Increasing the share of biomethane in final consumption

Conexus Baltic Grid AS has started the construction of a regional biomethane feed-in point and the development of information technology (IT) solutions for its smart management to promote sustainable energy development in Latvia. The project "7.1.1.3.i Increasing the share of biomethane in final consumption" is implemented with funding from the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Mechanism and is an important step towards strengthening the sustainability of Latvia's energy system.

Objectives of the project "Increasing the share of biomethane in final consumption"

• Biomethane feed-in point - to create the infrastructure that will allow local biomethane producers to feed energy into the transmission system, facilitating the supply of renewable energy;
• IT solutions for smart management - to develop and implement automated systems that will ensure the quality monitoring, accounting and safe injection of biomethane into the gas supply network;
• Sustainable energy development - integrate biomethane into existing infrastructure to promote efficient and environmentally friendly energy use.

Project relevance and results

• The project will include the construction of a biomethane injection point in Džūkste, which will enable local biomethane producers to deliver the biomethane they produce to the Latvian gas supply system using specially equipped vehicles. The smart IT solutions implemented during the project will guarantee efficient management of the entry point, automate processes, improve quality control, ensure accurate gas accounting and contribute to the efficiency of the transmission system.

The construction of the biomethane feed-in point is scheduled to be completed by summer 2025, further promoting the integration of green energy and the sustainable use of renewable resources. This project is an important step towards achieving Latvia's objectives in the context of the European green energy and carbon neutrality initiatives.