Methane news (page 2)

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  10 September 2025

  Texas LNG and Gunvor Sign 20-Year LNG Offtake Agreement

  Texas LNG advances towards a year-end Final Investment Decision with a 20-year agreement, converting a previous non-binding deal, and securing long-term contracts for its LNG export terminal.
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  9 September 2025

  bp to Drill Five Wells in Mediterranean

  bp signed an MoU to explore five wells in the Mediterranean, aiming to boost gas production in the West Nile Delta, with drilling set for 2026 and potential tie-backs post-evaluation.
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  9 September 2025

  Clariant to Provide Catalyst for SYPOX's Largest e-SMR

  The e-SMR will use 10 MW of renewable energy to produce 150 tons of syngas daily, reducing emissions by up to 40% and starting operations in 2026.
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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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  25 August 2025

  EnviTec Biogas Launches 40th Gas Upgrading Plant in France

  The 40th EnviThan plant in France processes 100 tonnes of agricultural residues daily, feeding biomethane into the local grid. A new plant in Montans is set for 2026.

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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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  30 July 2025

  EEW to Close Stapelfeld Plant After 46 Years; New Facility Operational by August

  The Stapelfeld plant processed 14.3M tons of waste, generating 5.2M MWh electricity. A new facility will double electricity output, ensuring energy security and climate gains.
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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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  20 June 2025

  CVC DIF Acquires OMR Moerdijk, Dutch Biogas Firm

  OMR processes 50,000 tonnes of food waste into biogas annually. A new biogas upgrader will enhance biomethane production, supporting the Dutch energy transition.
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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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  27 April 2025

  Blending Obligation Boosts Perpetual Next's Green Gas Initiatives

  The blending obligation mandates green gas in the grid by 2027, enhancing production opportunities and supporting national climate goals.
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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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  10 February 2025

  Momentum Global Ventures Boosts Investment in Perpetual Next

  Perpetual Next secures funding for 15 biofuel projects, reduces debt, and gains public support, positioning for strategic partnerships and expansion in methanol and biogas production.
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  23 January 2025

  Perpetual Next Secures €30M Subsidy for Green Gas and CO2 Production

  Perpetual Next expands its Moerdijk biogas plant to produce green gas and liquid CO2 for Dutch horticulture, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.
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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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  4 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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  25 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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  11 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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  9 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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  28 September 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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  4 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.