Biogas Production from Agricultural Waste

What the project does.

BioAgri Energies is a group of eight shareholder farmers near Amiens, France, who each wanted to diversify their farming activities and income streams. They developed the Cottenchy methanation project with the aim of contributing to the reduction of the use of fossil fuel-based natural gas, which is responsible for 20% of GHG emissions in France. Converting agricultural waste into biogas offers a sustainable alternative, reducing emissions by 60-80% compared to natural gas.

The project site produces biogas through methanation, also referred to as anaerobic digestion, producing biogas and organic fertilizer. The company collects and treats organic waste, such as spent beer grains and pea fiber, and produces digestate, an organic fertilizer used on nearby farms. This process not only generates renewable energy but also addresses waste management and soil fertility.

By sustainably processing livestock effluent, energy crops, and waste from the local agri-food industry this project is a true local circular initiative that boosts energy self-sufficiency and strengthens economic resilience in rural areas.

Sustainable livelihoods for over 15 farmers