Biomethane - Quality Specifications for Injection into Natural Gas Distribution and Transmission Systems

Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ)
Standards Development Organisation:
Bureau de normalisation du Québec
Contact Information:
Bureau de normalisation du Québec
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/BNQ 3672-100
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
27.060; 27.190; 75.020; 75.060; 75.160.30
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

Note: The standard designation, proposed standard type and project need for this NOI (originally published December 21, 2021) was updated by the responsible SDO on February 22, 2022.  

Purpose and Scope

This standard specifies the characteristics that biomethane shall have at the injection point in the natural gas distribution or transmission system to ensure its compatibility with the characteristics of the natural gas present in the system into which it is injected.

This standard applies to biomethane produced from biogas derived from anaerobic decomposition, no matter the source of the organic material.

NOTE — In this standard, the terms "biogas" and "biomethane" correspond to the definitions given in Chapter 3.

This standard does not cover biomethane used for dedicated applications or private networks.

NOTE — For example, biomethane produced and consumed by the producer or the biomethane produced and delivered by a dedicated line to a client.

Project need:

In the early stages of the preparation of the project, interest groups have indicated a need for transposing the standard into a national standard to suit the needs of the Canadian natural gas market in terms of normative references.

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