Start Your Digester Project on the Right Path

Turn startup pains into operational gains with Azura Associates. We have over 30 years of hands-on experience in anaerobic digestion and industrial wastewater treatment, gained at client sites across North America, South America, and Europe. Azura is a highly experienced technical execution, regulatory compliance, and operational risk advisory firm.

Whether you are in the beginning conceptual, feasibility, or Front-End Loading (FEL) stage through final design, construction, or start-up, our development, design, and design review services can reduce your risk. Our focus on your process allows us to spot insights and develop solutions others may miss.

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Azura’s 4 Pillars of Anaerobic Digester Success

After decades of experience working with anaerobic digester facilities, we have found there are four key pillars that will determine the success of your project. The four pillars are:

Feedstock
Biogas
Community
Digestate

Careful consideration of each of the four pillars will determine the success of your anaerobic digester project.

Whether you are looking to evaluate a new opportunity, develop a new project, or design a modest upgrade to an existing facility, Azura Associates can help.

Azura’s expert team of bioprocess engineers help our clients achieve stable biogas production, generate consistent revenues, and navigate dynamic regulatory environments. Our services are typically broken into three main categories:

Pre-Development	Development	Operating
– Accelerated Decision Making – Project Rapid Screening – Project Definition – Due Diligence – Pre-FEED Design Basis Memorandum	– Technical Due Diligence – Owner’s Advisor – Red-Flag Report – Process Model Validation – Business Model Validation – Risk Register – Risk Management Plan	– Process Audit – Performance Benchmarking – Biological Optimization – Troubleshooting – Transaction Due Diligence – Operator Training & Coaching – Reseeding and Restart

“When we engaged Azura we were having to curtail production due to wastewater issues and were looking at significant capital costs to improve discharge compliance. Dave and his team were able to come in quickly and really understand our processes and issues. Using their data-based approach Azura suggested alternate wastewater compliance approaches that we had not thought of. Ultimately, Azura developed a process-savvy solution that we were able to implement at almost no capital cost. I really enjoy knowing that I can pick up the phone at anytime and call Dave to discuss an issue, and he will always be there to help. Dave takes pride in his professional approach to solving issues at the plant. We have continued to use his services beyond the scope of the first project.”

Greg Z. Process Engineer, Chemical Manufacturing Facility

“Azura was instrumental in helping resolve a nagging sewer bylaw compliance issue. We’re a food processor and having Dave in our corner when it came to understanding BOD, TSS, and FOG, combined with their data-driven approach to pH control, really helped us in our dealings with the municipality. Azura understands that a true comprehensive solution to a technical problem also includes clear guidance on complying with regulatory authorities.”

Dez P.Director of Process Innovation, Prepared Foods Manufacturer