Anaerobic digestion is a four step biochemical process that occurs regularly in nature.  Biologically, anaerobic digestion is the metabolic pathway (or energy making method) for some kinds of micro-organisms.  Aerobic organisms, like humans and other mammals, break down carbon substrates using oxygen molecules as electron receptors to derive energy for their bodies to use. In contrast, anaerobic organisms do not use oxygen, and instead utilize other molecules found within the organic material as the necessary electron receptors.

As a result of the extraction process, the organisms rearrange organic compounds in the material. The outcome that humans see is the physical breakdown of organic materials and the resulting production of biogas.

Through our highly engineered fermentation system, BIOFerm™ Energy Systems technology enhances this process by providing ideal environmental conditions, resulting in the efficient production of top quality biogas from a variety of organic inputs.

To see a diagram showing the biochemical pathway of anaerobic digestion, click here (279 KB).