Anaerobic Digestion

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FGEN’s AD assets use energy crops and agricultural waste to generate biomethane that replaces fossil gas in the GB gas network. Not only do the assets contribute to the decarbonising of the heat sector, they offer farmers a means to diversify their revenue sources and to use digestate, the by-product from the process, as an alternative to chemical fertilisers.

About the portfolio

The assets consist of operational agricultural anaerobic digestion plants across the UK.

Investment Attractions

- Government-backed incentives (FiT and RHI accreditation)

- Index-linked incentives

- Low technology risk

- Higher returns than solar and wind

Profile

Baseload energy generation profile

First Investment

2017

Potential risks

- Risks around cost and supply of feedstock

- Merchant gas and electricity prices

- Operational issues

Our anaerobic digestion assets

Case study spotlight: Vulcan Renewables

The Vulcan Renewables project comprises an anaerobic digestion plant located in Hatfield Woodhouse near Doncaster. The plant was commissioned in October 2013 and predominantly produces and upgrades biogas to be injected into the gas grid.

Our Portfolio

Waste & Bioenergy

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Low carbon & Sustainable Solutions

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Controlled Environment

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