Decarbonisation through biomass
Since 2008, RAGT has been advancing the energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation of industries and regions through the use of biomass
Our mission within the RAGT Group
As a player committed to agricultural and environmental change, RAGT has been developing a business dedicated to decarbonisation through biomass since 2008. This business combines research, engineering and support to transform plant by-products into efficient and responsible fuels.
In line with the Group's CSR commitments, it plays an active role in decarbonisation by reconciling energy and industrial performance.
Our scope of activity
Headquartered in Albi, in France’s Occitanie region, the biomass decarbonisation business operates across the entire country. It collaborates closely with industrial, agricultural, and institutional partners, who also participate in European-scale research projects.
Agriculture has an essential role to play in tomorrow's energy mix. RAGT is active across the entire agricultural value chain, and is a key partner in optimising resources, boosting performance and promoting energy sufficiency at the local level.
Our services
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Formulation of solid biofuels from biomass
Development of CALYS® technology, formulation of mixed wood pellets (hardwood)...
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Consulting and engineering in biomass energy recovery
Advisory services in decarbonisation and biofuel production, resource assessments, development of production processes, and support for local authorities in their granulation unit projects, etc.
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Technical tests and analyses
Thermochemical characterisation of biomass, pilot tests on biomass pre-treatment and granulation, combustion tests, etc.
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Research and development
Participation in national and international programmes focused on combustion, pelletisation, gasification and the properties of biomass.
Key figures
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1 single agropellet recognised on the market and by the ADEME:
the CALYS® agropellet - +90% greenhouse gas emissions avoided
- 1 biomass analysis and testing laboratory
- 8 000 biomass samples analysed since 2006
*Calculations based on the RED directive and validated by the certification body as part of ISCC-EU certification.
Why decarbonise with RAGT?
- Technical expertise: a multidisciplinary team dedicated to biomass and its development
- Testing platform: 3 analysis and testing laboratories supporting projects
- Tailor-made solutions: leveraging RAGT's know-how and expertise according to the customer's specific needs
- Sector vision: a key player in shaping and developing the biomass-energy sector (co-chairmanship of the solid biofuels standardisation committee, project expertise for ADEME, etc.), benefiting from an integrated, matrix approach across RAGT Group's agricultural, industrial and regional businesses.
- CSR commitment: projects aligned with a circular, local and sustainable logic
Decarbonising with agricultural biomass
Biomass covers all organic matter of plant or animal origin. The RAGT Group's activities focus on agricultural and industrial by-products and residues: husks, linseed shives, cereal straw, vine shoots, etc.
Making the most of this diversity of agricultural co-products requires addressing technical and supply chain challenges: multiple origins, heterogeneous physico-chemical characteristics, and the challenging combustibility of raw materials, etc.
The formulation technology patented by RAGT involves assembling biomasses and adding natural additives to balance the combustion chemistry.
In this way, it is possible to produce pellets from a variety of agricultural biomasses, with consistent, controlled combustion and operating qualities that meet market standards. These are CALYS® agropellets, intended for industry and urban heating networks. They are produced by a network of licensed producers throughout France, using their existing pelleting equipment to produce these innovative agropellets.
Through its formulation expertise and knowledge of biomass, RAGT contributes to:
- supplying high-performance biofuels
- reducing the industrial carbon footprint
- boosting the circular and regional economy
