Lake-Bottom Biogas Separators for Rwanda’s Lake Kivu

This project involved the design and fabrication of 17 stainless steel biogas separators, specifically engineered for underwater deployment in Lake Kivu, one of the world’s most methane-rich inland bodies. The equipment was delivered to Shema Power Lake Kivu Ltd., a key renewable energy player in East Africa.

These custom-engineered separators are installed on the lakebed to extract and separate methane-rich biogas trapped in deep sediments, enabling its safe capture and use for clean power generation. The project supports Rwanda’s national strategy for sustainable, decentralized energy supply while mitigating potential lake gas eruption risks.