Assessing the total theoretical, and financially viable, resource of biomethane for injection to a natural gas network in a region

O’Shea, Richard; Wall, David; Kilgallon, Ian; Browne, James; Murphy, Jerry D.

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.11.121

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“…The case study simulation demonstrates the short term benefits of network expansion for greenhouse gas emission reductions associated with fuel switching. Expansion of the natural gas network is also consistent with the longer term ambitions of reducing EU greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 by over 80% (European Commission, 2011), as longer term ambitions to inject biomethane into the natural gas network has the potential to reduce emissions by 74% compared to natural gas (O'Shea et al, 2017).…”

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Exploring the spatial and temporal determinants of gas central heating adoption

McCoy

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2018

Resource and Energy Economics

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a b s t r a c tIn order to better understand the potential for both policy and technological improvements to aid carbon abatement, long-term historical information on the time-path of transition from more traditional to cleaner fuels is useful. This is a relatively understudied element of the fuel switching literature in both developed and emerging economies. This research adds to this literature by examining the adoption time-path of network gas as a heating fuel. We merge a unique dataset on gas network roll-out over time, with other geo-coded data and employ an instrumental variables technique in order to simultaneously model supply and demand. Results indicate a non-linear relationship between the proportion of households using gas as their primary means of central heating and the length of time the network has been in place in each area. Proximity to the gas network, peat bogs, and areas which have banned the consumption of bituminous coal also affect gas connections. Variations in socioeconomic and dwelling characteristics at area level can also help explain connections to the gas network. A better understanding of this variation is crucial in designing targeted policies and can aid network expansion decisions.

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Exploring the spatial and temporal determinants of gas central heating adoption

McCoy

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2018

Resource and Energy Economics

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“…The ratio between NPV and plant size is shown in Figure 5. NPV was chosen as a measurement because of its wide use for evaluating the profitability of biomethane plants [27,45,61,92,93]. As payback time (PBT) is an inappropriate indicator for measuring the economic feasibility of a project, this work used discounted payback time (DPBT), which considers the real value of money.…”

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Sustainable Italian Cities: The Added Value of Biomethane from Organic Waste

2019

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This work focuses on the profitability of biomethane plants and the environmental benefits obtained recovering the organic fraction of municipal solid waste in Italy. The economic model is based on the calculations of the net present value, considering multiple capacities of biomethane production (ranging from 50 to 500 m3/h) and alternative scenarios based on the variation in subsidies, the selling price of biomethane, and the net revenues from the treatment of organic waste. The environmental analysis quantifies the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions obtained by natural gas vehicles fueled by biomethane. The economic and environmental results encourage energy change that can be achieved by municipalities that support the transformation of natural resources into green fuels. Across 15 Italian municipalities, the potential biomethane production varies from 80.4 million m3/year to 102.8 million m3/year, with an overall net present value ranging from 135 to 187 million €. In addition, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions varies from 127 to 162 thousand-ton CO2eq/year. Both the economic and environmental results demonstrate that biomethane is a renewable resource with added value for municipalities.

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“…In addition to proper treatment, the pressure of the gas to be fed into the NG network must be increased to the pressure in the grid. Moreover, the pipes must ensure that the BG is transported to the correct point of entry into the network [44].…”

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Biomethane in Poland—Current Status, Potential, Perspective and Development

Piechota¹,

Igliński

2021

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Every year the interest in biofuels, including biomethane, grows in Poland. Biomethane, obtained from biogas, is widely used in the Polish economy; the most important two applications are as gas injected into the gas grid and as automotive fuel. The aim of this work is to determine the potential for the development of the biomethane sector in Poland. The following article presents the technological stages of biomethane extraction and purification. The investment process for biogas/biomethane installation is presented in the form of a Gannt chart; this process is extremely long in Poland, with a duration of three years. In the coming months, the Polish Oil Mining and Gas Extraction will begin to invest in biomethane, which will be connected to the gas grid, while the Polish oil refiner and petrol retailer, Orlen, will invest in biomethane to be used as automotive fuel. This article includes a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and PEST (Political, Economic, Social, Technological) analysis of the biogas/biomethane sector in Poland. The main barriers to the development of the biogas/biomethane sector in Poland are high investment costs, long lead times and a strong conventional energy lobby. The most important advantages of biogas/biomethane technology in Poland include environmental aspects, high biomethane potential and well-developed agriculture. The development of biogas/biomethane technology in Poland will slowly reduce environmental pollution, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and allow for partial independence from the importing of natural gas.

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Assessing the total theoretical, and financially viable, resource of biomethane for injection to a natural gas network in a region

Cited by 57 publications

References 23 publications

Exploring the spatial and temporal determinants of gas central heating adoption

Exploring the spatial and temporal determinants of gas central heating adoption

Sustainable Italian Cities: The Added Value of Biomethane from Organic Waste

Biomethane in Poland—Current Status, Potential, Perspective and Development

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