CO2 industry standards and project economics in the biogas industry
by Sam A. Rushing, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. | March 25, 2024 (Webinar by Biogas TV).
I participated in a webinar called “CO2 Recovery and Reuse from Biogas Projects” produced by Biogas TV. We discussed monetizing CO2 from various source types, into various markets.
Topics discussed included: (1) CO2 quality standards established by trade organizations, along with input from manufacturers and major gas companies. Various grades apply to different markets served; (2) The merchant CO2 industry today — Minimal competition, few supplies, followed by many price increases, leading to new significant opportunities for new sources and source types; (3) Beverage specification — CGA & ISBT; (4) Plant estimated costs & requirements, cost per ton, laid in cost estimate…