Syngas vs. Biogas – What’s the difference?
Biogas (methane) is produced from the anaerobic fermentation of agricultural based inputs such as livestock waste. Syngas is produced from a chemical/thermal conversion (high temperature combustion in an enclosed container) of wood or cellulosic biomass. Because the inputs and technology to produce biogas and syngas are different, the resulting gas output is also different. For example, using the latest technology transportation fuels can be obtained using wood syngas, but methane is a less concentrated fuel it is better suited for other purposes.
