BIOENERGIA DE NUEVO LEON (BENLESA)

Summary

This video showcases the innovative efforts of BNG Leche, the first project in Mexico and Latin America to generate renewable energy from solid waste. By harnessing biogas produced from organic waste decomposition, the company creates clean energy while reducing harmful emissions. Through a public-private partnership with the government of Nuevo León, BNG Leche operates a modular energy plant that provides electricity to local municipalities, businesses, and institutions. The project promotes environmental sustainability, helping reduce greenhouse gases and offering significant energy savings, with the potential for further expansion to meet growing energy needs.

Takeaways

• 😀 The current times demand urgent environmental care and the use of all resources, especially through recycling.
• 😀 The company BNG Leche specializes in generating renewable energy from organic waste, utilizing bacterial decomposition in anaerobic conditions to produce biogas.
• 😀 BNG Leche is the first project in Mexico and Latin America to generate renewable energy from solid waste.
• 😀 It is the result of a public-private partnership between Bioeléctrica de Monterrey and the government of Nuevo León.
• 😀 The plant has been progressively expanded, with three phases (Monterrey 1, 2, and 3) increasing its generation capacity to a total of 17 MW, with plans for further expansion to 25-30 MW.
• 😀 The plant operates 24/7, utilizing high-tech systems to convert organic waste into biogas, which powers motogenerators to produce electricity.
• 😀 Excess biogas is safely burned to prevent its release into the environment, as it is a potent greenhouse gas.
• 😀 The energy generated is injected into the national grid and supplied to various partners, including municipalities, companies, and government institutions in Nuevo León.
• 😀 The project offers multiple benefits, including waste reduction, energy savings for users, and a significant decrease in greenhouse gas emissions.
• 😀 The environmental impact is substantial, preventing emissions equivalent to 140,000 cars and the energy produced is enough to power 33,000 social housing units in Mexico.
• 😀 The company is committed to innovation, sustainable energy solutions, and environmental protection, ensuring that future generations can meet their own needs without compromising the planet.

Q & A

What is the main goal of the company described in the transcript?

The main goal of the company is to generate renewable energy from organic waste, helping to protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

What process is used to generate biogas in the company’s plant?

The company uses the decomposition of organic matter by bacterial action in anaerobic conditions to produce biogas.

What is the capacity of the company's energy generation plant?

The plant has a total capacity of 17 megawatts, with plans to increase it to 25-30 megawatts in the near future.

What technological features does the plant have?

The plant is modular and operates with cutting-edge technology, including independent motor generators that operate automatically 24/7.

How is excess biogas managed in the energy generation process?

Excess biogas is burned before it reaches the motor to prevent it from escaping into the environment and causing a significant greenhouse gas impact.

How does the company contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

By generating energy from biogas, the company prevents harmful emissions and reduces the impact of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

What are some of the key partners and users of the energy generated by the company?

The energy is supplied to municipalities in Nuevo León, as well as companies and institutions such as the Monterrey Water and Drainage System, the Metro system, and government offices.

How does the company handle the disposal of waste?

The company utilizes a well-built landfill and applies advanced technology to recycle organic waste, transforming it into biogas and reducing harmful environmental impacts.

What are the environmental benefits of the company’s energy production?

The company’s energy production reduces the environmental impact by preventing the emission of greenhouse gases and offering an alternative to coal-powered energy production.

How does the energy produced compare to traditional energy sources?

The energy produced is sufficient to supply over 33,000 homes and is a cleaner alternative to using coal, which would require over 3,700 railway cars of coal to generate the same amount of energy.