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BIOGASSYS

BIOGASSYS – Evaluation report

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Introduction

For the past five years the project BIOGASSYS has been carried out demonstrating the biogas life cycle. Experiences and learnings from the project is summarized in this report with a starting point in the indicators set up to follow progress in each action.

About the project

The project BIOGASSYS has been carried out between 2010 and 2015, co-financed by the EC LIFE program. The purpose of the project has been to demonstrate the sustainable biogas life cycle chain from collecting raw material for biogas production to consumption and biogas applications. It has run for five years and includes partners E.ON, Skånska Biobränslebolaget, Biogas Syd, Lund University, WSP as well as the municipalities of Malmö and Trelleborg.

www.biogassys.se


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Work package 1

Indicators WP1 Total

Successful data collection regarding identified parameters, demonstration sites and outlet possibilities.

Yes

Number of participants in performed work shops 38

Number of stakeholders in Skåne and Europe getting access to the “Investor and decision making guide”.

468 visitors to the website + 2070 people visiting the center

Number of stakeholders in Skåne using the GIS-tool 498 (491 visitors to the website and 7 municipalities actively using the tool in a project)

Number of stakeholders in Europe using the GIS tool as a model for development of their own tool (information given)

5

The project started with data collection and study of the potential volume of biogas that could be produced in the region. This was successfully finalized and discussed in a number of workshops with 38 participants. The goal of 40 was almost reached. Every possible measure was taken to add the final two delegates.

The “Investor and Decision Making Guide” was finalized successfully and printed so that it could be spread at different events and via the biogas center in Trelleborg. The centers 2070 visitors have thereby gotten hold of the guide, as well as the 468 visitors to pages on the website with connection to the guide.

How many stakeholders that are using the GIS-tool is difficult to quantify but there are two indicators. During a project called “Biogas KomIn” seven municipalities from Skåne made strategies and inventories of the potential to use and produce biogas locally. The tool was then used as a database for these studies. 498 people have visited the website and thereby gotten hold of the tool. However if a GIS-tool was the best choice of method can be discussed. The decision-makers connected to biogas projects are not the same officials that are using GIS-tool in their work. It is a pedagogic way of presenting the potential to use a map, but it can be a difficult tool for analyzing potential. In this respect, the files of data are more useful.

A number of visitors have come to the region to learn more about biogas production and use. For a number of these visitors, and for other contacts visiting Skåne, the GIS-tool has been presented. Through the collaboration with Poland, groups have been inspired to use the tool to develop their own version (September 2012 & April 2015). Information has also been spread to a group from France (January 2013) and through mail correspondence with Germany


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(2013). The development of a GIS-tool is also a part of the new project Biogas 2020, led by Danish partners. Apart from the German contacts no GIS-tools have yet been finalized in other countries, at least unknown to the work package-leader.

Work package 2


Number of external stakeholders using the analysis of good examples and best practices in planning for expansion of biogas production.

600

Number of pre-treatment tests on biomass mixes (including biogas potential)

1 110

Number of pre-treatment tests on biomass mixes 535

Number of tests performed for co-fermentation 490

Testing programme completed for 2.2 Yes

Number of reports and technical descriptions finished 2 (1 revision)

The optimal mix for pre-treatment and co-fermentation defined

Yes

Increased gas exchange and shorter fermentation times Yes*

Number of external visitors at the performed tests in 2.2 320

Number of external stakeholders using the results in 2.3 for logistics and offset development for other large scale facilities

11

Number of farmers informed and reasoned with according to activity 2.3.

1 217

Number of farmers accepting the bio fertilizer 55

Number of external stakeholders using the model in 2.3 as a reference to gain acceptance for offset possibilities

n/a

Number of defined economic values and ecological benefits/constraints according to activity 2.4

10

* The term increased gas exchange is not the best expression for the indicator in the table above. Meaning increased gas production according to time is more relevant. You can get gas quicker from the process, and that we have achieved.

How many stakeholders that are using the analysis are, just as for the GIS-tool, difficult to measure and quantify. But it has been estimated to have reached about 600 people at different occasions. In WSP’s ordinary activity, in meeting with clients and project development it has also been continually mentioned as a possible helpful tool. Two BIOGASSYS workshops with international input were held within the


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project, one in the UK (20th March 2012) and one in Finland (9th of Oct 2012).

The objectives concerning pre-treatment tests, co-fermentation tests, testing programmes etc. have been reached and have been carried out in parallel with other systems, such as digestion of garden waste, methods to digest lignocellulos etc. There was an issue with slow digestion leading to long experiment time in the beginning of the project. This was however overcome by carrying out parallel tests. The knowledge obtained in the project will be useful when optimizing blends for digestion, optimizing efficiency, higher productivity or reducing the size of the reactor.

11 study groups have visited the Jordberga plant from Sweden and a number of other countries to learn more about how the plant is organized and how to work with plants of this scale. Today, 55 farmers are accepting the biofertilizer from the plant and a total number of 1217 farmers have been informed about biofertilizer at meetings. However, it has not been possible to follow up how many external stakeholders that are using the offset model. Although, the interest has been big concerning this and several planners and investors are looking at using a similar model.

The report concerning economic values and benefits/constraints regarding the use of bio fertilisers was successfully finalized during 2013 in activity 2.4.

Work package 3


Number of converted or constructed heavy duty trucks in Skåne 15

Number of converted or constructed ferries in Skåne 0

Number of used converted or constructed tractors in Skåne 2

Number of small-scale CHP units installed 0

Number of gas-driven heat pumps installed 5

Number of home fueling stations 1

Number of defined economic values and environmental benefits according to activity 3.3

1

15 heavy duty trucks have been converted in Skåne. Since there is a low price difference between gas and diesel, the biggest driving force at the moment for choosing gas as an alternative, is transport buyers setting up requirements for their transports. This has led to the introduction of the gas driven heavy duty trucks that we see today.


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From a technology perspective it is working well, however the possibility to choose to drive on diesel leads to that a number of trucks run on diesel or unnecessary large volumes of diesel.

No further actions have been taken within the area of constructing ferries due to the risks that were identified in the SWOT analyses that was carried out in the beginning of the project. Since workshops were held on the subjects the objectives of the project are considered to have been fulfilled.

There are two gas driven tractors that are running in Skåne at the moment. One at Wrams Gunnarstorps biogas production facility in northwestern Skåne and one in the City of Malmö.

The market for small-scale CHP units did not mature during the project period and no CHP units have been installed during the project period. However, five gas-driven heat pumps have been installed. The experience from these shows an efficiency of 136 % during the evaluated period. Energy consumption was reduced with 30 – 40 % compared to a conventional heat pump. The pay-off time is 4 – 5 years.

Two home-fueling stations has been installed during the project period.

A mobile fueling stations was installed during the last quarter in the project. The purpose is to use the station as back-up in case a station is broken or to be used as a pre-station to be located at places before a decision of a conventional station is taken. Thereby it is possible to test if local markets are large enough for a station over time.

The project has actively tried to find opportunities to install small scale CHP’s and gas heat pumps. Since it proved to be difficult install especially the CHP´s, two home fueling stations and one mobile fueling station for biogas were installed, together with five larger gas heat pumps. This result is very valuable for the future market of biogas applications and therefore the objectives are considered to have been fulfilled.

Work package 4


Number of identified new technological possibilities according to activity 4.1. 29

Number of participants in performed workshops according to activity 4.1. 45

Number of participants from identified target groups reached with information on biogas fueled cars in 4.2

2 593


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Number of biogas fueled cars purchased as a consequence of 4.2 1 530

Number of people in the public reached by activities in 4.3 5 276

Number of test drives by the public of the biogas fueled cars 247

Number of people positive to biogas use after a visit at the public events 4 718

The report on new technological possibilities was finalized successfully. Focus of the report was on the Swedish market and a few of the techniques mentioned in the report is therefore not new in an international perspective but is not yet used in Sweden. 29 new technologies were identified and this report was also made into an informational folder and has been spread at a number of events. The result of the report was used as the base for a number of workshops with suitable target groups.

Through activities by the project partners about 2 593 people have been reached with information on biogas fueled cars. Further investigations show that 1 530 people have purchased a car as a consequence of activities in 4.3 where 5 276 people were reached.

The massive roll out campaign for biogas production of house hold waste carried out by the city of Malmö has to be seen as a great success. The campaign has pretty much been going on the major part of the project and reached at least 120 000 citizens in Malmö, according to the city´s own survey.

The work package has overall been very successful in reaching the target group and spreading information.

Work package 5


The Centre constructed Yes

Number of visitors and number of guided tours performed at the European Biogas Centre of Excellence

2 070

Number of meetings 161

Number of visitors and number of guided tours at filial to European Biogas Centre of Excellence in Malmö.

421 090

Number of groups using the pedagogic material in study circles, workshops etc.

53 (2 500)

Number of groups shown the film 64

Number of participants in hosted events. 390


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The center was successfully established and has had a total of about 4000 visitors during the project period where 2 070 were visitors to the project. The initial idea was to locate the center together with the Jordberga biogas production facility. Since the construction of this site was delayed an alternative location in the city of Trelleborg was found instead. Another exhibition was established in Malmö at the technical museum with about 420 000 visitors during the project period. 53 groups have been using the developed pedagogic material in study circles etc, and an additional 2 500 have received the material via utbudet.se who distribute material free of charge to schools and teachers. The movie was a useful tool and has been used on several occasions.

This work package has overall been very successful.

Work package 6


Number of hits at the website 30 054

Number of external visitors at the demonstration plants 1 082

Number of seminars/workshops/conferences visited 51

Number of participants at the final project conference 120

Number of distributed brochures/information material about the project

38 900

The website has been continuously updated and has had a total of about 30 000 visitors during the project period. The project has been presented at about 50 conferences and seminars and the project has had many visiting delegations from many European and non-European countries. Project brochures have been produced twice during the project period and towards the end of the project a biogas magazine was made and distributed to 30 000 respondents with the newspaper Dagens Samhälle.

Work package 8

Indicators WP8 Achieved result Goal

Total emission reduction of CO2 (ton) 91 546 180 000

Increased biogas production (GWh) 171,8 500 GWh

Increased interest of production of biogas and new plants established

8 5 new plants

Produced bio fertilizers offset possibilities 100 % 100 %


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Increased consumption of biogas Yes Yes

More biogas fueled vehicles on market 3 064 3 000

Increased application possibilities for biogas 100 % 100 %

Skåne is the European knowledge and information center of biogas

Yes Yes

Visitors to European Biogas center of excellence during project period

2 070 1 000

Visits of European delegation each year for technical visits and demonstration of biogas

European delegations: 60

50

Visits from outside Europe: 17

Other regions started develop a biogas system based on the project model

3 3 to 4

The total reduction of emission was calculated from the increase of biogas production and the replacement of fossil fuels that then is possible. The total emission reduction from increased biogas production is 82 699.4 ton. The other share of emission reduction is the replacement of vehicles that is possible when gas driven vehicles are introduced to the market. This share is 8 846.6 tones. The total emission reduction does therefore not reach the goal set up for the project but other factors may have changed due to the project that is unknown to the project management. An example can be new production facilities that have been built due to a visit from a delegation, new gas driven vehicles that have been purchased in other regions or public transport that has been substituted in other areas. About 360 GWh (which corresponds to about 10 normal sized municipal biogas production plants (à 40 GWh)) would generate the remaining emission reduction needed to reach the goal for the project. This means that 13 % of the projects 77 visiting delegations built a production plant.

The official statistics from the Swedish Energy Agency show that the increase in biogas production is 171.8 GWh during the period 2010 - 2015. The last data for 2015 has not yet been released but has been estimated, by adding the full production of Jordberga as well as adding 40 GWh from NSR, Helsingborg due to the doubling of their production capacity. The goal of 500 GWh is thereby not reached but could be reached the coming years with the establishment of for example Dalby, SYSAV and Biogas Sydöstra Skåne. These projects have although been paused for the moment due to uncertainty for tax-benefits for biogas as well as import of biogas changing pricing in the region.


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The goal of five new production plants was reached which has reached eight during the project period.

Before the project the number of farmers receiving bio fertilizer was 99. During the period 2010 - 2013 this has increased with 11, due to the establishment of 5 new plants. With Jordberga this number has increased by 55 and is now 165 farmers.

During the period 2010 to august 2015 the number of biogas fueled vehicles has increased with 3064. The goal of 3000 new vehicles during the project period has therefor been reached.

The goal of increased application possibilities for biogas was achieved through deliverable 4.1. 29 new possible applications were found for biogas.

Skåne is a knowledge and information center for biogas, especially for upgrading and the use of biomethane in vehicles. And especially when it comes to the use of biomethane in the public transport sector, in gas driven busses. All of the city buses in the area are driven on biomethane and many of the regional inter-city buses. In total about 800 out of 1100 buses are gas driven. This makes Skåne a unique area.

Since the biogas center of excellence was established in 2012 it has had a total of 2070 visitors. The goal of 1000 has thereby been reached.

Through the different activities in the project 77 delegations have visited Skåne, 60 of these are from European countries.

Other regions have started to develop a biogas system based on the project model. The municipality of Zabrze has had several study visits in the Skåne region looking at possible solutions for the establishment of biogas production, organic household waste collection, upgrading and use in their region. Biogas Öst used BIOGASSYS as inspiration and template when developing the application for the new EU-project Biogas XPOSE which was granted funding during fall 2013. Within the new project Biogas 2020 a part about developing a new GIS-tool has been added by the Danish partners, which will develop this in the coming three years.


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Summary The overall conclusion from the project is that BIOGASSYS has been a very successful project. The project has been a success in its outreaching activities where many people have gotten to learn more about biogas and many events have been carried out in order to spread knowledge. A few objectives weren´t met, for example the establishment of CHP-units and the number of participants in the workshops in work package 1. Although one of them was a minor deviation and the other was due to market issues out of the impact of the project. The indicators concerning how many stakeholders that are using different tools developed in the project are difficult to measure but have been estimated through how many people that have been reached by information about these tools.

Concerning the main objectives for the project, the goal for new production was not reached, neither the goal for reduction of emission, which is closely related to the goal for new production. There are many new production plants in the pipeline in the region but these developments take several years and many uncertainties (concerning import of biogas, tax-benefits for biofuels etc) have led to these investments being paused.


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Annex I – Result/Indicators per Work Package Work package 1 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Totalt

Successful data collection regarding identified parameters, demonstration sites and outlet possibilities. Yes Yes Yes - - - Yes Number of participants in performed work shops 0 38 - - - - 38

Number of stakeholders in Skåne and Europe getting access to the “Investor and decision making guide”. 0 0

100 +

329

160 +

597

204 +

830

104 +

314

468 visitors to the website + 2070 people visiting

the center

Number of stakeholders in Skåne using the GIS-tool

0 0 7 219 147 132

498 (491 visitors to the website and 7 municipalities actively using the tool in a project)

Number of stakeholders in Europe using the GIS tool as a model for development of their own tool (information given) 0 0 2 1 0 2

Information has been given to a

number of stakeholder, more

information below.

Work package 2 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Totalt

Number of external stakeholders using the analysis of good examples and best practices in planning for expansion of biogas production.

n/a 200 200 100 100 600

Number of pre-treatment tests on biomass mixes (including biogas potential)

60 150 - >200 >300 >400 1110

Number of pre-treatment tests on biomass mixes

15 90 - >30 200 200 535

Number of tests performed for co-fermentation

0 60 - >30 200 200 490

Testing programme completed for 2.2

- - - - - Yes Yes

Number of reports and technical descriptions finished

0 1 1 1 2

(1 revision)

The optimal mix for pre-treatment and co-fermentation defined

- - - yes

yes

Increased gas exchange and shorter fermentation times - - - - - yes Yes*


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Number of external visitors at the performed tests in 2.2

40-50 70-80 40-50 >50 >50 >70 320

Number of external stakeholders using the results in 2.3 for logistics and offset development for other large scale facilities

n/a n/a n/a n/a 3 8 11

Number of farmers informed and reasoned with according to activity 2.3.

40 255 253 394 200 75 1217

Number of farmers accepting the bio fertilizer

0 0 0 20 30 5 55

Number of external stakeholders using the model in 2.3 as a reference to gain acceptance for offset possibilities

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Number of defined economic values and ecological benefits/constraints according to activity 2.4

0 0 0 10 - - 10

Work package 3 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Totalt

Number of converted or constructed heavy duty trucks in Skåne

1 1 8 5 0 0 15

Number of converted or constructed ferries in Skåne

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of used converted or constructed tractors in Skåne

1 0 0 1 0 0 2

Number of small-scale CHP units installed

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of gas-driven heat pumps installed

0 0 2 0 0 3 5

Number of mobile fueling stations

0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Number of defined economic values and environmental benefits according to activity 3.3

0 0 0 1 - - 1

Work package 4 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total

Number of identified new technological possibilities according to activity 4.1. 0 0 29 - - - 29

Number of participants in performed workshops according to activity 4.1. 0 0 15 30 - - 45

Number of participants from identified target groups reached with information on biogas fuelled cars in 4.2

300 330 950 250 576 187 2593

Number of biogas fuelled cars purchased as a consequence of 4.2

87 623 172 145 394 109 1530

Number of people in the public reached by activities in 4.3

300 2148 593 500 1360 375 5276


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Number of test drives by the public of the biogas fuelled cars 10 70 92 20 30 25 247

Number of people positive to biogas use after a visit at the public events 255 1785 718 485 1156 319 4718


The Centre constructed Yes Yes

Number of visitors and number of guided tours performed at the European Biogas Centre of Excellence

0 0 329 597 830 314 2070

Number of meetings 0 0 21 59 62 19 161

Number of visitors and number of guided tours at filial to European Biogas Centre of Excellence in Malmö.

0 0 23726 140169 137900

119295 421090

Number of groups using the pedagogic material in study circles, workshops etc.

12 27 14

(2500)

53 (2500

)

Number of groups shown the film 0 0 11 16 25 12 64

Number of participants in hosted events.

145 78 97 70 390


Number of hits at the website 9 1927 1860 6463 13078 6717 3005

4 Number of external visitors at the demonstration plants 54 235 219 212 194 168 1082

Number of seminars/workshops/conferences visited 1 13 10 7 17 3 51 Number of participants at the final project conference 0 0 0 0 0 120 120 Number of distributed brochures/information material about the project 150 4050 600 4900 500 28700

38900


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Work package 8

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Achieved result

Total emission reduction of CO2 (ton)

0 3 326 8 456 7 548 23 796 48 421 91 546

Increased biogas production (GWh)

202 211,6 228,8 223,8 282,9 373,8 171,8

Increased interest of production of biogas and new plants established

39 41 41 44 47 47 8

Produced bio fertilizers offset possibilities

Yes

Increased consumption of biogas

Yes

More biogas fueled vehicles on market

3 917 4 786 5 411 5 886 6 480 6 981 3 064

Increased application possibilities for biogas

0 0 29 -

Skåne is the European knowledge and information center of biogas

Yes

Visitors to European Biogas center of excellence during project period

0 0 329 597 830 314 2070

Visits of European delegation each year for technical visits and demonstration of biogas

EU-visits: 0

EU-visits: 1

EU-visits: 13

EU-visits: 12

EU-visits: 18

EU-visits: 8

52

Non-EU visits: 0

Non-EU visits: 1

Non-EU visits: 4

Non-EU visits: 0

Non-EU visits: 1

Non-EU visits: 2

8

Visits from outside the EU: 0






17

Other regions started develop a biogas system based on the project model

2 regions: Zabrze (Poland) & Biogas Östs EU project Biogas XPOSE

1 project: Biogas 2020: Development of GIS-tool


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Annex II – Evaluation of Project Implementation per Work Package

Work package 1 Task Foreseen in the

revised proposal

Achieved Evaluation

1.1 Baseline study – Identification, data collection and calculation of parameters

Gather and present the relevant decision making material needed to facilitate an increase of both small scale and large scale single and cooperative investments in production and consumption of biogas in Skåne at four workshops and discuss the GIS-tool.

Data collection was successful and has been communicated with stakeholders through four workshops. The collected data has been used in the developed GIS-tool (1.5). Total of 38 participants in the workshops.

Goal for number of participants was almost reached, short of two people. The reason for this is difficult to know since every effort was carried out to gather participants. The baseline study was successfully carried out as well as the internal workshop and final report of stakeholder input.

1.2 Documentation of the demonstration sites and their development activities

The demonstration sites will be well-documented at the beginning of the project and finalised in a report on documentation of the four demonstration plants

The documentation report was finalized during summer 2015 and displays the development of the production plants.

No issue with finalizing the report.

1.3 Pre study and analysis of the outlet possibilities

A study on the effects on the gas grid from increased biogas consumption will be carried out. An environmental impact comparison between land transportation and gas grid expansion in Skåne will be made.

A study of the distribution possibilities for biogas has been done. It gives an overview over available technical possibilities and an evaluation from an environmental, economic and geographical point of view.

No issue with finalizing the report. This study became the starting point for deeper study from Region Skåne.

1.4 Compilation of data and analyses in a

An example of an “investor’s and decision making

An example of an “investor’s and decision making

No issue with finalizing the guide. An English


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biogas guide for Skåne

guide” that could be replicated by other regions in Europe.

guide”, translated to English, that could be replicated by other regions in Europe has been completed.

version is available. No other regions have replicated the guide to the knowledge of the work package leaders. The guide was distributed via the website, at conferences, at presentations and via the biogas centre in Trelleborg.

1.5 Development of the GIS-tool

A planning-tool (Geographical Information Systems, GIS) will be developed to link selected monitored and calculated parameters to their geographical presence in the region and to visualise the biogas potential, barriers and opportunities.

A GIS-based tool for physical planning and modelling of biogas establishment based on technological, economic and environmental criteria. Stakeholders in Skåne and Europe using the guide and the GIS tool has been developed.

The development of a GIS-tool was successful. A number of stakeholders have visited the tool-website. In Europe, a number of stakeholders are using the tool.

Work package 2 Task Foreseen in

the revised proposal

Achieved Evaluation

2.1 Best practices and good examples in Europe on critical success factors related to biogas production

A full picture of the good examples and best practices in Europe related to the critical success factors for the expansion of biogas production. In order to collect data of best practices in Europe two workshops will be held.

Delivered report on the good examples and best practices in Europe related to the critical success factors for the expansion of biogas production. 2 European workshops with biogas practitioners have been held.

A report of the good examples and best practices in Europe related to the critical success factors for the expansion of biogas production has given us a good picture of the area. Estimated 600 external stakeholders have been reached when informing about the result and report on best practice report.


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2.2 Analysis of economic, environmental and technical, aspects of pre-treatment and co-fermentation

A full assessment of all aspects necessary to make a decision on whether or not the biomass mixes are viable from a pre-treatment perspective and could be up scaled to full production. A set of results from the analysis co-fermentation of various biomass mixes that gives an indication of which one is viable and could be upscale to full production, also from an economic and environmental perspective. The results from the tests and the methods are spread to stakeholder in Europe by visiting the tests.

Performed tests according to plan and delivered report on technical description of the results from the pre-treatment and co-fermentation tests and delivered report on economic and ecological aspects of the co-fermentation.

In total at least 1110 pre-treatment tests have been carried out. When mixing substrates one gets a situation of co-digestion. The program has led to a platform from where we can proceed in future scaling up-experiments. Gas production increases, and rate of digestion improves when mixing substrates properly Two scientific papers are compiled. Over 300 visitors have been visiting the activities and we have a high interest from companies in the region. One strategic paper on how to optimize biogas production rate (by a factor of up to 4 times) is under preparation. Still some time is needed to control all literature references

2.3 Stakeholder hearing and communication concerning the use of bio fertiliser from Jordberga

A model on how to communicate and make acceptance of bio fertiliser as a rest product by potential receivers Acceptance by 10 farmers to receive the bio fertiliser at their farm. 2 joint hearings with 20 farmers participating in total

Lots of communication activities have been held with local land owners in order to create acceptance for bio fertilizers. 2 hearings have been held with 106 farmers directly resulting in 30 contracts signed for 110 000 tons of bio fertilizers to spread on 2000 acres of land.

11 external stakeholder groups are estimated to have interest for logistics and offset development for a large scale biogas facility. 1217 farmers have been informed and reasoned with. 55 of farmers accepting the bio fertiliser from Jordberga. A communication model has been developed for the purpose.


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SB3 has had plenty of national and international study visits telling about the model of spreading bio fertilizers.

2.4 Evaluation of the use of bio fertilisers

A picture of the technological, economic and environmental viability of the option to spread very large quantities of bio fertiliser on a local agricultural land both from a distribution as well as from a perspective of utilisation

An evaluation report on economic and environmental aspects of the use of large quantities of bio fertilisers have been delivered.

When it comes to testing of techniques for agricultural farming, a longer perspective is always better than a shorter with test over several years and on a variation of places. This was not possible within this project but is desirable and could be a part of future projects.


revised proposal

Achieved Evaluation

3.1 Liquefied biomethane and dual fuel for freight transport vehicles and tractors

A full life-cycle based picture of the possibilities and constraints for the use of biogas dual fuel trucks and tractors in Skåne (2 round table discussions with experts). Increased or initiated use or construction of dual fuel trucks and biogas fuelled tractors in Skåne (10 dual-fuel trucks, 1 tractor).

4 round table discussions with experts have been held and a report on opportunities and constraints for dual fuel trucks and tractor has been delivered. Increased use of dual fuel trucks and biogas tractor has been accomplished.

A good picture of the possibilities and constraints for the use of biogas dual fuel trucks and tractors in Skåne. 15 converted constructed heavy duty trucks. 2 converted or constructed tractor.

3.2 Biogas ferries A full life-cycle based picture of the possibilities and constraints for the use of biogas ferries in Skåne. 2 workshops held

A SWOT report on opportunities and constrains for the use of biogas ferries has been delivered. 2 workshops have been held with ferry operator.

Due to the risks defined in the SWOT no further actions has been taken to further push development of ferries.


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with ferry operator

3.3 Distributed small scale generation of heat and electricity from biogas

Initiated or increased use of biogas fuelled small-scale CHP units in buildings. Reduced GHG-emissions and energy in the buildings where installation of small-scale CHP units has been made. In Progress Report 1 (30/11/2012) the objectives were changed to include installation of gas driven heat pumps and home fuelling stations for vehicles.

Due to low electricity prices the market interest has been non- existing for electricity production from biogas. The fact that Swedish production of electricity and heat is based on renewable sources gives low benefit for using biogas in CHP:s. Instead focus in 3.3 has been on installing 6 gas driven heat pumps, 2 home fuelling stations and 1 mobile refuelling station.

Delivered: Small-scale CHP units: 0, Gas driven heat pumps: 5 Home fuelling stations installed: 2 Mobile Refuelling station: 1 1 report on economic values and environmental benefits according to activity 3.3


revised proposal Achieved Evaluation

4.1 Pre-study on new technological opportunities, constraints and means to increase the use of biogas in Skåne

Customer groups are informed of potential use of biogas for options viable for implementation in Skåne. 3 workshops will be held with 25-75 participants.

A report on new technological opportunities and consumer interest has been delivered. Three customer assessment workshops have been held.

29 new technological were identified and 45 participants took part in the workshops held. Many of the techniques discussed are not yet available at the Swedish market and the information was therefore not practical for all participants.

4.2 Outreach to large potential consumers, advocates and distributors of biogas fuelled cars

Increased use of biogas fuelled cars in Skåne.1 communication and activity plan. Targeted information material for at least three target groups. Three

A communication and activity plan has been delivered. Targeted information material for at least three target groups have been delivered.

We have reached over 4000 of participants in our identified target groups, which is a very high number. However what have proven to be really successful


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breakfast meetings with selected target groups. 10 outreach activities undertaken to reach selected target groups. An evaluation report on the efficiency and constraints of the various outreach activities in the action to reach target groups for consumption.

“Evaluation report – efficiency and constraints of outreach activities” delivered In total 36 outreach activities have taken place within 4.2, reaching 4384 participants. Seven different breakfast or lunch meetings with target group have been held, reaching 239 participants.

are the personal meetings. Smaller breakfast (or lunch) meetings with a selected target group have been arranged seven times and reached 239 participants and proven to be very valuable. To report exactly how many biogas cars that have been purchased as a consequence of 4.2 is almost impossible, but according to our surveys roughly 30 % were positive to buy a biogas car after visiting our events.

4.3 Outreach to the public –“Malmö City biogas campaign”

Increased public acceptance and interest in using biogas applications in Skåne. 1 concept plan for public outreach. 1 mini seminar per year. Participation in at least 1 public event per year. Produce non-technical information material. An evaluation report on the efficiency and constraints of the various outreach activities in the action to reach target groups for consumption.

A concept plan for public outreach has been delivered. Non technical information material has been produced. “Evaluation report – efficiency and constraints of outreach activities” delivered Six mini seminars have been held throughout the project with totally 935 participants. We have participated in, or arranged, totally nine public events throughout the project with totally 1565 participants.

120 000 citizens are estimated to seen the biogas campaign in Malmö. We have reached more than 1500 people with our public events in the BIOGASSYS project. It has proven to be more cost effective to participate in other events than arranging our own public events. 247 persons have test driven biogas vehicles which have proven to be effective but labour intense. It is hard to know exactly how many of our visitors at our public events that became


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positive to biogas after visiting our events, but as high as 85% of the citizens visiting our public events where being positively surprised by biogas according to our survey.

Work package 5 Task Foressen in the

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5.1 Interior setup of the venue

A European Biogas Centre of Excellence established in Jordberga including a permanent exhibition on biogas innovations and practice.A renovated/constructed visitor centre with interior and required equipment installed. In the Inception Report 30/06/2011 it was reported that the Centre will not be built at the Jordberga facility but using an existing facility outside Jordberga.

The Biogas Centre of Excellence is located in an existing facility in the City of Trelleborg and was renovated to a standard for fulfilling the objective. The centre was opened 28th of September 2012.

The building turned out to be well situated within the center of Trelleborg and easy to reach from different parts of Skåne.

5.2 Establisment of a permanent exhibition and guiding

A large number of visitors both national and international informed on various aspects on the establishment of a sustainable biogas system. 1 permanent exhibition. 1 interactive map. Interactive models on various technical biogas systems. Other interactive features for the exhibition. 1 concept for study visits and technical visits to tests and demonstration plants. 10 to 20 technical visits per year (one group is counted as

A permanent exhibition has been delivered in the centre of Excellence. A concept for study visits and technical visits has been delivered. A filial for the biogas exhibition has been located at Malmö Museer. An interactive map has been produced. A small scale model of the Jordberga plant

More than 4000 visitors have been registered at the centre in Trelleborg. 796 people have done study visits in connection to the centre in a total of 34 visits. Over 400 000 visitiors are expected to have seen the Biogas Centre exhibition at the Technical museum. 683 people have done study visits in Malmö in a total of 43 visits.


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one visit). This number will probably increase when the larger biogas plants are fully operating. A target of 100 secondary school students visited the centre. A target of 200 higher education establishment visiting the centre.

has been produced.

112 primary school students educated. 403 secondary school students educated. 95 persons from higher education establishment visited the centre. The renovation work done to the building at different floors have facilitated the establishment of the permanent exhibition and have been a key factor in regard to the large number of visitors. Our tailor-made concept have attracted a wide variety of visitors.

5.3 Development of information material for the Centre

The European Biogas Centre of Excellence well known and appreciated throughout Europe. 1 exhibition communication plan. 1 web site for the European Biogas Centre of Excellence where all the component of the project and its progress will be displayed. One information film on the biogas life cycle and the project. A detailed plan for development of information material. A series of brochures produced that offer information on the biogas life cycle demonstrated biogas plants and the

An exhibition communication plan has been delivered. The Biogas Centre has had its own homepage. An information film about BIOGASSYS has been delivered. A detailed plan for development of information material has been delivered. A series of brochures that offer information on the biogas life cycle have been produced. Pedagogic material “Food, climate and biogas”, a teaching tool for

53 groups in Skåne have used the pedagogic material in study circles, workshops etc. Also 2 500 study packages have been sent to national distributor “Utbudet”. The film turned out to be very suitable and appreciated as an introduction to the biogas life cycle and the BIOGASSYS project itself. The series of information brochures have been a success. At least 4000 copies in


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performed tests at the plants. Other subjects will be added if we find a need for that. The series of brochures will be collected in a common folder on BIOGASSYS. A set of pedagogic material. Roll ups on particular issues of biogas or the demonstration plants.

students has been produced. Roll ups (tapestries) informing about biogas have been produced.

Swedish language have been distributed all over the country and 1000 in English language to visitors from abroad.

5.4 Hosting of biogas events

The European Biogas Centre of Excellence becomes a meeting point for biogas stakeholders and experts throughout Europe. 2 hosted international seminars at the European Biogas Centre of Excellence held with 100 participants each during the project cycle. 2 sets of documentation of hosted international seminars available in digital form on the Centre’s/project web site.

Due to limited space at the Biogas Centre there has been a slight change in delivery compared to what is described in the project contract for this action. The first international two day conference was held in Ystad, Skåne 13-14 November 2013 with close to 100 participants. Second day was for study visits, including the Biogas Centre. The second international conference was held in Brussels 4th of June 2014 at Green Week, with more than 30 participants. Documentation in digital form from the conferences are presented under “News” on the BIOGASSYS homepage.

The project have had 390 participants in hosted events. 265 specialists and/or decision-makers visited the centre.


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revised proposal

Achieved Evaluation

6 Communication

Several target groups on local, regional and international level reached with the information on this particular project. Presentation of experiences and results at least at two international seminars and the final conference, probably also at other events. One final conference at the end of the project held at the European Biogas Centre of Excellence with app.100 participants. 1 communication plan for the particular project. One web site for the European Biogas Centre of Excellence where all the component of the project and its progress will be displayed. Notice boards. One dedicated space on each project participant’s website that will provide project information also after the project has ended. For conferences and exhibitions, role-ups about the particular project will be produced

Several target groups on local, regional and international level have been reached with information about the project. Experiences have been presented at least at two international seminars, the final conference and other events. One final conference has been held but not at the Biogas Centre due to not enough seats with more than 120 participants. A communication plan for the particular project has been delivered. A project web site is online. One notice board at the Centre of Excellence has been produced. A digital project information sign is available at the filial at Malmö Museer. 2 role-ups in Swedish and English have been produced. A set of high quality photos has been produced, available on the project web site.

The Biogassys website has been a very important communication tool with an ever increasing traffic throughout the project. In total over 30 000 visits have been registered on the website! - We have received a large number of external visitors to all demonstration plants. Visits from all over the globe have visited our project and being inspired by our achievements within the biogas system. - During the project over 50 different seminars and conferences have been visited by the Biogassys project spreading the message. Among them we see everything from smaller thematic gatherings to large international conferences with thousands of delegates. - The number of delegates at our Biogassys final conference was pleasing with around 120 delegates. We were especially pleased with the fact that we had a broad range of delegates from companies, universities and local and national authorities. We also


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(2 role-ups in both English and Swedish).For conference presentations, we also need high quality photos. 2 sets of documentation of the final conference available in digital form on the project web site.

received delegates from Denmark, Norway, Poland and Italy at our final conference. - Project brochures have been distributed ever since the start of the project, in the end of the project a final brochure were produced and distributed with the magazine Dagens Samhälle aiming at important stakeholder in Sweden. In total close to 40 000 copies of Biogassys brochures have been distributed!


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7 Project management, audit and reporting

High quality in time reporting to the commission, both on progress and on finances – for an overview of reports see list of deliverables. In-time implementation of tasks

The project management has organised project meetings every four months. Reports, milestones and deliverables have been reached in time.

18 project meetings have been held. Telephone calls and emails have been used continuously throughout the project. Including the final report, four quality report have been delivered to the EC. An absolute majority of project milestones have been reached in time.


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8 Monitoring and evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation is achieved in a timely manner. Completion of Evaluation Report

Monitoring has been carried out successfully.

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via email with project partners.

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