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Thinking About Sustainability MDC in Partnership with Solví Essencis Environmental Joined Forces Applying an Investment of R$ 40 Million to Produce Biometane Through the Operations of Solví in Caieiras (SP)
With the aim of expanding the supply of biofuel in the state of SP, MDC, a company that produces biometane in Brazil, and Solví Essencis Environmental, a company that operates landfills in the country, reached an agreement on Monday morning (26) that provides for an investment of R$ 40 million in a biometane generation plant from Solví’s operations in Caieiras (SP).
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The partnership between MDC and Solví Essencis Environmental is aimed at the enormous demand from industrial consumers for renewable energy and the decarbonization goals of the private sector and governments around the world.
The investment in SP could produce 60 thousand m³ of biometane per day and, starting in 2023, could reach a capacity of 100 thousand m³ per day. The supply from MDC and Solví Essencis Environmental will be available to consumers connected to the gas pipelines in SP, especially for large clients looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
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The production of biometane prevents the emission of methane into the atmosphere, a pollutant gas that is 25 times more harmful than carbon dioxide. In addition, the investment from MDC and Solví Essencis Environmental also aligns with the new regulatory framework, the Gas Law, and the Basic Sanitation Framework, which could boost biometane.
Biometane Awakens Interest from Companies and Begins to be Used in Mass Production Processes
This month, Wheaton, one of the largest glass packaging manufacturers, partnered with ZEG to replace natural gas with biometane in its operations.
Currently, the company operates four continuous furnaces capable of producing 1 billion glass bottles per year, equivalent to 370 tons of glass per day. According to Wheaton’s commercial director, Renato Massara, 10% of the natural gas used for glass production in SP will be replaced by biometane, with the support of ZEG.
This partnership will make Wheaton the first industry in the sector to utilize this renewable source in the world. Furthermore, according to Massara, although glass packaging is 100% renewable, natural gas is still used. Therefore, by using biometane to replace the old gas, the glass becomes even more sustainable for the environment.
Get to Know a Little About the Companies Responsible for the Biometane Project in SP
MDC exists to make sustainable energy a generator of sustainable value. The company makes various investments to evolve technologically and be able to deal with market challenges in the short, medium, and long term. Each year, the company avoids about 1.048 million tons of CO2 and generates more than 90 thousand CBios annually in the Federal Government’s RenovaBio program.
On the other hand, Solví Essencis has the mission of protecting the environment and works to meet the basic needs of society. Additionally, the company is committed to leaving a legacy of sustainability for future generations. The company constantly seeks the best market practices with safety, quality, service, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
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