For Biomethane Producers Targeting Sustainable Fuels: REDcert Initial Certification
Biomethane producers must obtain initial certification to market their products for upgrading to BioLNG and BioCNG. This certification demonstrates the greenhouse gas reduction and sustainability across the entire value chain.
Fuel Production: A More Profitable Alternative to Electricity Generation
The biomethane market is evolving: BioLNG or BioCNG production now offers significantly higher profitability than electricity generation in CHP plants. Biomethane has already established itself as a fuel, outpacing other biofuels and hydrogen. The LNG filling station network for heavy-duty vehicles continues to expand, while most CNG stations have switched to biomethane. Additionally, CNG/LNG-powered trucks currently enjoy a temporary toll exemption.
Overcoming the REDcert Initial Certification Challenge
Selling in the premium fuel sector requires mandatory REDcert initial certification for the plant. Sustainability certificates are only issued for fuels with fully transparent value chains, including biomass origin details, mass balance, and greenhouse gas reduction data. A QM manual documents all this information, serving as the foundation for the initial certification by an external auditor and subsequent audits.
Tailored GHG Reduction Calculations
While documenting the plant presents challenges, calculating the greenhouse gas (GHG) savings or reduction quota is crucial for profitable biofuel production. This calculation significantly impacts the final selling price and requires thorough analysis.
Your Initial Certification with ARCANUM
- Procurement and review of required documents
- Recording and digital documentation of relevant plant and process data
- Calculation of GHG reduction using the ARCANUM GHG Emission Check (certified by REDcert)
- Minimizing the use of standard values
- Customized data inputs to maximize GHG reduction quota
- Creation of QM manual
- Comprehensive documentation of all plant and process data relevant for initial and subsequent certifications
Detailed documentation of all system and process data relevant for the initial certification and for all subsequent certifications.
- Assistance in auditor selection
- Communication with REDcert, auditor, and other parties
- Planning and support for on-site visits
- Mass balancing using Green Navigation’s BiMas
- Registration and data management in the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food’s Nabisy database
- Monthly processing of sustainability certificates for the first certification year (Biokraft-NachV)
- Options for sustainability certificate transactions (consolidation, division, transfer)
Flexible Support: Complete Package or Specific Areas
Need help with specific aspects of initial certification or have detailed questions? ARCANUM offers comprehensive advice and customized service packages tailored to your needs.
