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Green transition
in practice

Demonstrating and disseminating the benefits of producing biogas from bio-waste

About the project

The project aims to stimulate the green transition in PL and NO by demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of using biowaste for biogas production in the Municipal Functional Region Tomaszów Mazowiecki-Opoczno and lay the groundwork for scaling up in other regions.

Poland and Norway are committed to increasing the role of biogas in their energy mixes since both have low biogas production compared to the potential. The broader use of biogas will help Poland fulfill its Paris commitments and improve energy security. Poland has a well-established national network of gas pipelines into which biogas can be fed to increase the flexibility of biogas end-uses and significantly reduce transportation costs. District heating is another potential use of biowaste in Poland if a reliable supply can be secured.

The government’s plans for green climate transformation in Norway (Klimaplanen 2030) repeatedly indicate biowaste and bioenergy as crucial resources in achieving the goals. Norway has no national gas grid but a considerable potential for liquefied biogas for transportation and a potential for more heating based on biowaste. The similarities and differences in the challenges of each country suggest that Norway and Poland can learn from each other in this area.

Financing

The project is financed within the framework of the Fund for Bilateral Relations, the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 and Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021.
The Fund for Bilateral Relations: The European Economic Area Financial Mechanism and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism and, i.e. the EEA and Norway Grants, are a form of foreign aid granted by Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to new EU member states. The main objectives of the EEA and Norway Grants are: to contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area and to strengthen the bilateral relations between the Donor States and the Beneficiary State. The project received funding as a result of an open call for bilateral initiatives in the area of Green Transition between Poland and Norway.

More info about Funds:  https://www.eog.gov.pl/en/site/learn-more-about-the-grants/  

Partners

Institute of Environmental Protection – National Research Institute is a scientific institute supervised by the Minister of Climate and Environment. The primary goal of the Institute is to create scientific foundations for environmental protection, provide knowledge to government and local government administration and business entities, as well as to raise the level of ecological awareness and shape the ecological attitudes of society. FollowingIn accordance with the statute, the Institute conducts scientific research and research and development work for the development of the economy, regarding environmental protection, sustainable development, counteracting climate change and rational use of the environment and its resources. The Institute also conducts research and assesses the state of the environment, including as part of environmental monitoring.
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Vista Analyse is a social science consultancy focusing primarily on economic research, policy analysis and advice, and evaluations. The company implements various projects to the highest professional standards, with independence and integrity. The team behind Vista Analyse has high academic credentials and broad experience inwithin consulting. Vista Analyse’s key thematic areas of interest include climate change, energy, transport, urban planning and social welfare issues.
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