Course

Two-Day Course | From feedstock to biomethane: processes, technologies, and upgrading techniques

Format

2-day / in-person / max. of 18 participants

Date

26-27 February 2026

Space

Limited availability, max. 18 participants

Course hours

First day: 9.00 – 17.00 Second day: 8.00 – 17.00 (Lunch and dinner included)

Location

European Biogas Association (Av. des Nerviens 85, 1040 Brussels, Belgium)

Participation fee

1695€

Description

The production of biogas and biomethane requires precise control of microbial processes, feedstock quality, temperature, pretreatment steps and gas purification. Achieving this demands solid technical know-how and proper operational management. This 2-day course aims to build in-depth knowledge of anaerobic digestion technologies, feedstock characteristics and upgrading techniques, key elements necessary for operating a biogas plant at full capacity and ensuring optimal performance, ultimately leading to optimised financial returns. The programme is divided into two days.
Day 1 focuses on anaerobic digestion, feedstocks and strategies to enhance biogas production.
Day 2 covers upgrading technologies, including CO₂ recovery, optimisation of biomethane yield and cost-effective approaches to gas cleaning processes. The course also addresses the main types of process malfunctions and provides remedies for process disturbances. Case studies are part of the program on both days and provide the opportunity for Q&A, discussion and experience-sharing with experts to discuss best-practice approaches.

Programme

Day 1: From feedstock to biogas

Key components and functions of the biogas system.
Key parameters of the anaerobic digestion (AD) processes.
From hydrolysis to methanogenesis: biochemistry and microbiology.
Pretreatments.
Feedstocks and their characteristics.
Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP) and factors influencing biogas yield.
Mass and energy balances: monitoring and modelling the production processes.
Anaerobic digestion technologies, digester requirements and process design.
Challenges in anaerobic digestion and remedies for process disturbances.
Enhancement of biogas production.
Post-treatment and post-digestion steps.
Optimisation of anaerobic digestion processes.
Case studies

Day 2: From biogas to biomethane: upgrading techniques

From biogas to biomethane: cleaning and upgrading techniques.
Overview of the upgrading process.
Key sensitivities of the upgrading process.
Techniques: applications, advantages, disadvantages
Chemical scrubbers / Amine scrubbing / Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) / Membrane systems / Membrane systems combined with CO₂ recovery.
Critical points of methane slip in the biomethane production.
Methane slip reduction with CO₂ recovery.
Balancing, controlling and optimising biomethane yield.
Cost improvements for removing H₂S, Ammonia, and VOCs (terpenes, ketones).
Case study: de-risking operational conditions – membrane blockage by VOCs.
Troubleshooting operations.

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Who should attend?

This course is designed for professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of biogas and biomethane production. It is particularly relevant for operators, plant managers, technical engineers, operational managers, technology suppliers, equipment suppliers, biogas project developers, sustainability managers, maintenance managers.

What are the advantages?

Gain a deep understanding of the anaerobic digestion (AD) process and its relation to different feedstocks.
Understand the influence of the different biochemical pathways such as hydrolysis, acidogenesis, acetogenesis, and methanogenesis.
Learn how to interpret the Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP) and its significance.
Gain insight into how to optimise the production process through monitoring and modelling using mass and energy balances.
Understand the impact of feedstock diversity and pretreatment methods on biogas yield.
Acquire practical strategies for addressing and correcting process disturbances.
Learn to select the most suitable upgrading techniques for converting biogas into biomethane.
Identify key sensitivities in the upgrading process and understand how they affect performance.
Explore methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during upgrading, focusing on methane slip reduction and CO₂ recovery.
Apply theoretical knowledge to practice through real-world case studies and practical examples.
Benefit from expert insights, discussions and shared best practices from the field.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellations made up to 2 weeks before the start of the training are eligible for a full refund.

Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the training date are not refundable. However, the full amount paid will be issued as a credit valid for 12 months, which can be applied to any upcoming course.