Agricultural biogas plants

In May 2024, we acquired an agricultural biogas plant project in Rzeczyce that was already under construction. The investment had been initiated by the previous owner, and as the new entity responsible for its delivery, we are continuing the works with the objective of commissioning the installation in the second quarter of 2025.

The biogas plant will be based on agricultural feedstock, including waste originating from a pig farming operation, enabling its efficient management and conversion into biogas. High-efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) generation will allow for the production of 1 MW of electricity, while the heat generated in the process will be utilized, among others, by a local livestock facility. The digestate produced as a by-product of fermentation will be used as a natural fertilizer for surrounding farms.

Our plans for 2025–2026 include further development of the project, including the expansion of the facility with additional fermenters and the conversion of the biogas plant into a modern biomethane plant powered exclusively by green energy.

In 2023, we finalized the acquisition of a 0.5 MW biogas power plant project at the ready-to-build (RTB) stage. Thanks to the strong involvement of our team, construction and installation works were completed in June 2024, followed by the successful commissioning of the facility.

The biogas plant in Koło currently processes agricultural biogas in a stable and continuous manner. The biogas is supplied by a biogas installation operated by OSM Koło Dairy Cooperative and is converted into green electricity. The installed electrical capacity of the plant amounts to 499 kW. Heat generated by the combined heat and power (CHP) unit is used to support the fermentation process in the bioreactor, significantly improving the overall efficiency of the installation and optimizing the operation of the treatment process.

The plant operates continuously for at least 8,250 hours per year, processing approximately 2 million cubic metres of biogas. As a result, it produces around 4 GWh of electricity annually—enough to meet the energy needs of more than 1,000 Polish households.

The Koło project represents not only an investment in clean energy, but also a tangible contribution to sustainable development and the local circular economy.

In July 2024, we finalized the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Bioenergia Plus, becoming the owner of an agricultural biogas plant located in Piaski, near Lublin. The installation, with an installed electrical capacity of 1 MW, uses heat from the cogeneration process to support production at a neighbouring dairy plant, thereby improving the overall efficiency of its operations.

The biogas plant works closely with local farmers, producer groups and suppliers of biodegradable waste, ensuring efficient management and utilization of these materials. Converting such waste into biogas not only supports the circular economy, but also contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The digestate produced in the fermentation process is used as a natural fertilizer and returned to local agricultural land.

Over the past three years, the biogas plant has maintained an impressive level of performance, operating for more than 8,000 hours annually while achieving a highly efficient balance of organic feedstock utilization. Forecasts indicate further efficiency improvements, reaching up to 8,250 operating hours per year, enabling the production of approximately 4 million cubic metres of biogas and around 8 GWh of electricity annually.

We plan further development of the facility, including the launch of a biomethane production installation. This investment aligns with the company’s long-term strategy to build a nationwide network of modern biogas plants across Poland, converting organic waste into heat, electricity and next-generation biofuels.