This was announced by the company at the International Bioenergy Congress in Valladolid, where it also emphasized the importance of biomethane in achieving climate neutrality through the decarbonization of the production system.
The company’s drive for this line of business is based on its relevant track record as a benchmark in forest mass management, its position as the leading Spanish company in renewable energy generation with agricultural and forestry biomass, and its expertise in the development of a circular economy model.
The European Commission’s REPowerEU Plan gives biomethane a prominent role in achieving Europe’s energy independence objectives. However, in Spain there is still a long way to go. According to the publication of the European Biogas Association (EBA) for 2024, Spain only has nine biomethane plants compared to 675 in France (477 in 2022), 254 in Germany, 133 in Italy and 119 in the United Kingdom.
According to EBA estimates, Europe will invest a total of €24.5 billion by 2030. Denmark leads with €3.6 billion, followed by Poland with €3.4 billion, Italy with €2.4 billion and the United Kingdom with €2.3 billion. Spain is expected to reach an investment of €1.5 billion.
On a national level, given the considerable size of the agri-food and livestock sector in our country, Spain stands out for its high potential in the production of biomethane. This renewable gas is 100% compatible with the existing gas infrastructure and also with all end-user equipment, which would make it possible to boost the decarbonization of our economy. In addition, it has the capacity to promote the circular economy and revitalize rural areas through the creation of local employment.
