Compressed Biogas (CBG) is a high-pressure biogas that has been compressed, usually to 200–300 bar. An environmentally friendly energy source known as biogas is created when organic materials like sewage, municipal solid waste, and agricultural waste are broken down anaerobically. Biogas must be compressed in order to improve its energy density and facilitate storage and transportation. Biogas is purified by removing moisture, sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and other contaminants. It is then compressed using specialised machinery. In a number of uses, such as heating, cooking, and transportation, the resultant product, CBG, can be utilised directly in place of fossil fuels like natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Global Biogas Compression Market Driving Factors and Challenges
One major factor propelling the biogas compression industry is the world's shift from conventional fossil fuels to sustainable renewable energy sources. Governments throughout the globe are imposing ever-tougher emission limits and environmental laws, which are pressuring industry to embrace more environmentally friendly energy options like biogas. Biogas compression is becoming more and more necessary as a result of the growing need for efficient waste management solutions, particularly in the municipal and agricultural sectors. Because it lessens a region's reliance on imported fossil fuels, biogas is a desirable alternative for energy diversification. In addition to being a sustainable energy source, compressed biogas and the power it generates may be sold to create additional income.
Large upfront expenditures are associated with the construction of methane compression systems, which may discourage small-scale biogas producers in particular. For certain market participants, the compression process might be difficult and need precise engineering and maintenance knowledge. There might be barriers in the biogas compression market for areas with inadequate infrastructure for using biogas. Other renewable energy sources like solar and wind compete with biogas, which might impede its market expansion. Compressed biogas can be difficult to move and store efficiently, especially over large distances.
Impact of COVID-19 on Global Biogas Compression Market
The biogas compression market saw a range of reactions from the Covid-19 epidemic. The pandemic also brought attention to the significance of dependable and sustainable energy sources, even as lockdown measures caused brief delays in project execution and the supply chain. The demand for biogas and its compression technology is expected to develop at an accelerated rate as nations strive to recover more sustainably and concentrate on green recovery.
Biogas Compression Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Aerzen, Avelair, Bauer Compressors INC, Biokomp Srl, Chicgo Pneumatic, DBS Engineering Services, Gardner Denver, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Swamatics, Tetra Tech and others.
Global Biogas Compression Market Segmentation:
By Application: Based on the Application, Global Biogas Compression Market is segmented as; Heat Generation, Power Generation, Transportation, Upgraded Biogas
By Feedstock: Based on the Feedstock, Global Biogas Compression Market is segmented as; Agriculture Residue, Bio-Municipal Waste, Energy Crops
By Type: Based on the Type, Global Biogas Compression Market is segmented as; Diaphragm, Liquid Ring, Piston, Screw, Vane
By Region: This research also includes data for North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa and Europe.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.