News - June 14, 2025
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Awarded for “Net Zero Circular Solutions”
BIOP Own plant operation: 500 Nm³/h biomethane plant in Italy
Own Plant Operation with BIOP Green Gas
VIENNA, AUSTRIA / Collarmele, Italy: BIOGEST's project Biometano Energy has been awarded first place in the “Net Zero Circular Solutions” category at the AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2025. The ceremony, hosted by ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) and WBA (World Biogas Association), took place during the World Biogas Expo week in Birmingham, UK. The evening was presented by Rory Bremner.
The AD & Biogas Industry Awards and Gala Dinner, organized by ADBA and WBA, recognizes and celebrates achievements across the full spectrum of the anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas industry.
Biometano Energy is the first own plant operation project (OPO) under the new BIOP brand of the BIOGEST Group. BIOP holds a majority stake of 85% in the awarded project, which is built using the BIOGEST-PowerRing technology. The facility operates a closed-loop system that converts over 75,000 tons of chicken manure and vegetable processing residues — primarily fennel waste — into renewable biomethane, organic fertilizer, and food-grade CO₂. Future plans include the integration of photovoltaic systems to achieve energy self-sufficiency.
“We are extremely proud to see Biometano Energy take first place in the ‘Net Zero Circular Solutions’ category. This award is a testament to the dedication of our team and our long-term commitment to driving sustainable innovation through our BIOP investment. It reinforces our belief that closed-loop, regionally integrated biomethane projects are key to achieving global climate and energy goals.” - Martin Hornhuber, COO, BIOGEST
Management
Martin Schlerka (CEO)
Gerald Bartl-Fauler (CTO)
Martin Hornhuber (COO)
BIOGEST® is a pioneer brand offering full-service biomethane and biogas plant solutions worldwide and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. With more than 30 years in the business, BIOGEST has realized 200+ projects in over 20 countries. The tried and tested BIOGEST technology is created to customize green gas projects from strategic planning to co-investment, construction, operation, maintenance, and management of plants. BIOGEST engages in converting organic waste into clean and renewable energy to combat the rise in waste produced and satisfy the growing energy demand.
BIOP Green Gas is a subsidiary of the BIOGEST-Group, specializes in developing, constructing, and operating biogas and biomethane plants as an active shareholder globally. BIOP is committed to sustainability and innovative engineering and is dedicated to driving the energy transition towards a sustainable future. Join us in unlocking the potential of green gas to be part of the sustainable energy transition today.