Horsens Bioenergy
When food waste becomes refrigeration
As the first in Denmark, Bigadan produces liquid bio-CO2 by capturing, refining, and liquefying the CO2 generated during biogas production. In partnership with Nippon Gases, this liquid CO2 fuels the refrigeration units of leading retail chain, REMA 1000's, delivery trucks.
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The facility has a yearly capacity of 26280 tonnes liquid CO2 26280 t/CO2
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This equals 72 tonnes per day 72t/CO2
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REMA 1000 achieves more climate-friendly transportation with liquid CO2 UN goal: 9
An efficient and circular system
Derived from organic materials like animal manure, deep litter, and food waste, liquid bioCO2 is not only a by-product of raw biogas production but also an environmentally-friendly innovation. By capturing CO2 from biogas production and converting it to a liquid form — known as Carbon Capture Utilization (CCU) — its storage and transportation become much more efficient. This liquid CO2 can also be used in sustainable fuels like e-diesel and e-gasoline or in greenhouses, where it aids in the photosynthesis process for vegetable production.
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A Sustainable Collaboration
Bigadan and Nippon Gases have forged a lasting partnership focusing on bio-based CO2, with Nippon Gases harnessing the green CO2 produced at Bigadan. Investing in the cryogenic facility and realizing Carbon Capture Utilization (CCU)marks an important step in any green transition. This collaboration with Nippon Gases allows for the substitution of diesel-powered refrigerants in REMA 1000's cooling trailers.
Pioneering a Change with REMA 1000
REMA 1000 leads the way as the first grocery chain in the country to adopt alternative cooling systems for their trailers that operate without diesel. With the supply of liquid CO2, both Bigadan and Nippon Gases not only contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of numerous vehicles, but also support REMA 1000's sustainable goal of achieving as climate-efficient transportation as possible, in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal no. 9.
![](https://bigadan-web.imgix.net/images/General/pipes-bigadan1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=400&q=90&w=600&s=3a5d772bebd7f32efafc6275c8123068 600w, https://bigadan-web.imgix.net/images/General/pipes-bigadan1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=533&q=90&w=800&s=c394a078faa2afc945ed12c87217c7a7 800w, https://bigadan-web.imgix.net/images/General/pipes-bigadan1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=667&q=90&w=1000&s=ea9ec1abdc6588725a0db52025634b83 1000w, https://bigadan-web.imgix.net/images/General/pipes-bigadan1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=800&q=90&w=1200&s=78e0ef4b0d48ec040b6f782456c1127e 1200w)
“Nippon gases has a strong commitment to sustainability and it’s important for us to choose partners and invest in projects that contribute to the reduction of emissions and the green shift”
Hans-Ulrik Jernert
CEO of Nippon Gases
“Liquid green CO2 is a unique climate-friendly product. Though this agreement, users of CO2 in Denmark can gain access to an environmentally friendly product”
Henrik Bie
Operational Manager, Bigadan
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