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The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has invented Anaerobic Digestion Technology (ADT) digesters, capable of converting organic wastes to biogas.
Its Environmental Biotechnology and Bio-conservation Department (EBD) spearheaded the invention.
Speaking at the unveiling of the prototype bio-digesters and bio-methane process optimisation test systems yesterday in Abuja, Head of the Department, Dr. Gloria Obioh, said the three modular digesters (BEGS L250, BEGS L500 and BEGS L1000) were designed and fabricated by scientists in the department.
She said the three Biogas Electricity Generating Sets (BEGS) would be used for cooking and electricity generation by households and micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs), adding that the inventions would contribute significantly to national development.
Speaking, Acting Director-General/CEO of NABDA, Prof. Alex Akpa, noted that the increasing need for reduction of pollution and re-use of Biodegradable Organic Feedstock (BOF) such as food and agro-related wastes, sewage sludge and municipal organic wastes, necessitated the development of the bio-digesters.
