to receive funding from the Fit for 55 packages, the FirstBio2Shipping project has also been recognised as practical, because it will supply into existing LNG fuelling infrastructure.
Bio-LNG originates from organic waste flows, particularly domestic and agricultural waste that are available in abundance.
Attero will produce 6 million Nm3 of biogas per year from domestic biowaste for the FirstBio2Shipping project.
This technology resolves various challenges in the production of small-scale LNG, including producing high-quality bio-LNG (not containing contaminants); zero methane ‘slip’ (not releasing unburned methane); and no high-temperature demands in gas treatment technologies, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership.
Fossil fuels
In partnership, Attero and Nordsol will produce 2,400 tons/year high-purity bio-LNG and 5,000 tons/year liquid bioCO2.
Titan, the exclusive long-term off-taker, will supply the bio-LNG to the maritime industry where it will cost-effectively substitute fossil fuels.
The produced bio-LNG will reduce GHG emissions by 92% compared to conventional maritime fuel, representing more than 87500 tCO2e net absolute emissions avoided during the first ten years of operation.
Producing biogas by digestion of waste streams and converting it into bio-LNG fits into the sustainable circular model resulting in a fuel that is not just potentially net-zero in GHG emissions, but also has the potential to be net-negative in emissions by replacing the use of fossil CO2 by liquefied bio-CO2.
Carbon zero
Ronald van Selm, CTO, Titan said: “This project is paramount in implementing our strategy of reaching carbon zero within the coming two decades.”
Jan-Willem Steyvers, business developer, Attero: “Producing bio-LNG out of biogas is the next step in biowaste digestion, leading to higher-end products.”
By producing bio-LNG locally, traceability and transparency are ensured.
Our bio-LNG will meet ISCC certification criteria.
With the firstbio2shipping project, we take a first step in decarbonizing the shipping sector with our highly scalable decentralized bio-LNG plants.
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Source: Titan LNG
