Ijskoud

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Ijskoud is a co-op headquartered in Denekamp, Netherlands specializing in Biogas.

Energiecoöperatie IJskoud is a cooperative of six dairy farmers in Noord-Deurningen, Netherlands, producing biogas from cattle manure. The initiative emerged from the foundation Energieneutraal Noord-Deurningen with the goal of achieving energy neutrality. Manure is transported directly from the barn to digesters, where methane and ammonia are captured and converted to biogas. The gas is delivered directly via pipeline to end-users in Denekamp 24/7. The digestate remaining after gas production is used as high-quality soil fertilizer. The cooperative operates with a circular agriculture model, integrating nature management and biodiversity conservation on farms, including hedgerow seeding with herbs and flowers. The project is noted for its innovation in direct farm-to-consumer biogas delivery.