Naturgy will lead a strategic alliance to develop up to 30 biomethane plants in Spain

Naturgy has signed a strategic alliance with Hispania Silva, a company specialising in waste recovery with extensive experience in the agricultural sector, for the construction of a minimum of 20 biomethane production plants, which could reach up to 30. The plants that form part of this alliance, which will be distributed throughout Spain and will be operational before 2030, will have the capacity to generate 2.5 TWh of biomethane per year, equivalent to the consumption of 500,000 homes. In addition, they will contribute to the decarbonisation of our economy, with the reduction of 450,000 tonnes of CO₂, equivalent to the planting of 49 million pine trees.

This alliance will produce biomethane from organic waste, transforming waste into a clean source of energy. It will also take advantage of the synergies between both companies to offer a comprehensive approach, considering the entire value chain of renewable gas, from waste management to biomethane.

An alliance to speed up renewable gas production

For José Luis Gil , General Manager of Renewable Gases at Naturgy, this alliance is another step towards taking advantage of the opportunity offered by renewable gases for the decarbonisation of our clients. Together they continue to analyse the possibility of Naturgy entering into waste management: “We understand that, only by being present in all the links of the renewable gas value chain, will we be able to provide the best service to our clients,” said Gil.

“The alliance with Naturgy allows us to significantly increase our size, which will result in better service to our customers and significant efficiency in our operations,” said Ignacio Sanchiz , President of Hispania Silva.

The biomethane produced in these plants will be distributed through existing natural gas distribution networks, both to homes and industries, to offer them a decarbonisation solution without the need to make additional investments in their boilers and energy facilities. At the same time, these projects will contribute to the circular economy, promoting job creation, benefiting local economies and returning kilometre-zero organic fertilisers and non-polluting irrigation water to the countryside.

Naturgy, leader in renewable gas

Naturgy wants to be the leading company in promoting renewable gases in the Iberian Peninsula, both in the production and distribution of biomethane in the short term, and in the development of hydrogen as an energy vector that will have a significant impact on the energy mix in the medium to long term. The company is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunity offered by renewable gases to move towards decarbonisation and is willing to deploy significant investments and resources in this business.

In relation to biomethane, Naturgy manages a broad portfolio of projects throughout the country in different stages of development and already has three of its own production plants in operation, to which two other facilities will be added in the coming months that are in advanced development or construction in Utiel (Valencia) and Utrera (Seville).

Hispania Silva

Hispania Silva is a company owned by SB Green Energy, Casan Solar and Enraiza Corporate. Its partners have extensive experience in the design and operation of biogas plants, waste management and logistics operations.