What is Biogas

Biogas Digester at Bortnick's Dairy Farm

Biogas is an econimically friendly and clean renewable energy source. The gas can be utilized to meet several energy services, such as lighting and space heating, generation of electricity, and fuel for cooking. "Biogas is produced under anaerobic conditions; the process is denominated as anaerobic digestion. The major constituent of biogas is methane (55-70%), CO2 (30-45%) and some traces of gases such as H2S and ammonia. Common digester feedstock (feeding material) is cow, buffalo, and pig manure" (Buysman, 2009).

Buysman, Eric. "Biogas for Developing Countries with Cold Climates." Geres (2009): 2.