Wood2Biogas project combines gasification technology and traditional anaerobic biogas process. Technology development aims to produce and use the gasification gas to boost methane formation in the biogas plant, and simultaneously produce biochar. This enables the use of woody materials in biogas energy production without increasing the amount of digestate from the biogas plant.  This also has a positive effect on biogas plant’s thermal economy.

Alongside the technology development work of the innovation group, the Wood2Biogas project is developing agri symbiosis through cooperation and communication, where bioeconomy entrepreneurs and rural actors can gain synergies for their activities. In addition to biomethane, thermal energy, fertilizers and soil improvers, the product range includes biochar generated during the gasification process. These products that meet the sustainability criteria are usable for different actors to achieve carbon neutrality.

The Wood2Biogas concept enables the production of biomethane from forest residues and waste wood, providing a cost-effective way to increase the productivity of traditional biogas plant. The project enables the use of the same equipment for the simultaneous production of biochar and product gas in an energy-efficient process, making the production of carbon-negative energy a reality.