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On Friday, April 12, 2024, we celebrated the opening of our biomethane plant in Ebavere! In addition to boosting agriculture in V\u00e4ike-Maarja parish, the plant will create additional jobs, supporting the local community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this project a reality \u2013 together, we\u2019re moving toward a greener future!<\/p>\n
Estonia\u2019s most advanced biomethane plant can process up to 130,000 tons of biodegradable materials annually, providing an annual fuel supply for over 80 gas-powered buses. Bioforce Group invested nearly \u20ac10 million in the plant’s construction. Biomethane is an eco-friendly, methane-rich gaseous fuel produced from biodegradable materials, usable anywhere natural gas is consumed. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Ebavere biomethane plant enhances energy security and supports climate goals,\u201d said Henry Uljas, Chairman of Bioforce Group.<\/p>\n
\u201cOrganic materials and stored animal manure emit methane directly into the atmosphere, where it\u2019s at least 28 times more harmful as a greenhouse gas compared to CO\u2082. Redirecting these wastes to our plant for conversion is essential.\u201d <\/p>\n
According to Uljas, biomethane production exemplifies the circular economy in action. \u201cUsing innovative technology, we convert agricultural byproducts from nearby farms into eco-friendly fuel for transportation. This fuel can also be refuelled at the nearby Kaarma station, where Bioforce has established a dedicated compressed gas station,\u201d Uljas added. <\/p>\n