ABOUT US
Vanward, an integrated energy company, supports a socially responsible energy mix. Practical solutions are put forth to meet the challenges of combating climate change while promoting access to energy resources in an efficient and responsible way, for all. Vanward is driving solutions to meet unconventional challenges and is focusing and prioritizing objectives for an evolution and path to a responsible secure energy mix. Vanward is creating a model of operational excellence and focusing on the importance of alliances for the promotion of local development, and global partnerships to achieve a secure energy future. Vanward is a trailblazer in the realm of waste efficiency conversions and at the forefront of turning waste into fuel. Vanward is much more than just a provider of efficiency conversion solutions – Vanward is global leading partner to provision end-to-end systems that transform waste into fuel, conserve inground fossil fuels, provide a carbon zero natural gas, produce carbon avoidance credits, and provide end to end virtual pipeline transport solutions for (LNG) Liquified Natural Gas and (RNG) Renewable Natural Gas.
Challenges
In this day and age, one of the most pressing challenges that we face is the avoidance of waste, the conservation of resources, and the efficient utilization of recyclable materials. It is no secret that the importance of environmental consciousness and sustainability is increasing on a daily basis.
When it comes to types of waste that can be turned into energy, municipal waste – the kind generated by residents and consumers and commonly known in the industry as MSW – is a prime candidate. This waste is shredded, sometimes multiple times depending on the stage of the process, and subsequently subjected to various steps that may include screening out unwanted items or material, separating out metals, sorting the waste into different types, drying it, and then feeding it into equipment that generates fuel or gas. The end product from this process is often referred to as RNG ( Renewable Natural Gas).
But that’s not all – other types of waste can also be converted into usable products. Commercially-sourced and industrial waste, green waste and wood waste, food waste, and even some plastics can be transformed into pellets that are then used for energy. While we may be oversimplifying the by-products that result from the conversion process, the bottom line is that waste is ultimately repurposed into a valuable resource instead of being consigned to a landfill.
This repurposed waste product is often utilized to fuel cement kilns, to produce electricity and thermal energy, and as a feedstock for pyrolysis plants. In addition to the environmental benefits, there are numerous other advantages to shredding waste, including the ease of sorting and the removal of contaminants for a cleaner material that can be converted into fuel, the diversion of waste from landfills, and the replacement of fossil fuels such as coal.
In conclusion, waste may have traditionally been seen as an unsightly and unwanted nuisance, but with innovative and forward-thinking solutions such as those provided by Vanward, we can transform waste into a valuable resource that benefits both the environment and society at large.