Senior Advisory & Fractional COO

Unlocking
Maximum Value
from Feedstock
to Pipeline

We partner with biogas & Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) developers and investors to maximize project value across the full development lifecycle — from feedstock assessment through operations.

3
Core Feedstock Streams
Full-Cycle
Pre-FEED to Pipeline
Fractional
COO Engagement Model
RNG
Pipeline-Grade Biomethane

Senior operators.
Not just advisors.

Cowrie Bioenergy Advisors brings fractional COO-level operational leadership to RNG developers and biogas project investors who need execution expertise without the full-time overhead.

We specialize in food waste, agricultural, and landfill gas projects — guiding clients from initial feedstock assessment through construction management, commissioning, and into stable, optimized operations.

Most consultants deliver a report. We deliver results.

"The right operational expertise, at the right time — without the full-time executive overhead."

— Cowrie Bioenergy Advisors
Development Advisory
Pre-FEED through commissioning — structured, stage-gated project execution
Fractional COO
Embedded operational leadership aligned with your project milestones and outcomes
Investor Support
Independent technical review and project risk assessment for gas upgrade investors

What we do
best

Every engagement is structured around your project's stage and specific execution needs — from feasibility through first gas injection.

01
RNG Project Development

End-to-end development advisory from site feasibility and technology selection through permitting, financing, and construction management.

  • Feedstock assessment & procurement strategy
  • Technology selection & vendor evaluation
  • Permitting strategy & regulatory navigation
  • Financing package preparation
02
Fractional COO Services

Senior operational leadership embedded with your team — driving development, optimizing operations, and protecting investor returns.

  • Operations team build-out & training
  • KPI framework development
  • Commissioning & startup management
  • Performance optimization programs
03
Gas Upgrade Advisory

Specialized expertise in biomethane upgrading systems and pipeline injection — the highest-value end of the biogas development spectrum.

  • Upgrade technology evaluation (PSA, membrane, scrubbing)
  • Gas quality optimization
  • Pipeline interconnect strategy
  • RIN & LCFS pathway optimization
04
Investor Due Diligence

Independent technical and operational review for investors evaluating biogas or RNG project opportunities, including risk assessment and value optimization.

  • Independent technical review
  • Operational risk assessment
  • Project value optimization analysis
  • Lender technical advisor support
05
Feedstock & Offtake Strategy

Feedstock procurement, contract structuring, and offtake agreement advisory to maximize project revenue and reduce operational risk.

  • Feedstock supply chain mapping
  • Tipping fee & contract structuring
  • Offtake agreement negotiation support
  • Carbon intensity (CI) score modeling
06
Operations Optimization

Performance audits, process optimization, and operational turnaround for existing digesters and RNG facilities underperforming their potential.

  • Operations performance audit
  • Digester process optimization
  • Advanced technology assessment
  • Team capability development

Three feedstock streams.
One integrated approach.

Deep operational expertise across the three primary organic waste feedstock categories driving US RNG project development today.

Feedstock 01

Food Waste

Source-separated organics, grocery and food processing residuals, and restaurant waste streams. Highest biogas yield per ton with strong tipping fee economics. Expertise in de-packaging systems, pre-treatment, and SSO contract structuring.

Feedstock 02

Agricultural

Dairy and livestock manure, crop residuals, and agricultural processing waste for farm-based digester projects. Deep experience with USDA REAP grant programs, co-digestion optimization, and rural utility interconnect requirements.

Feedstock 03

Landfill Gas

LFG collection system evaluation, gas upgrade to pipeline-quality biomethane, and wellfield optimization. EPA LMOP project development expertise and proven D3 RIN and LCFS pathway structuring for maximum credit value.

Why Cowrie
Bioenergy Advisors

Operational Depth

We don't just advise — we operate. Our fractional COO model embeds senior leadership directly into your project team, taking accountability for outcomes not just recommendations.

Multi-Feedstock Fluency

Deep hands-on experience across food waste, agricultural, and landfill gas feedstocks — not a generalist energy firm dabbling in biogas. This is our sole focus.

Gas Upgrade Specialization

Focused expertise in biomethane upgrading systems and pipeline injection — the highest-value, highest-complexity end of the biogas development spectrum.

Investor-Grade Rigor

We structure projects and advisory engagements to meet the standards of institutional RNG investors and project lenders. Our work product is bankable.

Cowrie

Cowrie shells were Africa's original currency — representing wealth creation, trade, and value exchange across continents for centuries. Cowrie Bioenergy Advisors carries that same philosophy forward: turning organic waste into valuable renewable gas, creating lasting returns for the developers and investors building the clean energy infrastructure of tomorrow.

Let's build
something
valuable

Whether you're developing your first RNG project, evaluating a biogas investment, or looking to optimize an existing facility — we'd like to hear about it.

Location
Chicago, Illinois
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Inquiries

For project inquiries, advisory engagements, or partnership opportunities, reach out directly at obi@cowriebioenergy.com