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Thank you for the question. When it comes to optimizing a biogas plant, some of the easiest wins are often overlooked. A well-thought-out strategy is the key to getting the most out of your biogas project. Some of these low-hanging fruits can be unlocked using our digital tool:
Better Feedstock Mixes: Swapping or blending feedstocks based on real-time data can instantly improve gas yield and stability.
Reducing Downtime: Anessa’s predictive tools flag potential process issues before they become problems, keeping operations smooth and consistent.
Avoiding Overfeeding or Underfeeding: Our platform helps dial in the exact right amount of feedstock to avoid energy loss or process inhibition.
Cutting Hidden Costs: Transportation, storage, and pretreatment add up. Anessa models these costs so you can choose feedstocks that are actually cost-effective, not just cheap on paper.
Improving Carbon Intensity (CI) Scores: With built-in CI modelling, you can fine-tune your feedstock and process strategy to maximize incentives from programs like LCFS or CFR.
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Anessa’s AI-powered biological and digestate modelling offers a comprehensive, data-driven approach to understanding the core biological processes within biogas production. By simulating the conditions inside the digester, this functionality allows operators to model microbial activity, nutrient flows, and the composition of digestate under various scenarios.
The platform helps predict how factors like feedstock type, temperature, and pH can affect the microbial community and overall biogas yield. By accurately forecasting how changes in feedstock or digester conditions might impact both gas production and digestate quality, Anessa ensures plant operations are continuously optimized for maximum efficiency and sustainability.
Additionally, the digestate modeling component aids in maintaining the nutrient balance by simulating the nutrient content of digestate, helping operators avoid common issues like nutrient imbalances that could affect plant performance or the potential reuse of digestate in agriculture. This AI-driven functionality empowers operators to anticipate potential disruptions, adjust processes proactively, and ensure long-term operational stability in biogas production.
Thank you for the question, Natalia! We can definitely talk about how AI plays an important role when it comes to biogas and RNG projects.
Before investing in or starting a biogas project, it is essential to assess whether it is both technically and financially viable. Traditional studies can take months or even years, requiring manual calculations and assumptions that may not even be entirely accurate. This is where our software suite comes into play.
• Anessa AD A quickly analyzes inputs, financial considerations, and outputs needed to confidently predict biogas project feasibility.
• The software helps you account for what-if scenarios and risks by letting you explore multiple scenarios so that you can plan ahead for variables such as tipping fees, transportation costs, quantity and quality of feedstock, and energy prices.
• Anessa AI identifies potential risks and opportunities to maximize return on investment.
Once the roadmap is established, the next challenge is to design an efficient system that will maximize biogas yield and reduce operational costs.
• AI-driven simulations like Anessa AD•O (https://www.anessa.com/anessa-ado) allow us to test different scenarios, feedstock combinations, and optimize plant layout and process parameters.
• The predictive nature of these products helps forecast the best feedstock mix for sustained biogas production.
• Anessa’s digital twin technology allows you to test and refine your biogas project in a virtual environment before breaking ground, saving you from costly mistakes. In an industry where a single miscalculation can lead to massive financial setbacks, delays, or even operational failures, having the ability to predict outcomes and optimize designs ahead of time and before spending resources is a game-changer. By identifying potential issues before they become real-world problems, Anessa helps you build smarter, faster, and with confidence.
Once the design of the efficient biogas system is identified, the next challenge is operating a biogas plant efficiently, which requires real-time and continuous monitoring, as well as quick decision-making. Equipment failures, feedstock inconsistencies or environmental fluctuations can impact performance and profitability in expensive ways that can be easily mitigated with reliable biogas monitoring
• Anessa AD•M (https://www.anessa.com/anessa-adm) continuously monitors plant performance and provides AI-generated recommendations for any adjustments.
• It detects anomalies in gas production, temperature, pH and pressure, preventing breakdowns before they even happen.
• The platform also receives alerts and provides suggested corrective actions to help operators maintain the safety of their plant operations.
As the demand for clean and renewable energies increases and biogas projects scale, compliance with government regulations and sustainability goals becomes critical. Tracking emissions, reporting and lifecycle assessments require precise data management.
How Anessa AI helps:
• AI automates compliance tracking, reducing the burden of manual documentation.
• Data analytics help organizations meet carbon credit requirements and maximize sustainability.
• AI tools simplify regulatory submissions, making it easy to adhere to environmental laws.
Please feel free to reach out to us if there are any questions related to AI and our suite of products.
Around 40% of biogas is CO2 which can be separated and sold as a product in biogas plants. Even though CO2 is non-flammable and non-toxic, it is a colourless, odourless gas that can displace oxygen in confined spaces, leading to asphyxiation. Monitoring oxygen (O₂) levels in confined areas where personnel can enter is important to minimize the risk.
Continuous monitoring of gas levels, including methane (CH₄), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), is critical. Moreover, exposure to hydrogen sulfide, even at concentrations as low as a few hundred ppm, can cause severe damage. The presence of early detection monitoring systems and emergency response plans enables prompt action to prevent hazards such as explosions or exposure to toxic gases and minimize the associated risks.Continuous monitoring of gas levels, including methane (CH₄), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), is critical. The accumulation of methane beyond safe limits in some process areas can cause explosions. Moreover, exposure to hydrogen sulfide, even at concentrations as low as a few hundred ppm, can cause severe damage. The presence of early detection monitoring systems and emergency response plans enables prompt action to prevent hazards such as explosions or exposure to toxic gases and minimize the associated risks.
Monitoring can take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the safety of biogas plants by utilizing advanced data analytics, predictive modelling, and automation capabilities. For example, AI algorithms can analyze data from sensors monitoring equipment such as pumps, valves, and digesters to detect anomalies or early signs of equipment malfunctions. Early detection helps prevent potential hazards such as leaks, overpressurization, or breakdowns that could lead to safety incidents.
The Anessa monitoring platform automatically collects data from various plant sensors, visualizes system trends and behaviours, and alerts operators to out-of-range values or hazardous situations. Additionally, the platform can integrate the plant’s response plan and standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure appropriate actions are taken.
With Anessa, you can digitalize your biogas operations and let smart automation handle the heavy lifting.
The Anessa Suite is the only solution in the biogas industry that supports you throughout your project’s lifecycle, from initial assessment to proactive operations and monitoring. Whether you’re a biogas plant owner, a developer, or an environmental enthusiast with an idea, our suite has you covered.
Upgrade today with Anessa! Read our feature on the European edition of the Biogas World Magazine: https://catalog.biogascommunity.com/biogas-community-europe-2025-edition/full-view.html
Running a biogas plant means juggling feedstock quality, microbial health, gas production rates, and safety regulations, all while ensuring profitability. 🌿
A minor fluctuation in feedstock composition or ammonia levels can cause costly shutdowns. 🫢
AI-powered monitoring can predict potential failures before they happen. Anessa AI provides real-time insights and automated optimization for smoother, safer, and more profitable operations. 🤝
Intrigued? Read our blog: https://www.anessa.com/blog/biogas-monitoring-101-feedstock-monitoring-in-biogas-operations
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Thank you for the question, Natalia. Top energy companies such as GRDF (Gaz Réseau Distribution France) and seasoned developers are already leveraging Anessa AI to drive innovation in biogas. Integrating AI in biogas projects is no longer an option; it has become a necessity. We are supporting clients in 14 + countries, and the momentum is picking up faster than anticipated.