A year ago, Bioforce Aravete OÜ activated a purification unit at the Aravete biogas plant, extracting methane from biogas to make it usable in a similar manner to natural gas. Looking forward, Bioforce Group aims to meet a significant portion of Estonia’s gas demand through similar facilities. The biomethane produced in Aravete is transported in compressed gas containers to fuel AS Tallinna Linnatransport buses.
Siim Tenno, board member of Bioforce Aravete OÜ, emphasized the importance of increasing locally produced, eco-friendly gas. “Beyond reducing our carbon footprint, it is critical that we lessen our dependency on fossil fuels. Biomethane, as a local and environmentally friendly fuel, is essential not only for reducing greenhouse gases but also for enhancing energy security,” said Tenno.
Bioforce Group, focused on developing, constructing, and operating biomethane plants and compressed gas stations, is now launching a second biomethane plant in Ebavere. The team has set a target to produce at least 600 GWh of biomethane by 2028, a volume likely sufficient to meet the entire natural gas demand in Estonia’s transport sector.