What best describes your process the REN Solution™ – Torrefaction, Pyrolysis, Anaerobic Digestion, Gasification, or other…? The process is a combination of commercially proven technologies, with the primary process components being: Feed preparation and classification (loading & prep) Gasification (direct) Syngas cleaning Methanation The system is fully sealed from the gasifier through to the methanation
How will this change traffic conditions, easements etc. in the area? There will be additional traffic in the immediate vicinity of the Plant. However, the intersection of Hwy 3B and the Plant entrance will be modified to accommodate the additional traffic safely. The plant’s primary product is injected directly into the natural gas pipeline on
Will there be contaminated water effluent from the plant? No, there will be water treatment on site, in accordance with BC and Federal environmental regulation.
What benefits RNG will this bring to the region? The benefits to the community are substantial, beginning with jobs, business opportunities and the environment. REN will only use waste wood products including residuals or waste from SFI (Sustainable Forest Initiative) forest operations. As a result, the reduction of abandoned or burned forestry residuals will reduce
What is the biomass used to create Renewable Natural Gas? REN Energy Kootenay will be processing waste-wood biomass only, including: Hog-fuel bark, shavings etc Sawdust Forest residuals Slash Construction waste (Note: no ‘merchantable’ wood or sawlogs are going to be used)