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This report, produced as part of the 'From Waste to Traffic Fuel' (W-Fuel) project, evaluates the potential for biogas production and its use as motor fuel in Lääne-Viru County, Estonia. It analyzes biomass resources, proposes a pilot biogas plant in Rakvere, and compares the environmental and economic impacts of using biogas for combined heat and power (CHP) versus upgrading it to biomethane for transport.

This report analyzes water protection measures and farmer attitudes within the Pandivere and Adavere-Põltsamaa Nitrate Vulnerable Area (NTA) in Estonia. It evaluates the effectiveness of the EU Nitrates Directive and Water Framework Directive, highlighting gaps in the integration of agricultural and water management policies. The document includes survey results from farmers in Estonia and other Baltic Sea countries, emphasizing the need for better communication, targeted financial support for manure storage, and a more integrated approach to achieving good water status.