Alltech has launched the REVELEX range of solutions for biogas plants

Alltech, a company active in the field of animal health and nutrition, has announced REVELEX™, a series of integrated solutions developed to increase energy production in anaerobic digestion (biogas) systems. The company explained that the system, developed based on its expertise in the biological sciences, combines technologies, diagnostic tools, and consulting services designed to optimize biogas production and plant efficiency.

REVELEX was developed based on an approach tailored to the characteristics of the feedstock entering anaerobic digesters. Designed to offer solutions for various feedstock types—such as high-fiber plant materials, food waste, liquid manure, and systems with limited nutrient balance—the system aims to increase methane production, support process stability, and help extract more energy from existing resources.

Dr. Patrick Ward, Director of Applications for Alltech in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, noted that many anaerobic digestion facilities operate below their potential due to the variability of the feedstocks used and the challenges of maintaining biological processes at optimal levels. Ward explained that REVELEX goes beyond simply offering a product; it provides a holistic approach that combines biological sciences, diagnostics, and technical consulting. He added that the company’s research in this field has yielded results that will contribute to renewable energy production and sustainability goals.

Alltech has categorized the REVELEX solution family into three main groups based on the types of raw materials used. Accordingly, REVELEX™ PF is designed for fiber-rich raw materials; REVELEX™ PL is intended for systems that primarily use liquid manure and animal manure; and REVELEX™ PM was developed for mineral optimization in facilities where performance is limited by nutrient balance. The company notes that this modular structure allows operators to select solutions tailored to their specific systems.

According to the statement, the system aims to support the reduction of waste by increasing methane yield, stabilizing biogas production, more effectively utilizing feedstocks, and improving resource efficiency.

The research conducted during REVELEX’s development process was carried out by the Alltech European Applications Laboratory in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland. During the initial analysis phase, which lasted approximately 12 months, system performance was examined in detail, and results obtained under controlled conditions through biochemical methane potential (BMP) analyses were subsequently validated in actual biogas plants.

One of the field applications was carried out at the Ballydown Milk farm in the Banbridge region of Northern Ireland. While the farm used feedstocks with varying compositions—including liquid manure, silage, and various organic materials—it was noted that facility performance could be managed more effectively following the application.

Farm operator James Martin stated in his remarks that, following the work conducted with Alltech, biogas production increased by approximately 12 to 15 percent, while inputs to the digester system were reduced by about half. Martin said the results provided a positive return on investment and that he was satisfied with the application.