Groundbreaking held for Nature Energy’s Glansager Sønderborg biogas plant

The new plant is part of a joint venture between Nature Energy’s and BioenergiSyd, an association of 75 farmers established around LandboSyd, announced August 23, 2017, to establish two biogas plants, in Glansager and Kværs, in the municipality of Sønderborg.

Sønderborg thus shows that the city’s visions are followed by action, and at the same time, Nature Energy’s plant creates local jobs and thus contributes to Sønderborg’s growth. According to Mayor Erik Lauritzen, it is precisely the combination of development and sustainability that has been crucial.

In Sønderborg Municipality, we are constantly working to become more sustainable. Much of that work is about switching to green energy. Biogas is a cornerstone of this effort, which is why I am glad that the first putt is now being taken to the next plant. This will cut much of the municipality’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and create a healthy circular economy for the benefit of all parties. This is another good example of the purpose of ProjectZero – to make a difference to the climate and create development in the municipality of Sønderborg, said Mayor Erik Lauritzen.

Nature Energy CEO Ole Hvelplund said he’s pleased that the Municipality of Sønderborg is showing action and taking responsibility.

Biogas helps solve modern society’s waste problems while also providing CO2-neutral energy for many purposes. It is important that we in Denmark understand that biogas is an inseparable part of our green future and a necessary supplement to wind and solar energy, Ole Hvelplund said.

Nature Energy and BioenergiSyd are investing DKK 250 million (≈ EUR33.6 million) in the plant that will process 370 000 tonnes of organic waste per annum to produce 17.5 million Nm³ of biomethane (aka renewable natural gas – RNG) that will be injected into the gas grid.