BTG Biomass Technology Group services

Feasibility studies assess the technical, environmental, logistical, financial, economic and organizational possibilities to realize bio-energy plants. These studies range from a “quick scan” that briefly assesses bio-energy options at a given site or in a certain region, to comprehensive pre-investments studies assessing all relevant issues in detail. The latter results in bankable investment proposals that address risk management as well.

The increasing need to improve the sustainability of our energy supply calls for the development of policy and policy measures for the promotion and support of bioenergy. BTG helps local, national and supra-national governments, but also NGO’s and large companies, with the development of such policies. Examples of services include scenario studies on bioenergy, ex-ante evaluations of specific policy tools, and the development of protocols to safeguard sustainability of projects and project activities.

Up-to date information on the market for bio-energy is a must for any investment plan. For bioenergy, several different market aspects can be distinguished.

Supplying technical advice is among the core activities of BTG consultants. Clients may have a certain type of biomass, and wish to know the best way of using it for energy purposes. Can it be used for the production of heat and/or electricity, or is it better to process it into solid or liquid biofuels? Which technology is the most suitable, and at what scale? What supplier offers the best equipment? BTG offers a wide range of technical know-how and expertise, bringing many years of experience with the implementation of different kinds of bioenergy technologies, on many locations and under many circumstances. BTG experts include process engineers, mechanical engineers and electrical engineers.

BTG has been active in the field of carbon consultancy since mid-1990s and has gained hands-on experience developing and implementing carbon trading projects and project portfolios, including CDM projects in Latin America and JI projects in central and Eastern Europe.

The project development cycle includes a variety of activities, from identification, studies, financing to implementation. BTG has experience with all the different aspects of project development, resulting from the many bioenergy projects that have been implemented over the years.