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How Mitsubishi Electric helped to redevelop a biomethane gas-to-grid injection unit

Natural gas remains a vital energy resource. However, its non-renewable nature and geographical extraction limitations have been thrust into the spotlight in recent years, following the global energy crisis. Whilst sourcing a direct alternative at scale is not feasible, supplementing supply at a local level with biomethane is becoming an increasingly popular solution.

02/05/2025 16:37:51

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Sourced from organic material, such as farm or food waste, biomethane offers similar thermal characteristics to natural gas and can be produced almost anywhere in the world.

However, before grid integration into the network, the feed gas produced during the anaerobic digestion process needs to be verified to ensure it complies with Gas Safety Management Regulations. This is done using specialist integration units, such as those manufactured by Orbital Gas Systems – one of the UK’s largest system integrators in the energy industry.

“Central to the biomethane industry is the green transformation of gas supplies, a commitment firmly anchored in the principles of sustainability," begins Chris Williams, Head of Engineering and Digital Technology at Orbital. "Recent fluctuations in the broader energy market have highlighted the significance of biomethane in enhancing the reliability of gas supplies."

Read the full article in DPA's May 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.