Biogas Projects

Phronis supported two anaerobic digestion projects that processed food waste streams to produce biomethane for power generation and gas grid connection. The projects utilised both tank-based and lagoon-based digesters (including Covered Anaerobic Lagoons (CAL)), with our role spanning project management, plant layout, process support, costings, procurement and electrical connection concepts.

Client

Helmont Energy

Location

NSW, Australia

Expertise

Project delivery
Feasibility

Status

Complete

The Scope

The projects involved development of anaerobic digestion facilities using tank-based and lagoon-based systems to convert food waste into biomethane suitable for energy generation and grid export. The scope required integration of process, civil and electrical considerations within commercially viable project frameworks.

A key challenge was combining wastewater treatment expertise with power generation experience to create facilities that were technically robust and economically competitive within the national energy marketplace. Designs needed to support reliable gas production while aligning with cost expectations and connection requirements.

The projects were at feasibility and definition stage, requiring clear scope development, cost inputs and early risk identification to inform investment decisions.

Our Response

Phronis provided structured project management and technical coordination across both anaerobic digestion developments. Our role included plant layout development, process engineering support, cost estimation and procurement input to support feasibility assessment.

We developed electrical connection concepts to enable integration with power generation infrastructure and potential gas grid connection pathways. By aligning process design considerations with cost and procurement strategies, we supported clear project definition and early-stage commercial evaluation.

Our approach integrated wastewater treatment knowledge with power generation planning to develop practical, buildable concepts suitable for feasibility progression.

The Impact

The projects benefited from structured feasibility inputs, improved project definition and early-stage risk reduction.

By integrating process engineering, layout planning, costings and electrical connection concepts, Phronis supported clearer understanding of technical requirements and commercial considerations. This enabled informed evaluation of biomethane production pathways for power generation and grid connection.

The combined application of wastewater and energy sector expertise strengthened confidence in the technical viability of the projects while reducing uncertainty at feasibility stage, supporting progression toward economically sustainable energy-from-waste solutions.

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