Manure from around thirty nearby farms is fermented to produce green energy. Without this biogas installation, the manure would be stored in open tanks before being used as fertilizer for agricultural land. The project is fully circular: residual heat is utilized in the process, and the byproduct after fermentation is used as an alternative to chemical fertilizers for plant nutrition.
Approximately 70% of greenhouse gas emissions from Dutch agriculture come from livestock farming, primarily due to methane emissions from animal manure. Like CO2, methane is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, but it is 28 times more potent, retaining significantly more heat. In this Dutch biogas project, manure is stored airtight as quickly as possible to prevent methane from entering the atmosphere. This investment not only supports the development of sustainable energy production but also improves air quality and reduces odor in the region.
ORCA supports this project by investing in carbon credits, especially since no subsidies are available. The project is certified by VCS, ensuring the quality and monitoring of the CO2 reduction. This guarantees that you receive high-quality credits.
