Agriculture & food processing
Keep up the pace using organic waste.
Efficiently create heat and power as a reliable alternative energy source using biogas from the fermentation of organic waste in agriculture, food and beverage production, and other industries.
Our dedicated Jenbacher experts are available to provide personal consultation.
Benefits of agricultural biogas power solutions
Across agriculture, food and beverage production, and related industries, organic waste presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Through fermentation, this waste can be converted into biogas, providing a dependable alternative energy source for on-site combined heat and power (CHP) generation. With Jenbacher engines from INNIO Group, businesses can transform organic byproducts into valuable power and heat, supporting operational efficiency and helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional energy sources.
The Jenbacher solution
INNIO’s portfolio of Jenbacher biogas-fueled CHP systems is designed to address a wide range of operational requirements. With electrical outputs from 250 kW to 3,360 kW per unit, these systems can be scaled and combined to meet the demands of facilities of various sizes. Flexible operating modes allow plants to adapt to changing energy needs and market conditions, while the remaining substrate from biogas production can be repurposed as nutrient-rich fertilizer, supporting circular economy practices.
Real-world applications
This approach delivers results. For example, Del Monte Philippines Inc. has adopted Jenbacher CHP technology to convert pineapple processing wastewater into biogas. The energy that is created powers the company’s fruit cannery, enabling independent operation from the grid while meeting the plant’s electricity and heat needs. With two Jenbacher J420 engines and one J320 engine, Del Monte achieves up to 3.88 MW of electrical output and 3.19 MW of thermal output, reaching total system efficiencies of up to 85%. This integrated solution not only helps lower energy costs but also reduces the need for biowaste disposal.
The versatility of Jenbacher technology extends beyond biogas. Wood gas applications offer another pathway for decarbonization and energy transition. At the Bioenergie Frauenfeld plant in Switzerland, regional waste wood is converted into wood gas for Jenbacher engines, which supply electricity to approximately 8,000 households and heat to a local sugar factory. Reference installations demonstrate total efficiencies up to 95%, highlighting the reliability and effectiveness of Jenbacher solutions in diverse energy contexts.
Digital support with myplant
To further enhance performance and asset management, INNIO’s myplant digital platform provides remote support and real-time engine monitoring. With the myplant solution, businesses can improve planning, enhance engine management, and increase asset availability, contributing to longer equipment life and greater runtime.
By integrating biogas and wood gas solutions with advanced digital monitoring, businesses in agriculture and food processing can turn waste into a resource, achieve efficient on-site energy generation, and support their sustainability goals.
Key benefits
- Efficient on-site combined heat and power generation
- Use of organic waste and wood biomass as alternative energy sources
- Use of remaining substrate as nutrient-rich fertilizer
- Potential reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional energy sources
- Avoidance of biowaste disposal costs
- Increased resilience during grid outages through island mode operation
- Scalable solutions for various facility sizes and needs
Cogeneration with Biogas
Instead of producing waste that creates emissions, organic waste — also called biomass — can be used as a valuable energy source when turned into biogas.
Selected Case Studies
Agrotor (HND)
uses waste byproduct for power generation
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Biotown (USA)
to power and heat from RNG/biomethane
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Del Monte (PHL)
Jenbacher engines power 1 st combined heat and power plant to run on biogas in the Philippines
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Total efficiency
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Concord Adela (MYS)
Award-winning plant supports the country's net-zero emissions efforts
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Electrical efficiency
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Commissioned
Milchwerke Oberfranken (GER)
for the dairy sector
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Total efficiency
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Wangdee Biogas Power Plant (THA)
Biogas plant delivers 4.27 MW of costeffective power while also solving the facility’s waste management issues
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Electrical output
Electrical efficiency
Energy source
Commissioned
Agrotor (HND)
uses waste byproduct for power generation
Location
Installed engines
Electrical output
Total efficiency
Energy source
Commissioned
Biotown (USA)
to power and heat from RNG/biomethane
Location
Installed engines
Electrical output
Thermal output
Total efficiency
Energy source
Commissioned
Del Monte (PHL)
Jenbacher engines power 1 st combined heat and power plant to run on biogas in the Philippines
Location
Installed engines
Electrical output
Thermal output
Total efficiency
Energy source
Commissioned
Concord Adela (MYS)
Award-winning plant supports the country's net-zero emissions efforts
Location
Installed engines
Electrical output
Electrical efficiency
Energy source
Commissioned
Milchwerke Oberfranken (GER)
for the dairy sector
Location
Installed engines
Electrical output
Thermal output
Total efficiency
Energy source
Commissioned
Wangdee Biogas Power Plant (THA)
Biogas plant delivers 4.27 MW of costeffective power while also solving the facility’s waste management issues
Location
Installed engines
Electrical output
Electrical efficiency
Energy source
Commissioned
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