Ze-Gen producing high syngas yields for biodiesel, renewable power

In Massachusetts, waste-to-energy pioneer Ze-Gen is reporting that preliminary synthesis gas data from its demonstration facility shows that it is consistently producing synthesis gas yields with a combined carbon monoxide and hydrogen content exceeding 70%. This syngas can replace natural gas or residual oil for industrial burner use, can be used to generate renewable electricity; or processed into renewable diesel. The company is using wood debris and other solid waste streams as feedstocks, utilizing steel industry techniques to generate the high temperatures for gasification.

The demonstration scale facility is processing up to one ton of waste per hour, while a full scale plant would process up to 30 tons per hour.

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