Since 2022, Fornovo Gas, an Italian company specializing in the production of gas compressors, has become a Benefit Corporation. This decision commits the company to pursuing ambitious goals in environmental, social, and governance sustainability.
This choice has provided continuity to a strategic priority that has always guided the company’s focus on people, the environment, customers, and the community. By becoming a Benefit Corporation, Fornovo Gas has renewed its commitment to achieving its business objectives by implementing its ethical vision for the environment, society, and people.
INTRODUCING THE DA300 COMPRESSOR WITH D13 CYLINDER, WHICH INCREASES ENERGY EFFICIENCY, SAVINGS, AND SUSTAINABILITY
Against this backdrop, in an era defined by the urgent need for an effective and sustainable energy transition, Fornovo Gas, a leading company in the production of reciprocating compressors, marks a new and fundamental chapter. The company has unveiled its latest innovation: the DA300 vertical reciprocating compressor equipped with the new D13 cylinder, a cutting-edge engineering solution specifically designed for the treatment of biogas, CO₂, and water-saturated gases. This new technology not only improves performance but also redefines the industry’s energy efficiency standards, promising a significant reduction in operating costs and a lower environmental impact.
This news represents a turning point for all operators in the biogas and biomethane sector, a constantly expanding market of crucial importance for achieving decarbonization goals. The main challenge in this field has always been to manage gas mixtures, which are often wet and corrosive, while maintaining high reliability and, above all, optimizing energy consumption—one of the largest expense items for these plants.
THE D13 CYLINDER IS A CONCENTRATION OF POWER AND ROBUSTNESS
Fornovo Gas’s answer to this challenge is the D13 cylinder, a concentration of power, robustness, and intelligent design. Made with the highest quality materials selected to withstand the most severe conditions, the D13 cylinder is the beating heart of a system that guarantees consistent performance over time. Its structure uses spheroidal cast iron to ensure exceptional durability and robustness, ionically nitrided alloy steel for superior resistance to wear and corrosion, and tempered alloy steel to handle the high pressures and temperatures typical of these applications without issue.
+15% IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The result of this constructional excellence is a leap forward in efficiency. The DA300 compressor with the D13 cylinder boasts a 15% increase in energy efficiency compared to other compression technologies commonly used for water-saturated gases. In practical terms, this translates to an estimated monthly energy saving of 21,000 kWh, calculated under standard operating conditions (compression from 0.1 to 16 bar with a flow rate of 1100 Nm³/h). This is an impressive figure that, on an annual basis, allows plants to drastically reduce operating costs and improve their economic and environmental sustainability.
100% OIL-FREE
Another fundamental pillar of the new solution is its 100% oil-free technology, compliant with the API 618 standard. The complete absence of oil in the compression process eliminates any risk of contaminating the treated gas. This not only guarantees a biomethane or CO₂ output of the highest purity but also simplifies the downstream plant, eliminating the need for expensive oil filtration systems and reducing maintenance costs related to lubricant consumption and disposal.
Versatility is another strong point of the new system. The DA300 with the D13 cylinder has been designed to integrate seamlessly with the various biogas upgrading technologies available today. It can operate up to 8 bar for systems such as water wash, amine treatment, or PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) technology, and can go up to 16 bar for plants using the more demanding membrane technology. This flexibility makes it an ideal solution for a wide range of projects, both new and for the revamping of existing plants, allowing operators to choose the most suitable purification technology for their needs without compromising on compression.
THE DA300 COMPRESSOR HAS A NEW HEART
The innovation of the D13 cylinder is part of a corporate strategy that, for over 50 years, has placed research, development, and “Made in Italy” quality at the center of its vision. With over 2,500 installations in 60 countries, Fornovo Gas is a globally recognized partner for its ability to provide tailor-made, reliable, and technologically advanced solutions. This new release strengthens the company’s position as a key player in the energy transition, offering the market a concrete tool to make renewable energy production from biogas not only cleaner but also more economically advantageous. The DA300 compressor with its new heart, the D13 cylinder, is not just a step forward for Fornovo Gas, but an accelerator for the entire renewable energy sector.
AT WHICH INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS CAN YOU LEARN ABOUT THE DA300 WITH D13 CYLINDER?
The DA300 Compressor with D13 Cylinder is a major technological innovation that will be presented at the main specialized trade fairs worldwide.
The DA300 Compressor with D13 Cylinder will be featured at the following fairs: OGA 2025 (Kuala Lumpur), GASTECH 2025 (Milan), EDF – ENERGY, FUELS, DECARBONISATION NEC (Birmingham), SALÓN DEL GAS RENOVABLE (Valladolid), HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY EXPO-CARBON CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY EXPO (Hamburg Messe), and ECOMONDO (Rimini).
