Anaergia Inc. (Anaergia) has entered into a binding letter of intent with Capwatt Biomethane Unipessoal Lda (Capwatt). Under the terms of this agreement, Anaergia will design and build nine facilities for biomethane production from agro-industry waste in Portugal, Spain, and Italy. The projects are expected to be completed within the next 30 months.
Anaergia will oversee the design of each facility. These plants will feature a range of Anaergia’s proprietary systems, including anaerobic digesters.
“This agreement is to lead to the nine new facilities producing a total of 556,000 MWh per year of high-quality biomethane,” said Sérgio Rocha, chief executive officer (CEO) of Capwatt. “It underscores Capwatt’s commitment to leading the way in sustainable energy production and accelerating the energy transition.”
Capwatt, a multinational group specializing in sustainable energy solutions, has made biomethane a strategic priority in its drive to support decarbonization. The company has a portfolio of bioenergy projects at various stages of development, and currently operates in Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Mexico.
“This new agreement strengthens our ongoing relationship with Capwatt, building on previous collaborations where Anaergia’s technical expertise and equipment were utilized at two biomethane facilities in Portugal and one in Italy,” said Assaf Onn, CEO of Anaergia. “This substantial follow-up agreement showcases Capwatt’s endorsement of Anaergia’s capabilities and our proven abilities to deliver multiple projects simultaneously.”
Anaergia is a technology company in the renewable natural gas (RNG) sector, with over 250 patents dedicated to converting organic waste into sustainable solutions such as RNG, fertilizer, and water.
