About

At Azura Academy, we believe in a world where everyone feels capable and excited to protect the environment. Too many biogas projects fail because of gaps in knowledge, not because of lack of ambition. We’re here to change that.

NICE TO MEET YOU

Who is Azura?

Azura Associates is a niche consultancy specializing in anaerobic digestion, biogas, RNG production, and industrial wastewater. With over 30 years of hands-on experience across North America, South America, and Europe, we’ve helped clients navigate technical challenges, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Now, we’re bringing that expertise to you through structured, accessible training.

Real-World Expertise

Our lessons are built on decades of experience solving $25M disputes and driving $10M expansions in biodigester projects.

Global Perspective

Content is generalized for worldwide relevance, with practical examples that apply anywhere.

Actionable Knowledge

Each lesson focuses on skills and insights that you can apply immediately.

David Ellis, M.ASc, P.Eng

David Ellis founded Azura Associates after decades of getting his boots dirty solving tough wastewater and digestion problems. He has led over 300 projects worldwide and is known as one of North America’s go‑to experts in the field. David brings clarity, practicality, and real‑world expertise to major agricultural and industrial clients.

Trisha Aldovino

Trisha leads Azura's technical training programs. By harnessing her ability to distill complex technical ideas into understandable and actionable insights, she empowers clients to enhance their operations in the biogas and RNG industry.

"Their emphasis on better testing for better decisions really pays off."

- Food Waste Digester Owner

"Helped us manage our feedstocks, balance their nutrition, and avoid ammonia and LCFA toxicity problems."

- Dairy Digester Owner

"Azura helped us navigate a complex set of technology options for our food waste digester project."

-EPC for Food Waste Digester

Why We Teach

We teach because too many people are stuck between content that’s either too basic or far too technical. New entrants get lost, business development teams can’t find practical guidance, and even seasoned professionals say they learn more from Google than from most webinars. Our goal is to fill that gap with training that’s clear, relevant, and built for real‑world use: so people finally get the knowledge they’ve been looking for.

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