Axpo U.S. LLC
Axpo to Construct Biomethane Facility in Italy
Sep. 25, 2024
Courtesy ofAxpo U.S. LLC
Swiss renewable energy company Axpo Holding AG will proceed with the construction of a biomethane facility in Italy, projected to generate around 45 GWh of renewable energy each year.
Situated in the municipality of Grottole in southern Italy, this plant represents Axpo`s initial foray into the Italian biomethane market. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2025. It will utilize agricultural waste from nearby farms to produce carbon-neutral green gas, which will be integrated into Italy’s national gas network.
A consortium of Italian firms, led by Atzwanger SpA and BiHcon, has been appointed as the engineering, procurement, and construction contractors for the project. Construction is expected to commence later in September.
Earlier this month, Axpo finalized a transaction for the project with a local developer, with both parties agreeing to keep the sale price confidential.
Axpo already operates 15 biogas plants in Switzerland and runs a biomethane plant in Spain that currently produces 26 GWh of energy annually, with plans to expand it to 115 GWh in the future.
Additionally, in April, Axpo announced its plans to build a biomethane production facility in Portugal, marking its entry into the Portuguese market.
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