1. Biogas Renewable Methane Gas
Leif Holmberg, Head of Public Affairs
Swedish Gas Association

2. Swedish Gas Association
A member-funded organization dedicated to promote the greater use of energy gases in Sweden
Safety and technology
Information and public opinion

3. What is Biogas? Biogas is methane produced of renewable resources.
Produced through anaerobic digestion
Sewage treatment plants
Manure and other farm recidues
Other organic waste
Landfill gas
Produced through thermal biomass gasification

4. Biogas
Biogas is formed during microbial decomposition of organic material in an anaerob environment.
Biogas
60-70 % methane
30-40 % carbon dioxide
LHV 23 MJ/Nm3
Upgrading (Sweden)
% methane
LHV 35 MJ/Nm3 (9,7 kWh/Nm3)
Braunschweig, Germany
Foto: SGC

5. Utilisation of biogas in Sweden 2009
In total: 1,4 TWh

6. The importance of biomethane and environmental benefits
Waste management
Increased energy efficiency
Resource efficient
Security of supply
Sustainable Jobs
Reduced methane emissions
Climate change issues
Second product: Valuable fertilizer replacing artificial fertilizers

7. Biogas potential from waste in Sweden
Today: 1,4 TWh
Potential: TWh

8. Total biomethane potential with forestry residuals
Total potential incl. gasification: TWh
By digestion: TWh (21 %)
By gasification: 59 TWh (79 %)

9. Number of gas vehicles in Sweden 2010

10. Sold volumes of CNG and CBG in Sweden

11. Gas Filling Stations 2010 Today 129 public stations
Today also 45 non-public stations for fleets, busses and heavy duty vehicles
Number of vehicles:
32 000
1 400
500

12. Government incentives for biogas
Climate program, 30% of investments in biogas production and upgrading facilities. Total 60 m Euro ( )
15 million Euro for biogas technology development ( )
20 million Euro, 30 % investment, for establishing farm plants for biogas ( )
17 million Euro, 30% of investment, filling-stations for renewable fuels ( )
A national biogas strategy

13. Incentives for clean vehicles
No tax on renewable fuels
Lower tax on “greener” cars
Obligation to provide renewable fuels at all major filling stations
Clean taxi cars are given priority at Arlanda Stockholm Airport

14. Thank you!
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