biogas from agro-waste short term training, …

Directors: Mr D Muller (Chairman); Dr GC Neethling Registration Number: 2009/011935/07

Shareholder: Red Meat Abattoir Association AgriSETA Accredited: AGRI/c prov/027710 PRIVATE FET COLLEGE: 2011/FE07/010

WNNR / CSIR Gebou / Building 4 Meiring Naude Ln / Rd Brummeria Pretoria 35889, Menlopark, 0102 + 27 12 349 1237 / 8/ 9 + 27 12 349 1240 ast@rvav.co.za www.rmaa.co.za

REF NO: Germany 2016.03.12-20

Dr Gerhard Neethling General Manager RMAA Gerhard@rmaa.co.za Dear Dr Neethling, BIOGAS FROM AGRO-WASTE SHORT TERM TRAINING, GERMANY 12-20 March 2016 As part of the support to the development of biogas in South Africa, Deutsche Gesellschaft für International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH invited RMAA to participate in a one week training session in Germany. The study tour was scheduled for the 14 – 19th of March 2016. The delegation departed from SA on the 12th March and arrived back in SA on the 20th March 2016. Background Since 2011, South Africa and Germany have been co-operating in the energy sector through the South African German Energy Programme (SAGEN), which is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German government, together with the Department of Energy (DoE) and other partners. SAGEN aims to improve conditions for increased investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency which contributes to securing energy supply, protecting the climate and stimulating job creation. The programme has put biogas market development as one of its priority areas, and was focused on the larger scale biogas installations mainly based on the agro-industry which is producing electricity and heat. The support provided by SAGEN encloses:

-hoc advice on the improvement of the running projects and project development (business modelling, financing options, incentive schemes, project implementation strategy),

fledged feasibility studies, in order to expand knowledge.

Purpose of the training The study tour was designed to provide decision makers, investors and farmers/entrepreneurs involved in the sector, with information about project design, types of biogas technology and on-site information gathered through several site visits. The training course was aimed at enhancing knowledge on anaerobic digestion and the sustainability/efficiency of biogas plants. The focus of this training course was to combine basic theoretical knowledge with practical learning, plant visits and expert dialogue. Furthermore, the enabling framework and suitable promotion and financing issues were presented and discussed. The training methods included a mix of seminars, exercises and practical learning, plant visits and expert dialogue.

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Areas Visited

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Delegates:

No. Name Surname Function/Title (Organisation/Association)

1 Sayuri Chetty

Junior Renewable Energy Technical Advisor (GIZ GmbH South Africa) sayuri.chetty@giz.de

2 Moefi Gert Moroeng

Specialist: Wholesale Electricity Trading (National Energy Regulator of South Africa) Moefi.moroeng@nersa.org.za

3 Lindiwe Glenrose Zwane

Project Development Manager: Industrial Infrastructure (Industrial Development Corporation) LindiweZw@idc.co.za

4 David Kagiso Mahuma

Programme Manager: Working for Energy Programme (South African National Energy Development Institute) davidm@sanedi.org.za

5 Mariana Du Toit

Training and Support Manager (Red Meat Abattoir Association) mariana@rvav.co.za

6 Mario Kleinsmit

General Manager of Cavalier Abattoir (Red Meat Abattoir Association) mariok@cavalier.co.za

7 Leanne Richards

Control Environmental Officer: Greening Programmes Fund (Department of Environmental Affairs) lrichards@environment.gov.za

8 Margaretha (Retha) Crum

Land-Owner (Solutions without borders) retha.crum@gmail.com

9 Mary-Jane Sebabatso

Thaela-Chimuka

Senior Researcher: Poultry and Aquaculture Unit (Agricultural Research Council: Animal Production Institute) ThaelaMJ@arc.agric.za

10 Stephen Mark Brown

Control Veterinary Public Health Officer (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) StephenB StephenB@daff.gov.za

11 Seneo Judith Madikiza

Assistant Director (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) seneo@daff.gov.za seneo.madikiza@gmail.com

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12 Catherine Barbara (Cathy)

Pineo

Agricultural Sector Desk (GreenCape) cathy@greencape.co.za

13 Sofja Giljova

Renewable Energy Technical Advisor (GIZ GmbH South Africa) sofja.giljova@giz.de

Translator:

Isabel Meyke Relevant Contact Details: Dr Sascha Thielmann SAGEN Programme Director (T): 012 423 6396 GIZ Office Pretoria, P.O. Box 13732, Hatfield 0028, Pretoria, South Africa Office Pretoria Hatfield Gardens Block C, 2nd Floor 333 Grosvenor Street Hatfield 0083, Pretoria South Africa T +27 423 5900 F +27 342 0185 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Registered offices: Bonn and Eschborn, Germany Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40 53113 Bonn, Germany T +49 228 44 60-0 F +49 228 44 60-17 66 Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1 - 5 65760 Eschborn, Germany T +49 61 96 79-0 F +49 61 96 79-11 15 E info@giz.de I www.giz.de Registered at Local court (Amtsgericht), Bonn, Germany Registration no. HRB 18384 Local court (Amtsgericht) Frankfurt am Main, Germany Registration no. HRB 12394 VAT no. DE 113891176 Tax no. 040 250 56973 Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dr Friedrich Kitschelt, State Secretary Management Board Tanja Gönner (Chair) Dr Christoph Beier (Vice-Chair) Dr Hans-Joachim Preuß, Cornelia Richter

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Saturday 12 March 2016

Departed from South Africa to Abu Dhabi at 18:40

Sunday 13 March 2016

Took a connecting flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt and reached Giessen, Best Western Hotel Steinsgarten at 16:00. 18:00 Welcome and General Introduction 19:30 Welcome Dinner

Monday 14 March 2016 1. Introduction

workshop

1st presentation: General background of the various types of Bio-Gas plants at Ad Solutions

in Giessen. SAGEN is the South AFRICAN German Energy Program. Two aspects of importance are Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. Each delegate to give feedback on Friday of approx. 2 plants that would be visited. AD Solutions provide engineers who can assist with consultancy services, plant design and training. There are currently approximately 9000 biogas plants in Germany. Mainly maize and corn are used to feed them. German pork feed is imported from South America due to cost. Due to overproduction, the incentive that was paid at 6 euro cents is not applicable any more when 1 KW of power can be supplied. Current biogas plants supply electricity equal to 2-3 nuclear plants. No more than 150 MW of power may be added annually anymore. In comparison with Germany SA has lots of potential for the erection of new biogas plants. In terms of job creation a biogas plant is not a huge opportunity since only 1 to 2 operators may be required to operate a plant. Some farmers operate as food producers while others as energy producers. SA farming would not benefit as energy producers. In Germany approx. 50 ton corn can be farmed per hectares if the conditions are good. EBA is the European Biogas Association. “Incentive plans” have been revised often during the past few years. No more than 170kg of nitrogen per hectare is allowed. From a discussion it was clear that various SA provinces have different requirements for waste management and that better communication is required. In Germany, the Renewable Energy Act regulates requirements. 2

nd presentation: A biogas system should not be overloaded since the bacteria may die

before methane production. The process works best at temperatures between 35-40 ̊C where mesophiles live best. 5% manure should be added whenever a process stops. Mixing is very important to ensure that bacteria are mixed into the ingredients. The CHP Unit is where the gas is turned into electricity (40%) and hot water (40%). Cost for a plant is approx. 4000 Euro per KW. Application of digestant (by-product after biogas production) should be applied close to the ground (not far). Products containing Lignin cannot be used since it is not digestible. Groups were formed. Group 1 consisted of: Mariana Du Toit Cathy Moefi Group 1 had to report back on:

1. Mit Bio Biogas Heuchelheim GmbH in Heuchelheim 2. Biogas Plant Coesfeld-Hoven in Munster

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2. Field trip to Energor GmbH

Food/canteen waste to energy

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Tuesday 15 March 2016 Heuchelheim

1. Group 1 first report back: Mit Bio Biogas Heuchelheim GmbH

Goethestr 23 35452 Heuchelheim

Participation model farmer and utility Stefan Seibel, Stadtwerke Giessen (Carsten Linnenberg)

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2. C4 Energie AG Altenstadt and transfer to Gummersbach

Production, compression, injection

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Wednesday 16 March 2016 Lindlar-Remshagen 1. Waste Management Center Leppe

Bio-waste and land fill gas

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2. Bioenergie Lünen GmbH & Co. KG Lünen Transfer to Gummersbach

Biogas processing plant

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Thursday 17 March 2016 1. Benning Agrar-Energie GmbH Reken

Energy farming Owned by farmers. Has bio-gas plant (liquid & solid manure and corn), gas drying and mini gas grid for satellite micro CHP. Also has wind turbines and solar panels. Overall approach to renewable energies

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2. Coesfeld-Hoven (Frank Abbenhaus, RETERRA Services – Dr Jorg-W Fromme West GmbH & Co. KG Coesfeld-Höven

Project 2 for GROUP 1 - Plug flow biogas plant With municipal organic waste, dry digestion

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Friday 18 March 2016 1. Waste disposal Steinfurt mbH Saerbeck Transfer to Düsseldorf

Garage type biogas plant

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2. Evaluation workshop

Feedback given by each group Discussions on SA situation and applicability Lessons learnt Feedback to GIZ

Saturday 19 March 2016 Düsseldorf Frankfurt

Cultural program Transfer to Frankfurt Airport Departure to Abu Dabi to catch connecting flight to SA

Sunday 20 March 2016

Arrive at OR Thambo at 16:30

Conclusion It was a very informative study tour but a request was raised that more attention could in future be placed on waste management strategies at abattoirs since no abattoir was visited. Kind regards ______________________ Mariana Du Toit Manager: Support Services 071-279 0030

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