De.OXO Biogas®

Deoxygenation of biogas: to reach an ultra-pure biogas stream with a low oxygen content and high value. A necessity to meet strict gas-to-grid regulations.

Ultra-pure before upgrading

HyGear’s compact De.OXO Biogas® system for biogas deoxygenation removes oxygen from biogas before the upgrading process. It easily integrates with any biogas upgrader to increase biogas purity to oxygen levels as low as <5 ppmv. Additionally, it increases the overall value of biogas. Removing oxygen and impurities before upgrading is essential to comply with strict regulations for injecting biomethane (RNG) into the gas grid.

Features De.OXO Biogas®

  • Removes oxygen from biogas.
  • Purifies biogas stream before biogas upgrading.
  • Improves operational efficiency.
  • Operations at low pressure (almost at atmospheric pressure).
  • Easy-to-integrate with any biogas upgrader.
  • Completely skid built and easy transport in a container.
  • Cost reduction*.

Smart design & easy integration

While many deoxygenation biogas technologies remove oxygen and water after the membranes at high pressure, we designed our system differently for higher efficiency. It integrates after the cooling and pretreatment step, but before compression and membrane separation. As a result, water is naturally removed in the downstream membranes, eliminating the need for an additional water removal or TSA step. This innovation reduces both CAPEX and OPEX costs.

Process De.OXO Biogas high-low pressure
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Tailored for the biogas market

The biogas market has strict oxygen content regulations. To meet these standards, bioenergy businesses can integrate a De.OXO Biogas® system, which increases operational efficiency and the overall value of biogas. This system provides a strategic advantage for companies in the US bioenergy sector.

De.OXO Biogas® solution

Oxygen removal from biogas with in-house technology. The image below is an illustrative representation of the De.OXO Biogas®.

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Drycooler

The dry cooler ensures that the biogas remains at an optimal temperature for efficient oxygen removal while protecting system components and improving overall performance.
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Reactor vessel

The reactor vessel is the heart of the De.OXO® Biogas technology. Here, a reaction between oxygen and methane happens on high temperature forming water and CO₂. This reaction removes the oxygen from the gas stream. The result is an oxygen concentration below 5 ppm, making the gas suitable for industrial applications requiring high purity.
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Heat exchanger

In this heat exchanger, the biogas is introduced via a biogas blower and then flows back to the reactor vessel while heated up. The heat exchanger captures waste heat and uses it to preheat the incoming biogas before it enters the reactor.
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