University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh teams with Agra Energy on micro-GTL
October 21, 2020
| Meghan Sapp
In Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has partnered with Agra Energy Corp. to promote a new technology that converts biogas to fuel. The renewable solution makes use of Agra Energy’s Micro-GTL (gas-to-liquids) technology that converts methane-rich biogas into liquid fuels that meet diesel fuel specifications.
A Micro-GTL pilot unit is installed and connected to the UWO-operated digester on Allen Farms in Oshkosh. A portion of the biogas produced from the dairy manure is used to create synthetic fuel products.
Goals of the pilot project include:
- • Yielding results appropriate for commercial applications.
- • Producing fuel that meets diesel specifications.
- • Evaluating operations, controls and safety to support commercial design and manufacturing.
- • Creating academic research opportunities and student internship opportunities at Agra Energy labs.
Category: Research