The main objective of KOFERT ORGANIC SRL is to produce solid organic fertilizer, as defined in REGULATION (EU) 2019/1009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019, using strictly organic materials namely poultry manure adjusted with other organic waste (feathers from slaughter, blood, water, finished product) as a sub-material intended to increase the moisture and obtain an optimal porosity in the compost pile.
In order to obtain an effective composting and accelerated aerobic fermentation of manure, as well as to homogenize the resulting organic fertilizer, KOFERT ORGANIC SRL uses Kohshin composting lines type KNLL-6000 SHW – Japanese technology – specially designed for the total disposal of manure from livestock farms and individual households and the continuous transformation of animal manure into a highly efficient, stable, hygienic, homogeneous, granulated, stable, homogeneous organic fertilizer, in a cycle of 30-40 days. The manure fermentation is aerobic and takes place at temperatures of about 70 degrees C, completely sterilizing the product by eliminating germs and parasites and reducing to zero the germination rate of the seeds in animal manure.
This project aims to implement an “organized industrial system” for the production of organic fertilizers of high efficiency, with regional spread in the location Strada Stejarului nr 10, Mihailesti, Giurgiu County. In this respect, the first phase aims to implement a composting plant KNLL-6000 SHW by aerobic fermentation, with a capacity of about 60 – 70 tons of manure per day, operating 1 cycle/day (10-12 hours). The second phase of the project foresees the realization of 2 more similar automated lines (2 x KNLL-6000 SHW) at the same location, so that the total capacity of the manure composting plant at the location will reach at least 200 tons/day.
In choosing the location, the annual quantities of manure from laying hen farms resulting from the daily sanitation of the barn or after depopulation were taken into account.
The manure composting plant consists of 3 composting lines KNLL-6000 SHW, will include a sorting line, a 4-port packaging line for packaging the finished product in 5 kg, 7.5 kg, 10 kg and 20 kg PE bags, as well as in 500 kg Big-Bags.
The KNLL 6000-SHW composting line continuously processes a minimum of 900-1,050 tons/month of natural manure at an operating mode of 10-12 hours/day. At an operating mode of 2 cycles per day, the total capacity of the line is 1,800-2,100 tons/month. The line will process animal manure (laying hens). The final product is a stable, stable, hygienic, homogeneous, high-efficiency, granular organic fertilizer. This composting line operates continuously and is automated, with an average processing capacity of 60-70 tons of manure/day with a moisture content of about 55% at the input.
The final product obtained in Kohshin plants is a complex organic fertilizer with a moisture content of 15%-20% (dry). In addition to the basic N-P-K nutrients, the fertilizer contains other compounds of significant nutritional value in agriculture (calcium, magnesium, etc.). It has a balanced pH around 7-7.5 beneficial for the soil, and significant organic matter contains carbon-containing compounds, thus significantly influencing the improvement of soil structure and its ability to retain water.
The use of organic fertilizer from Kohshin plants regulates the soil carbon cycle by reducing atmospheric carbon. Soil with a high percentage of organic matter improves crop yields and is more resistant to both wind and water. Organic matter in fertilizer increases gas exchange and adds beneficial micro-organisms to the soil.
The end product of the Kohshin composting lines is a universal, homogeneous, stable and granular organic fertilizer.
The project is currently undergoing a carbon credit certification process to join the international Gold Standard accreditation, which uses innovative approaches to quantify, certify and maximize climate security and sustainable development impacts under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals and is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Upon successful completion of the Gold Standard certification, Kofert Organic SRL aims to receive carbon credits in an amount equal to the certified CO2 emission reductions realized through the project activities.
The total GHG emission reductions for the 15-year crediting period (2025-2039) are estimated at 347,175 tCO2e, and the estimated average annual GHG emission is about 23,145 tCO2e.
The project is expected to pass the Gold Standard preliminary assessment by the end of 2024 and continue the certification process during 2025, with the goal of receiving carbon credits in 2026. After this date, the project will receive CO2 credits for a 5-year cycle, renewable 3 times, after passing the full verification process.
The project’s first tender for the purchase of major equipment was held in the summer of 2024, which is considered the project’s start date in accordance with Gold Standard rules and requirements. Then, final commissioning of the facility is estimated to take place in the spring of 2025, starting commercial operation at the same time.
In accordance with the UN CDM methodology applied for the assessment of emission reductions, the baseline scenario is the situation where, in the absence of project activity, the organic matter, manure from laying hens, is left to decay within the project boundary and methane is emitted to the atmosphere.
Reference emissions are the amount of methane emitted from the decay of degradable organic carbon in manure.
Our project aims to address two pressing challenges simultaneously: managing manure waste and improving soil health. Through partnerships with livestock farms and agricultural enterprises, we are implementing a sustainable solution to turn manure into compost through aerobic composting.
Major benefits of reducing methane emissions through aerobic composting include:
Landfill hazard reduction: By minimizing organic waste in landfills, the project reduces the risk of landfill gas buildup, which can cause fires and explosions.
Educational opportunities: The project provides an effort for educational initiatives on composting, sustainability and the benefits of waste and emission reduction. These benefits highlight the comprehensive advantages of aerobic composting, from economic and environmental gains to improved public health and community involvement.
The project can indirectly contribute to Goal 4 by raising awareness and promoting education on sustainable waste management practices and agricultural sustainability in the community.
The project will ensure equal opportunities for men and women in employment, decision-making and benefit sharing.
Creating new jobs in the waste collection, processing and energy generation sectors contributes to the goal of promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
By reducing manure waste and converting it into valuable resources (compost), the project supports the objective of ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns.
The project contributes to climate change mitigation by reducing methane emissions from composting organic waste in landfills.
The project activity is located in the following location in Romania, Stejarului Street no 10, Mihailesti, Giurgiu, with the following coordinates:
44°18’30.20661”N
25°51’10.01737”E