Martina Enrich

  Faculty of Science and Engineering| Bachelor Circular Engineering

Data-Driven Energy Optimization Strategies for Operational Biomethane Plants: A Circular Engineering Perspective

Martina's elevator pitch
Biomethane is an incredible opportunity for the circular economy, and Verdalia Bioenergy is making it a reality. As a renewable version of Natural Gas produced from agricultural residues and other types of biomass, it combines waste valorization, offset GHG emissions, and co-production of value added fertilizer, while being compatible with existing infrastructure. Working with the process engineering team at Verdalia, my thesis analyzed how the energy efficiency of 7 operational plants could be optimized. The recommendations, which are now being implemented, have projected improvements of 12% in carbon intensity and 24% in operating costs for the energy supply of the plants.