BIOMASS POWER PLANT
Meva Energy’s biomass energy power plants turn biomass residues and biowaste into biogas (biosyngas), which can be used to replace fossil fuels in both production processes as well as power and heat. Here’s how our biomass power plants work:
From biomass residue
By gasification
To energy
Industries that handle solid biomass - sawmills, panel production, furniture manufacturing - produce steady streams of fine-fraction residues. In a biomass energy plant, this material becomes fuel instead of landfill waste. Our technology treats these leftovers as a high-value resource.
Inside the biomass power plant, the fine biomass fractions are heated in an oxygen-limited chamber. This thermochemical process breaks the solid material down and transforms it into a clean, energy-dense gas we call “biosyngas” which is a mix of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and small amounts of methane. Alongside the gas, the process forms biochar, a stable, carbon-rich by-product.
The biosyngas produced inside the biomass power generation plant can be used to replace fossil gas in industrial processes. It can also be routed through a generator to produce electricity or combined heat and power (CHP), turning the biomass energy plant into a fully integrated on-site utility.
What is a biomass power plant?
A biomass power plant turns organic leftovers - wood chips, crop residues, bagasse, and other agricultural by-products - into usable energy. The plant converts this material into electricity or heat through processes designed for each feedstock, most commonly combustion or gasification.
By feeding on waste streams that would otherwise be burned, buried, or left to decay, a biomass energy plant gives discarded resources a second life. Having a biomass power generation plant cuts the environmental footprint of energy production and strengthens local economies by keeping both fuel and value close to home.
Advantages of biomass - a reliable energy stream from nature
Biomass residues never stop flowing. Agriculture, forestry, and wood-processing industries generate fresh biomass every day, and a biomass power plant taps into this steady stream. These feedstocks move in natural and industrial cycles forming a closed loop that cuts waste and keeps resources in motion. Because this flow is predictable throughout the year, a power plant biomass setup offers dependable, cost-efficient renewable energy.
What is Biosyngas?
Biosyngas is a renewable biogas consisting of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H₂) and minimal methane. It offers a significantly lower climate impact compared to fossil alternatives like LPG, without compromising on quality. Biosyngas can replace traditional fossil fuels in many industrial processes, making it an efficient and sustainable solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while meeting energy demands.
OUR BIOMASS GASIFICATION PROCESS TURNS RESIDUE INTO A CLEAN AND STABLE FUEL
Full allowance of feedstock
- The system handles larger biomass scrap by running it through a mill or dryer before feeding it into the biomass gasifier. Some materials like MDF or sawdust can enter without any preprocessing.
- The process accepts fine-fraction biomass below <2 mm, providing broad flexibility in feedstock choice and full compatibility with fine residues.
- The modular design allows the biomass energy plant to be tailored to each customer’s waste stream, adapting to different industrial by-products.
- The small reactor size makes fine-fraction feedstock especially suitable, turning what is often a disposal challenge into efficient fuel.
"Meva’s technology offers a compelling pathway for industries to decarbonise without compromising on quality or cost"
Karl Nehammer, Vice-President responsible for energy at EIB
Our biomass power plants are strategically located at our customer's site, where the energy is consumed
Products
Effect
Application
4,5 - 15 MW
Metallurgy, Tissue drying, Lime, Concrete, Ceramic & glass
4,5 - 10 MW
Tissue drying
Wood and furniture
Production on site. On us.
Meva Energy offers both EPA and turnkey solutions. With an Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA), we build, own, and operate the renewable energy plant directly at your site. You simply purchase the energy it generates. No upfront investment, no operational burden—just predictable, low-emission energy delivered where you need it.
Prefer To Own The Plant?
Our turnkey solution puts you in control. We provide a fully customized, ready-to-run facility that integrates seamlessly into your production. You invest, we deliver.
Peter Kvist, Sales Manager
You could to be carbon negative by 2030. Speak with us today!