Coevorden

In Coevorden, Nature Energy plans to develop its first green gas plant in the province of Drenthe. We will do this in cooperation with agricultural entrepreneurs, local community and local authorities. Together, we hope to move forward in the realization of the energy transition.

Why Coevorden?

Bringing the energy transition to the next level, that is what we hope to also achieve in Coevorden. Unfortunately, not all homes and buildings in the Netherlands can be heated with green electricity. (Green) gas will remain necessary for the foreseeable future. To contribute to this energy transition, we are therefore developing a green alternative: green gas. The green gas is produced by using the organic waste from agricultural businesses.

In Coevorden, there are options to develop a green gas plant close to the available organic waste of agricultural entrepreneurs. It may not be visible at the moment, but we hope to contribute to the production of green gas in the region by reclaiming the organic waste of agricultural entrepreneurs. Because ultimately, their waste is valuable for a more sustainable energy supply.

Location: De Mars 14 - Europark, Coevorden

Exploring opportunities for (permanent) employment and cooperation with educational institutions

Feedstock type: 100% agriculture

Volumes processed annually (expected): 616k tons

Volumes of RNG produced annually (expected): 20 Mm3

GHGs avoided annually (expected): 62.690 tons equivalent

Projected Project Timeline

Introduction in Coevorden

Meetings with local authorities
Land selection process

2022

Start participation process

Outreach local community
Public consultations with the population of Coevorden
Meetings local farmers

2023

Start permitting process

Information sessions with local farmers
Public consultations with the population of Coevorden
Detailed engineering, permit applications and other studies in progress

Construction

Preparation of the site
Ground breaking event
Initiation of the facility construction

RNG to grid

Inauguration
Injection of RNG to the local gas grid

'Digestion is an excellent and proven way to reduce carbon methane (CH4) emissions from manure. Digestate is a valuable organic fertiliser, valuable for crops and soil.'

“In 2013 we spoke for the first time about a large green gas project in Coevorden. We are extremely pleased that with the arrival of Nature Energy in the Netherlands, this project is now actually being realized. This shows once again that developing green gas projects requires patience. We visited several Nature Energy installations in Denmark and they all looked very professional. We wish Nature Energy every success with the realization and exploitation of this fine project and that many great projects may follow."

Two years of construction for the Coevorden plant

Use of local contractors and operators for the plant (where possible)

Investing in odour treatment technologies, such as negative pressure buildings

Regina Goijen – Business Developer Nature Energy Coevorden

Contact us!

You are always welcome to contact us if you have any questions. You can use the contact form below or send an email to contact-coevorden@nature-energy.com. We will only use the information you provide to respond to your request. Thank you!