In mid-April, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities signed an agreement on partnership in the field of renewable energy, focusing on biogas. This area will be included in the Ukrainian-Danish Energy Partnership Programme.
Denmark and Ukraine have been cooperating in the energy sector for 10 years, starting with wind energy, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Now another ingredient has been added – biogas. There are many Danish companies ready to cooperate with Ukraine in this field.
"During the years of cooperation with Denmark, we have successfully launched several important projects in the fields of renewable energy, smart grid development and expert support during the integration of the Ukrainian energy market into the European market. We are therefore pleased to further expand our cooperation with Denmark partnership with Danish counterparts," the Ukrainian Energy Minister said.
During the meeting, the ministers also discussed the implementation of other cooperation programmes, including a study by Ukrainian experts on the Danish energy sector development experience as part of an energy modeling programme.
Biogas is a combustible gas produced by microbial fermentation of various organic substances in isolation from air (reducing conditions) and under suitable temperature and pH values. This gas was first discovered in swamps, hence the name biogas. Biogas is produced by the fermentation of organic matter such as human and animal manure and straw under anaerobic conditions.
In addition, biogas is also a renewable energy and secondary energy. Its main component is methane. The heat generated after combustion is equivalent to the heat provided by 0.7 kilograms of anthracite. It has good anti-explosion performance and is a good clean fuel.
In addition to being used for combustion, biogas can also be used as fuel for internal combustion engines and for the production of chemical raw materials such as methanol, formalin, and carbon tetrachloride. At the same time, the feed liquid and sediment discharged after fermentation by the biogas device are rich in nutrients and can be used as fertilizer and feed, with good economic value and social benefits.
