Methane news

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  2 September 2025

  TotalEnergies Secures Two Offshore Exploration Licenses in Nigeria

  TotalEnergies and partner South Atlantic Petroleum sign a PSC for PPL 2000 and 2001 in Nigeria's West Delta basin, planning to drill one exploration well.
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  27 August 2025

  Genesis Fertilizers and Gunvor Partner on Natural Gas, DEF, and Carbon Credits

  The partnership aims to secure natural gas supply, DEF offtake, and carbon credits, supporting a low-carbon fertilizer facility in Western Canada.
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  5 August 2025

  Asahi Kasei Demonstrates High-Yield, High-Purity Biomethane Production

  A new biogas purification system using zeolites achieves 99.5% yield and 97% purity, targeting commercialization by 2027.
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  23 July 2025

  Czech Republic Approves Biomethane and Geothermal Energy Strategy

  The Czech plan boosts biomethane and geothermal energy to enhance energy security, cut fossil fuel reliance, and support climate goals, with targets for production and infrastructure by 2030.
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  21 July 2025

  Gasunie Commits €500M to Energy Infrastructure by Mid-2025

  Revenue up 20% due to higher tariffs; costs rise 11% from investments and staffing. Focus on energy transition, resilience, and hydrogen projects. €12B investment planned by 2030.
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  14 July 2025

  ORLEN and KGS Partner to Boost Biomethane Production in Poland

  The agreement aims to build biomethane facilities, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance energy security by optimizing resources and scaling production.

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  2 July 2025

  TotalEnergies Sells 50% of Portuguese Renewable Assets

  The company retains operation and 50% stake, selling the rest for €178.5M. It will buy and commercialize production post-tariff expiry, optimizing capital in renewables.
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  2 July 2025

  ORLEN and Naftogaz Sign New Gas Supply Deal

  140 million cubic metres of U.S. LNG will be supplied to Ukraine, enhancing energy security and supporting EU goals.
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  30 June 2025

  ORLEN Secures PLN 2.5 Billion for Green Investments

  EUR 600M green Eurobonds issued for energy transition projects, oversubscribed 2.5x, with 60% to ESG investors. Funds support renewables, zero-carbon transport, and energy efficiency.
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  16 June 2025

  MAIRE Partners with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan on Energy Transition

  MAIRE collaborates with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan on renewable energy, low-carbon tech, and SAF, supporting decarbonization and infrastructure upgrades in Central Asia.
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  23 April 2025

  Calpine and ExxonMobil Sign CO2 Storage Deal

  Agreement to store 2M MTA CO2 from Baytown Energy Center, supporting low-carbon power and steam. Part of ExxonMobil's CCS expansion, enhancing energy security and industrial competitiveness.
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  10 March 2025

  WasteFuel and ITC Begin FEED for Green Methanol Plant in Ankara

  The facility will produce green methanol for shipping, using biogas from waste. A final investment decision is due in 2026, potentially making Türkiye a sustainable marine fuel hub.
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  3 March 2025

  TotalEnergies Launches Major Biogas Unit in Normandy

  The new unit in Normandy will produce 153 GWh of biomethane annually, using beet pulp and organic materials, reducing chemical fertilizer use and CO2 emissions.
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  14 January 2025

  Anaergia and Techbau to Build Five Biomethane Plants in Italy

  Five biomethane plants in Southern Italy will use anaerobic digestion to convert waste into renewable energy, with completion expected by 2025. Total investment: €100M; Anaergia revenue: C$25M.
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  8 January 2025

  Naturgy to Develop 30 Biomethane Plants in Spain

  The alliance aims to produce 2.5 TWh of biomethane annually, cut CO₂ by 450,000 tonnes, and boost the circular economy by using organic waste for energy and local benefits.
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  10 December 2024

  Italgas to Invest €1 Billion in Greece's Ecological Transition by 2030

  €1B plan focuses on network expansion, digital transformation, renewable gases, and workforce development to support Greece's ecological transition by 2030.
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  26 November 2024

  EIB Provides €80 Million to Nortegas for Biomethane Plants in Spain

  The loan supports renewable gas development, aiding Spain's decarbonization and energy security, aligned with REPowerEU and backed by InvestEU.
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  16 November 2024

  Suomen Lantakaasu invests €80M in Kiuruvesi biogas plant, Finland

  The plant will produce biogas from manure, aiming for 1 TWh of renewable fuel. EU funding supports the project, boosting local employment and reducing agricultural emissions.
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  10 October 2024

  CycleØ Group to invest €100m in four biomethane plants in Ireland

  The investment will support decarbonization, waste management, and create green jobs, with no financial risk for farmers, using innovative nitrogen stripping technology.
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  5 October 2024

  Electrochaea scales to 10MWe with EIC Accelerator, launches first commercial project in Denmark

  The company developed CO2-neutral synthetic methane tech, secured €27.96M funding, and optimized plant design, reducing CAPEX and OPEX for the BioCat-Roslev project in Denmark.
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  12 September 2024

  Hycamite Launches Europe's Largest Methane-Splitting Plant in Finland

  The plant produces low-carbon hydrogen and high-quality carbon, using 13% of the energy of electrolysis. It supports decarbonization and offers scalable, custom solutions for emission reduction.
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  14 August 2024

  Verdalia acquires four biomethane plants in northern Italy

  The plants, operational by Q2 2026, will produce 230 GWh of biomethane annually, eliminating 53,000 tons of CO2 emissions. ESG consultants Healthy Business Advisory will partner on the projects.
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  10 August 2024

  Redexis Invests €5.5M to Upgrade Almazán Biomethane Facility

  The upgraded facility will produce 20 GWh of biomethane annually, powering 3,170 homes by Dec 2024. This supports sustainable energy, rural growth, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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  9 July 2024

  Heygaz Biomethane to Acquire Ormonde Organics

  The acquisition includes two anaerobic digestion plants and a planned third facility. The current management will stay. The deal awaits Irish regulatory approval.
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  28 May 2024

  TerraX and SWEN Capital Partners Invest 100M€ in Italian Biomethane Projects

  The joint venture will build over 10 biomethane projects in Italy, aiming to cut transport emissions and reduce chemical fertilizer use. SWIFT 2 fund raised €580M, focusing on renewable gas and hydrogen.
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  28 May 2024

  RWE Plans Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbine in Germany

  A hydrogen-ready gas turbine with 800 MW capacity is planned in Werne, Germany, aiming for completion by 2030. An Italian-Spanish consortium is handling the planning.
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  21 May 2024

  Verdalia Bioenergy to Acquire 7 Biomethane Plants in Italy

  The acquisition includes 7 plants in Brescia with 190 GWh capacity, expanding Verdalia's European presence. The plants process animal residues and agricultural by-products, reducing 65,000 tonnes of emissions annually.
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  21 May 2024

  Hitachi and Asco to Supply CO2 Liquefaction Plant for Swiss Energy Project

  A new plant will capture and liquefy CO2 from a Swiss biogas facility, reducing emissions and fossil CO2 reliance. The liquid CO2 will be used in various industrial and commercial applications.
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  16 April 2024

  BIOGEST and INA Group Partner on Biomethane Plant in Croatia

  A biomethane plant in Sisak will use BIOGEST's PowerRing technology to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer, aiding Croatia's green energy transition.
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  15 April 2024

  INA Invests €98M in Croatia's Green Energy: Biomethane and Hydrogen Plants

  Two new plants in Croatia will produce green hydrogen and biomethane by 2026, aiding the green transition. Projects include solar power integration and potential geothermal energy exploration.