SFP Groningen

This facility, designed with replicability and scalability in mind, positions us as a leader in sustainable biogas production. In Farmsum, in the province of Groningen, we have developed a new facility based on the blueprint of SFP Zeeland. SFP Groningen is now fully operational. Our facility in Harlingen (SFP Friesland), also based on the design of SFP Zeeland, is operational as well. Together, these three production sites significantly strengthen our contribution to the energy transition.

Our production facility in Farmsum is strategically located, offering excellent accessibility by both road and water. This not only ensures an efficient supply of feedstock but also supports sustainable transportation. The facility's extensive feedstock intake capabilities are essential to maintaining operational efficiency and flexibility.

The process begins in our advanced, enclosed processing hall, where incoming feedstock is carefully handled and stored. We maintain the highest product quality standards while minimising odour emissions through our advanced air treatment system.

Our storage facilities include bunker silos, heated and unheated storage tanks, and a dedicated storage silo for liquid bulk products. Overhead cranes and advanced sensors enable efficient material handling and continuous inventory monitoring, minimising operational risks.

Inside the processing hall, feedstock is blended according to its composition using modern, precisely controlled pumps and valves. This creates an optimal mixture for the next stages of the process: hydrolysis and anaerobic digestion. These stages are essential to our sustainable production process, with agitators and advanced sensors ensuring accurate monitoring and control.

The biogas produced is stored, compressed and further processed. Our biogas buffer and flexible distribution system ensure operational continuity, maximise plant uptime and provide backup capacity.

The biogas is pressurised using specialised blowers before undergoing an extensive upgrading process, including rigorous quality control. Our gas compression system ensures that the upgraded biomethane, also known as green gas, can be injected into the natural gas grid.

Digestate processing takes place in a separate building designed to ensure continuous operation. Buffer silos and decanter centrifuges enable efficient separation of the digestate into solid and liquid fractions.