Feasibility Study of Biogas from Kiwifruit for Zespri
Zespri International commissioned AECOM to investigate the potential conversion of fruit waste to biogas. This was part of Zespri’s efforts in reducing the carbon footprint of the New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry.
Description of facility:
AECOM prepared a feasibility study, which included:
- Analysis of fruit production and packaging
- Stakeholder consultation
- Analysis of waste streams
- Analysis of other local waste streams
- Analysis of potential biogas production
- Energy demand analysis of pack houses
- Preliminary designs of plant configuration
- Costing of plant components
- Economic analysis.
Facility type:
Biogas
Application:
Agriculture/Horticulture
Co-generation:
No
Address:
Mt Maunganui
Region:
Central North Island
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