European Renewable Gas Training Centre: Masterclass

Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels (Rue du Fossé aux Loups 47, 1000 Brussels)

• Brief overview of the AD process and technologies.
• New types of feedstocks: algea, lignocellulosic biomass, eg. straw.
• Advanced pretreatment techniques.
• Priming substrates to increase degradation.
• New bacteria cultures for biogas production.
• Nano technology helpful to boost anaerobic digestion.
• Biochar as a pre-treatment substrate to enhance the methane yield.
• Improved manure digestion/enhancement of biogas production from manure.
• Serial AD systems to increase the methane yield.
• H2 addition, in-situ technologies.
• Real time sensors and AI driven data analytics in a biogas plant.
• High solid digestion and high solid post-digestion.
• Thermal post treatment: biomethane potentials in digestate.
• CO2 recovery and biogenic CO2 valorisation pathways.
• Nutrient recovery and nutrient retention.
• Biochar production from digestate; industrial applications and markets.
• Overview of upcoming gasification technologies.
• Valorisation of biogas and biomethane to synthetic fuels; SAF and biomethanol.

The Masterclass is designed for professionals across the biogas and biomethane value chain who want to stay ahead of technological change and translate innovation into measurable operational and business gains. While it is especially suited for AD plant operators, project developers, technical engineers and investors, it is open to anyone seeking an overview of the state-of-the-art technologies currently shaping the sector or holding significant future potential.

• Create higher methane yields by using innovations such as new bacterial cultures, advanced pre- and post-treatment techniques, biochar addition, priming substrates, and in-situ hydrogen injection.
• Create expanded feedstock flexibility by using algae and lignocellulosic biomass (e.g. straw).
• Explore technologies for greater nutrient retention, recovery, and circularity via digestate upgrading and biochar production.
• Strengthen carbon management and sequestration through biochar application, CO₂ recovery, and biogenic CO₂ valorisation pathways (e.g., methanation, e‑fuels).
• Implement advanced monitoring and optimisation techniques such as real-time sensors, AI-driven analytics, and digital twins for improved operational control.
• Unlock new revenue streams and market expansion through gasification technologies, synthetic fuel production (SAF and biomethanol), and industrial biochar markets.
• Diversify income opportunities beyond traditional biogas and electricity sales.
• Benefit from the in-person approach by discussing best practices with experts and fellow course participants.