- BioBéarn will produce 69 GWh in 2023, ramping up to 160 GWh.
- The project began in 2016 and involved over 200 local stakeholders.
- BioBéarn converts 220,000 tons of organic waste into 200,000 tons of digestate annually.
- The unit will avoid 32,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Project Overview
TotalEnergies has launched BioBéarn, France's largest biogas production unit, located in Mourenx. The unit has a maximum capacity of 160 GWh and has started feeding biomethane into the natural gas network.
Production and Capacity
BioBéarn will produce 69 GWh in 2023, with plans to ramp up to meet growing biogas demand. The unit converts 220,000 metric tons of organic waste into 200,000 metric tons of digestate and 160 GWh of biomethane annually, equivalent to the consumption of 32,000 people.
Environmental Impact
The project supports the circular economy by producing a natural fertilizer and reducing CO2 emissions by 32,000 tons per year. The digestate will be used on farmland within 50 km, saving almost 5,000 tons of chemical fertilizer.
Development and Stakeholders
Development began in 2016, involving over 200 stakeholders from farming, the food industry, the local community, and elected officials. This collaboration ensured the project met local needs and potential.
Future Goals
TotalEnergies aims to increase its biogas production capacity to 700 GWh and reach 20 TWh by 2030, equivalent to the annual consumption of four million French consumers and a reduction of four million tons of CO2 emissions.
