From waste to heat: a circular step forward
Twence has been using household VFG waste to generate biogas for many years now. Until recently, this biogas was used to generate electricity, among other things. With the arrival of the green gas plant, we are now able to upgrade biogas into green gas — a fully renewable alternative to natural gas. This means that, using VFG waste as a basis, 1,700 households can be heated in a sustainable way. At the same time, we will continue to generate electricity on a grand scale at our power plants using both non-recyclable residual waste and non-recyclable wood waste.

Sustainable infrastructure under construction
Construction is set to start this week. From our existing biogas storage tank, a 400-metre-long underground pipeline is being laid to safely transport the biogas to a new location on our site. A modern green gas plant is to be constructed here to upgrade biogas to the quality of natural gas. Via a direct connection, this gas will be supplied locally in Hengelo to the existing gas grid. Over the next few months, our efforts will be focused on completing the plant. We will be supported throughout this by A.Hak, Bright, Billfinger, GMB, Omexom and Enexis. It is expected that the green gas will be delivered to the natural gas grid in late 2025.

A first for Hengelo — and for the province of Twente
Twence is the first company to supply green gas to the natural gas grid in Hengelo. And by producing it directly from VFG waste, we are contributing to the energy transition, making the cycle both local and tangible. Residents of Twente can soon hand in their VFG waste – and will soon receive sustainable heating in return.

Together towards a sustainable region.