The American Biogas Council (ABC) announced that 21 additional students have earned their digester operator certification after completing ABC’s Operator School and passing the certification exam. This latest cohort brings the total number of Certified Digester Operators nationwide to 96, expanding the specialized expertise available to biogas facilities across the U.S.
Certified Digester Operators play a critical role in ensuring anaerobic digesters perform optimally and safely. These systems recycle organic material such as manure, food waste, and wastewater sludge, capturing the methane-rich biogas the materials produce as they break down naturally. The biogas can be used to generate renewable electricity and heat, or to make renewable natural gas. Certified Operators’ specialized training covers the biological and mechanical systems that determine how well a digester functions, helping these professionals identify opportunities to improve system performance and maximize biogas volume.
Experts from industry and academia developed and teach ABC’s Operator Certification, the only program of its kind in North America. Earning certification demonstrates that these technicians have m...