Technical Due Diligence to
De-Risk your AD Project Investment

BioConsult provides rigorous technical due diligence services to help investors, developers, and operators evaluate the performance, viability, and risks associated with anaerobic digestion and biogas projects. Our multi-disciplinary team offers impartial insight across every stage of the project lifecycle, from initial concept through to operational optimisation.

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Our detailed technical due diligence services:

Technology and Design Review

  • Process Design Validation: Critical assessment of proposed AD technology and configuration

  • Equipment Selection Analysis: Evaluation of major equipment choices and supplier capabilities

  • Mass and Energy Balance Verification: Independent validation of design calculations and performance projections

  • Feedstock Suitability Assessment: Analysis of substrate characteristics and availability risks

  • Site Condition Evaluation: Assessment of location-specific factors affecting project viability

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Performance and Risk Analysis

  • Gas Yield Projections: Independent verification of biogas production estimates

  • Operational Reliability Assessment: Evaluation of technology track record and potential failure modes

  • Regulatory Compliance Review: Assessment of planning, environmental, and safety compliance

  • Grid Connection Feasibility: Evaluation of electrical infrastructure and connection requirements

Operating Plant Assessment

  • Performance Benchmarking: Comparison of actual vs. design performance across all key metrics

  • Equipment Condition Survey: Detailed assessment of asset condition and remaining useful life

  • Operational Efficiency Analysis: Identification of optimization opportunities and performance gaps

  • Maintenance Requirements Review: Evaluation of upcoming capital expenditure needs

  • Financial Performance Validation: Technical verification of revenue and cost assumptions

Performance Optimisation

  • Capacity Enhancement Studies: Analysis of safe capacity increase opportunities

  • Efficiency Improvement Identification: Technical and commercial optimisation opportunities

  • Revenue Diversification Analysis: Assessment of additional income stream potential

  • Operational Cost Reduction: Identification of operating expense optimisation opportunities

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FAQ’s

  • Technical due diligence involves an independent review of anaerobic digestion projects to validate design, assess operational risks, and ensure project feasibility before investment or acquisition.

  • Investors, project developers, operators, and lenders all benefit from due diligence to reduce risk, validate financial models, and uncover hidden technical or regulatory challenges.

  • We help uncover risks related to equipment reliability, biogas yield accuracy, regulatory non-compliance, feedstock supply, and unplanned capex exposure.

  • Yes, we offer follow-up consultancy, including process optimisation, permit applications, and implementation of performance improvements.

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Get in touch

Need expert technical insight?

Contact us to discuss your project or request a tailored technical due diligence proposal.

consult@biocongroup.co.uk

+44 (0) 1642 679000

1 Navigator Court, Stockton-On-Tees, England, TS18 3TQ