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Read Article →Choosing the Right Feedstock for Your Bio-CNG or Biomass Pellet Plant
How to select the most efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable feedstock for your CBG or pellet production.
The right feedstock is critical for the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of any Bio-CNG or biomass pellet plant. With diverse options available in India, strategic selection is key.
1. Common Feedstock Options
- Napier Grass: High yield, dual-use, 180–220 m³ methane/ton.
- Bagasse: Residue from sugarcane, widely available, high calorific value.
- Press Mud: Byproduct of sugar production, suitable for pellets.
- Sawdust / Wood Chips: Ideal for pellets; requires pre-treatment for CBG.
- Mushroom Substrate / Municipal Waste: Circular economy feedstock for energy recovery.
2. Selection Criteria
- Methane potential / calorific value
- Moisture content & particle size
- Availability & logistics
- Cost & seasonality
- Environmental impact & policy compliance
3. Pre-Treatment & Technology Needs
- Size reduction and moisture adjustment.
- Pelletization or direct anaerobic digestion depending on plant type.
- Optional hybrid systems: solar-assisted drying or densification.
4. Hastus Perspective
- Integrated feedstock mapping ensures year-round supply.
- Cluster-based sourcing minimizes transport costs.
- Quality control protocols maintain uniform methane yield and pellet consistency.
Hastus Insight: Contact Hastus to design a feedstock strategy that maximizes methane yield and pellet efficiency for your Bio-CNG or pellet plant.
