Where biogas starts. And excellence begins.

Biological processes can only be improved when you understand what drives them. That is why Schaumann BioEnergy brings together research, laboratory analysis, in-house production, and practical expertise. These four core competencies work hand in hand toward a common goal: understanding biogas processes and continuously improving their performance.

INSIDE BIOGAS represents this integrated approach. Insights gained through research and laboratory analysis are transformed into innovative products and solutions. At the same time, practical experience from day-to-day operations generates new questions and drives further innovation. This continuous exchange between scientific research, product development, and plant operations enables us to deliver targeted solutions for the specific needs of every biogas plant.

To improve biological processes, you first need to understand them. That is why our research and development activities provide the foundation for targeted solutions that enhance biogas production.

Our research focuses on microbial starter cultures, trace elements, enzymes, the digester microbiome, and factors that may inhibit biological performance. By working across different experimental scales, we can investigate complex questions under controlled conditions and translate scientific findings into practical applications. The result is research-driven knowledge that delivers measurable benefits for everyday biogas operations.

From research directly into practice.

 

For us, analysis is about more than measuring individual parameters. It provides the foundation for understanding biological interactions and turning insights into practical recommendations for biogas plant operation.

To achieve this, we evaluate a wide range of fermentation process parameters and interpret the results within their biological context. Our analytical capabilities cover everything from macro and trace elements to organic acid profiles, as well as biogas potential, inhibition effects, and viscosity.

A single measurement does not tell the whole story. Our in-house threshold values help put analytical results into context and turn them into practical recommendations for optimizing digester performance.

Turning data into decisions.

Insights only become valuable when they are transformed into effective solutions. That is why we rely on in-house production and formulations that can be tailored to a wide range of biological requirements. Our own production capabilities enable us to develop solutions that address the specific needs of each biogas plant. For trace elements and enzymes, we develop and manufacture customized formulations designed to support different biological processes. With more than 50 raw materials at our disposal, we can create targeted solutions for a wide variety of applications in biogas production.

In the silage inoculant sector, we offer a comprehensive portfolio developed specifically for biogas applications. Depending on the substrate and operational requirements, the most suitable solution can be selected from our range. Our products include proprietary lactic acid bacteria strains developed through our own research and development and used exclusively in Schaumann products. Production takes place in Germany and Austria.

 

From formulation to finished solution.

Research, laboratory analysis, and production deliver value when applied in practice. Our biogas specialists translate insights into tailored solutions for each individual plant, adapting recommendations to the substrate, biological process, and site-specific operating conditions.

Knowledge, applied where it matters most.

At Schaumann BioEnergy, research, laboratory analysis, production, and practical expertise do not stand alone. Insights gained through research flow directly into our laboratory analysis and product development. Analytical data help our consultants better assess the operating conditions of each plant, while practical experience provides valuable input for ongoing research and development.

Every biogas plant is unique. Substrates, feeding strategies, and biological processes vary, as do the challenges of day-to-day operation. That is why our biogas specialists take a holistic view of each plant and its specific situation on site. Gas measurements taken directly at the digester, laboratory analyses, and expert advice on substrates, silage management, and biogas processes provide a shared foundation for targeted recommendations.

Our network of biogas specialists and technical consultants ensures that this expertise reaches where it matters most: directly at the plant.

That is INSIDE BIOGAS.