Sandcatch Solutions
Increases biogas production by 20% for operators, by removing sand from reactors whilst the plant is in full production
Sandcatch Solutions removes accumulated sand from biogas reactors without taking the reactor off production during the removal process. This closes an annual €500M production loss challenge for the biogas producers in high cost countries.
Sand Build-Up in Biogas Reactors: Cutting Efficiency and Forcing Costly Downtime
3 months
required to empty reactors from sand, according to current operational method in the EU. Production stoppage is estimated to create € 1B in revenue losses, by 2030, according to IEA.
The biogas industry faces major issues from sand and particles accumulating in tanks, reducing reactor volume and cutting sludge capacity and biogas output. Currently, removal requires shutting down the reactor and manually emptying sludge and sand—a slow process that further lowers production and capacity.
Boosting Biogas Yields with Non-Stop Sediment Removal from Reactor Tanks
Sandcatch Solutions' mobile sand removal unit enhances biogas plant efficiency by removing sediments without halting operations. The solution is based on tried and tested methodologies from the oil and gas industry, allowing Sandcatch to separate solids from liquids in the slurry. This process removes the solids and returns the liquids to the reactor for further digestion, resulting in a higher yield for the operator.
Unlocking Biogas Potential: Higher Yields, Lower Costs, and Emissions in Hard-to-Abate Sectors
87%
cost reduction for sand removal operations
Sandcatch enables 20% higher biogas output per plant, cutting CAPEX and OPEX while accelerating biogas adoption. This supports decarbonization in hard-to-electrify sectors like transport and industry, cuts CO₂ and methane emissions from waste and agriculture, fosters circular use of residues, boosts rural economies, and promotes local energy production and self-sufficiency.
Sandcatch Solutions enables sand removal operations for:
Large professional biogas and biomethane plants, with substrate based on waste, manure, fish sludge and sewageThe benefits of Sandcatch Solutions biogas plants management
The solution prevents costly shutdowns during sand removal, boosts biogas production by 20%, cuts landfill waste by 50%, and lowers maintenance costs by 15%, delivering strong operational and environmental benefits.
Sandbox Program
Batch #12
HQ Country
Norway
Sector
Waste Management and Circular Economy, Energy Efficiency
Type of Solution
Hardware
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