Biogas Plant in Northern Ireland Wins Sustainability Award
(Bioenergy Insight) A biogas plant close to the town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland has been recognised in the Sustainable Ireland Awards.
The Tully Quarry plant produces biogas from 100% chicken litter. Built by biogas technology specialists Xergi, the facility has won the award for best project in the energy production category.
… Sustainable Ireland, a magazine dedicated to sustainable solutions on the Irish island, organises the awards.
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The Tully Quarry plant is unique. It is generally very difficult to produce biogas from 100% chicken litter, the high nitrogen levels of the feedstock inhibiting the bacteria needed to produce biogas. According to a statement, Xergi developed technology to decrease nitrogen content in the biogas process. As well as boosting energy production, this technology leaves behind nitrogen that can be used as fertiliser. READ MORE
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