en.Wedoany.com Reported - Chile's Ñuble Region Deputy Minister of Energy, Cristián Jaque, recently visited the Lipigas BioLNG (BioGNL) plant in Chillán Viejo to learn firsthand about this initiative that converts agricultural waste into renewable energy.

During the visit, officials learned about the process of converting biogas from agricultural waste into BioGNL, a 100% renewable and carbon-neutral fuel. The plant processes a total of 11,500 cubic meters of biogas per day through stages of filtration, purification, cooling, and liquefaction.

This renewable fuel is already being used in the heavy transport sector, one of the most challenging areas for decarbonization in Chile's production structure. The initiative directly contributes to the energy transition of industries with high logistics demands and demonstrates the feasibility of concrete circular economy alternatives.

Currently, the project fuels the operation of 130 heavy-duty trucks. Lipigas and its partner HAM are working to install a second module by October this year, with the goal of meeting the fuel needs of 270 trucks by the end of the year. This initiative is a collaboration between MaxAgro, HAM, and Lipigas, transforming agricultural waste into renewable energy for production sectors requiring cleaner and more efficient solutions.

Deputy Minister of Energy Cristián Jaque highlighted that the project uses agricultural waste to produce BioGNL, currently powering 130 trucks with plans to expand to 270, involving the decarbonization of heavy transport, one of the most strategic sectors of Chile's economy. Paulo Castelli, Engineering Manager for Energy Solutions at Lipigas, stated that the visit allowed the operation to be showcased on-site, as the company produces, transports, and delivers BioGNL from the Ñuble Region to its customers to advance the decarbonization of heavy-duty freight trucks.

This BioGNL model positions the Ñuble Region as an area capable of driving local energy solutions, impacting the circular economy, production development, and energy transition. The initiative aligns with the government's strategy of linking decarbonization with industrial competitiveness and regional development. Through this operation, Lipigas aims to expand the use of renewable fuels in Chile and demonstrate that agricultural waste can be transformed into a clean energy source for key economic sectors.

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