The first public biomethane injection point in Latvia with a connection to the gas transmission network will open in Džūkste this summer.
It will allow biomethane producers to deliver gas by truck and inject it into the common system even if there is no direct connection to the distribution or transmission network, according to the single gas transmission and storage system operator Conexus Baltic Grid.
It marks an important step in Conexus’ sustainable development strategy.
The design and construction of the biomethane feed-in point is being carried out by holding company Intra-GT. The construction supervision is provided by GF Birojs and construction design from Kiwa Latvia.
Work is being carried out in four phases, covering major engineering and infrastructure construction.
The first phase will build a gas pipeline communication cable and the second an electricity supply connection. The third phase will build space for technical equipment and a branch of the transmission gas pipeline, while the fourth and final phase will build access roads and utilities.
Uldis Bariss, Chairman of Conexus, said the biomethane injection point allowed it to extend the functionality of its existing gas infrastructure and give opportunities for local green energy producers.
“Given the potential of biomethane, it is planned to establish such points in other parts of Latvia in the future,” he said.
The project is funded by the EU.
