Biogas plant in Seonam, South Korea
Swedish Biogas International (SBI) is the first foreign company to obtain approval from the South Korean government to build biogas plants with government support, after a successful review of its technical and process-related capacity. “We are proud of having been approved and we have several new projects planned for South Korea,” says Peter Undén, CEO. SBI obtained approval through its subsidiary, SBI Korea Ltd, from Korea Gas Technology Corporation (KOGAS) to establish and run biogas plants subsidized by the Korean government.
One important factor in obtaining approval from KOGAS was SBI’s ability to demonstrate a production process that works, in particular, the company’s first plant at Seonam’s sewage treatment plant in Seoul. The plant, which provides biomethane for vehicle fuel, has been operational since June 2009 and it receives many visitors.
“In South Korea, it’s all about results and providing proof of what has been accomplished, which KOGAS has decided to reward. The company is a strong partner for us,” says Kjell Enström, CEO of SBI Korea Ltd.
The Seonam pilot plant was for biogas upgrading at one of four sewage treatment plants in Seoul — a joint venture with City of Seoul and the stock market company Eco Energy Holdings, and Green Lane Biogas. Peter Undén said at that time, “We have responsibility for technology and process of the plant, which will refine the biogas already produced in Seonam, says . In addition, we will build a fuelling station for vehicles”. The JV included a 15-year supply agreement with Seoul Metropolitan.
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