BIOH2VAP is implemented under the Action “Research – Innovate”, co-financed by the European Union and Greek national funds through the Programme “Competitiveness”, Partnership Agreement (ESPA) 2021-2027.
Research & innovation project · Action “Research – Innovate”
From residue
to hydrogen.
The main objective of BIOH2VAP is the development and application of innovative technologies for the production of biomethane and hydrogen from agricultural and greenhouse residues and from olive mill wastewater (katsigaros) generated by olive-pomace mills.
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The main objective of the proposed project is the development and application of innovative technologies for the production of biomethane and hydrogen from agricultural and greenhouse residues and from olive mill wastewater (katsigaros) generated by olive-pomace mills. Based on an integrated value chain, the project includes the collection, mapping, analysis and evaluation of the yield of various substrates, with the aim of producing biogas and utilising it further.
The upgrading of biogas to high-purity biomethane will be based on Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology. The biomethane is then converted into hydrogen through innovative reforming processes. The technologies to be developed within the project are designed to maximise energy efficiency and minimise the environmental footprint of the processes.
A model for sustainable waste management and the promotion of green energy.
In addition, the project aims to develop a comprehensive business plan that will assess the commercial potential of the resulting products, ensuring the economic viability of the process.
One continuous value chain
From substrate collection to hydrogen — and back to the soil. Scroll to follow the flow.
01 · Substrates
Agricultural and greenhouse residues, olive mill wastewater
Collection, mapping, analysis and evaluation of the yield of various substrates, aimed at biogas production.
02 · Digestion
Biogas CH₄ + CO₂
The digestion of the residues produces biogas, which is utilised further along the chain.
03 · Upgrading
Pressure Swing Adsorption PSA
The upgrading of biogas to high-purity biomethane is based on PSA technology.
04 · Product
High-purity biomethane CH₄
The first product of the chain — and the feedstock for the next step.
05 · Reforming
Innovative reforming processes
Biomethane is converted into hydrogen through innovative reforming processes, designed to maximise energy efficiency and minimise the environmental footprint.
06 · Product
Hydrogen H₂
Final hydrogen production is demonstrated at the pilot unit in Ierapetra.
07 · Back to the soil
Soil improver
The digestion of the residues yields a soil improver to be used in agricultural crops, contributing to improved soil fertility.
Pilot unit Ierapetra
Within the project, a pilot unit will be built at the industrial biogas plant in Ierapetra, Crete, owned by ECO HELLAS.
Demonstration activities of the proposed technologies will take place at the unit, from the upgrading of biogas to biomethane through to its final conversion into hydrogen.
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Three products
Biomethane
High purity, from PSA upgrading of biogas.
Hydrogen
From reforming of biomethane, demonstrated at the pilot unit.
Soil improver
From the digestion of residues, for agricultural crops and improved soil fertility.
Objectives & impact
- CO₂ ↓
Reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
- →
Promoting the energy transition towards cleaner forms of energy.
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Strengthening the circular economy.
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A comprehensive business plan assessing the commercial potential of the products and the economic viability of the process.
Lines of work
As set out in the project description.
- Collection, mapping, analysis and evaluation of substrates
- Upgrading of biogas to biomethane with PSA
- Conversion of biomethane to hydrogen by reforming
- Construction of the pilot unit and demonstration activities in Ierapetra
- Soil improver from digestion for agricultural crops
- Business plan and economic viability
Results
Project results will be published in this section as implementation progresses.
Participating organisations
- 01
ECO HELLAS Single-Member P.C.
ECO HELLAS
Owner of the biogas plant in Ierapetra, where the pilot unit will be built.
- 02
Centre for Research and Technology Hellas
CERTH
- 03
Technical University of Crete
TUC
- 04
METACON MON. S.A.
METACON
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Contact
- ECO HELLAS
- 43 Apollonos St., 555 35 Pylaia, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Phone
- +30 2314 171 100
- to be added
- Website
- eco-hellas.com