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Verdalia acquires four biomethane plants in northern Italy

At a glance
  • The plants will be operational between Q4 2025 and Q2 2026.
  • Total annual production capacity is approximately 230 GWh of biomethane.
  • The plants will treat 262,000 tons of biomass of animal and plant origin.
  • They will eliminate approximately 53,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.

Acquisition Overview

Watson Farley & Williams advised Verdalia Bioenergy, backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s infrastructure unit, on acquiring four biomethane plants in northern Italy's Piedmont and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions.

Operational Timeline

The plants are scheduled to be operational between Q4 2025 and Q2 2026, contributing significantly to the region's renewable energy capacity.

Production Capacity

Once operational, these plants will have a combined annual production capacity of approximately 230 GWh of biomethane. This production will be derived from the treatment of 262,000 tons of biomass, including both animal and plant origins.

Environmental Impact

The biomethane plants are expected to eliminate around 53,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases and supporting environmental sustainability goals.

Project Partners

ESG specialist technical and financial consultants Healthy Business Advisory will partner with Verdalia on these projects, providing expertise and support throughout the development and operational phases.