Pekka Vinkki is the "bionääri" of the year

”Biogas offers huge opportunities for the Finnish agricultural sector. For my part, I want to contribute to strengthening the energy and nutrient self-sufficiency of Finnish agriculture and create new opportunities for farms,” Pekka sums up.

Demeca was founded 15 years ago in 2008 and currently employs approximately 60 people. We manufacture smart solutions for agricultural manure processing and fraction utilisation, as well as for self-sufficient energy production. Product development and delivery of biogas plants have been part of Demeca’s operations from the very beginning.

The development of a biogas plant operating on the wet digestion principle began in Haapavesi in 2002 and Pekka TTip has been involved in the development work since 2005. The first plant delivery was made in 2004-2005. We have built or delivered 25 full-scale biogas reactors that are in operation or about to start operations. We will present new biogas plants around Finland at an open house day, where you can learn more about the operations of the biogas plant and farms.

The Finnish Biocycle and Biogas Association invited nominations for the 2023 Bionaari title – June-August. The Board of Directors of the Finnish Biocycle and Biogas Association selected Bionaar based on the proposals received.

The Finnish Biocycle and Biogas Association wishes to award the Bionaari title to a person who has promoted the progress of nutrient recycling in Finland or abroad through their example and actions. The selection criteria for a bionar are:

• He has shown true willpower, stamina and diligence to promote the nutrient cycle.
• The person has had a positive impact on the development of the industry through their own actions.

”Bionääri” title has been awarded to the following persons:

2023 Pekka Vinkki, CO and founder, Demeca Oy

2022 Jyrki Heilä, entrepreneur and chairman of the board (Biopir Oy ja Nurmon Bioenergia Oy)

22021 Sari Luostarinen, Senior Researcher and Chief Specialist, Luonnonvarakeskus

2018 Juhani Suvilampi, toimitusjohtaja, Watrec Oy

2017 Juha Pirkkamaa, toiminnanjohtaja, Biolaitosyhdistys ry

2016 Jukka Rintala, professori, Tampereen Yliopisto

2015 Leif Åkers, toimitusjohtaja, Stormossen Oy

For more information, please contact Anna Virolainen-Hynnä, Executive Director of the Finnish Biocycle and Biogas Association, 0400987805, anna.virolainen-hynna@biokierto.fi

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Suomen Biokierto ja Biokaasu ry

Demeca Oy