Methane news

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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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  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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  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.
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  8 February 2024

  Gasum Expands Riihimäki Biogas Plant

  The Riihimäki biogas plant will add an advanced evaporation system to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and recover valuable nutrients, supported by a 40% grant from the Finnish Ministry of the Environment.
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  6 February 2024

  NextChem and ENGIE to Develop Biomethane Technology from Biomass Waste

  The cooperation aims to optimize, integrate, and commercialize a process to produce synthetic methane from dry biomass waste, supporting the transition to a zero-carbon industry.
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  17 January 2024

  Hycamite Begins Construction of Customer Sample Facility in Finland

  The facility will demonstrate methane-splitting technology, producing hydrogen and carbon without greenhouse gases. It will have a capacity of 2,000 tons of hydrogen and 6,000 tons of carbon annually.
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  16 October 2023

  Cepsa to Develop Biomethane Plants from Agricultural and Livestock Waste

  By 2030, 15 biomethane plants will manage 4 TWh/year, reducing CO2 emissions by 728,000 tons annually. This supports green hydrogen production, sustainable mobility, and rural economic development.
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  31 August 2023

  Bilfinger and Reverion Partner on Sustainable Biogas Facilities

  The partnership aims to market and scale innovative biogas technology, enhancing efficiency, storage, and CO2 capture, with Bilfinger aiding in converting existing plants post-pilot phase.
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  24 August 2023

  Biokraft Launches World's Largest Bio-LNG Liquefaction Unit, Doubling Production Capacity

  The new plant in Södertörn delivered its first 34 tons of bio-LNG, enough for 50,000 km of truck travel. The project, costing SEK 330M, will enter regular production by year-end.
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  27 July 2023

  VARO Secures $165M Green Loan for Biogas Expansion

  The $165M green loan will refinance the acquisition of a biogas facility, doubling its capacity by 2026. The loan aligns with UN SDGs and meets stringent ESG criteria.