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BIOP BUILDS FIRST BIOMETHANE PLANT IN ITALY

Construction Start Collarmele

500 NM³/H BIOGEST-TECHNOLOGY BIOMETHANE PLANT

FIRST PROJECT UNDER THE NEW BRAND BIOP

OWN PLANT OPERATION WITH BIOP

Construction Start Collarmele
From left to right: Martin Schlerka (CEO BIOGEST/BIOP), Romeo d’Amore (Founder Alpalux), Martin Hornhuber (COO BIOGEST/BIOP), Alessandro d’Amore (Director Biometano Energy), Enio Colasimone (Alpalux Shareholder), and Angelo Di Giacomo (Elleci Senior Construction Manager) (Source: BIOP)

VIENNA, AUSTRIA / COLLARMELE, ITALY: BIOP, the new brand of the BIOGEST-Group, started the construction of its first own plant operation project (OPO) in Italy.

The new project, Collarmele, is located in L’Aquila, Italy, and converts 73,000 tonnes/year of chicken manure and vegetable waste (fennels, carrots, and potatoes) into 500 Nm³/h of biomethane, utilizing BIOGEST PowerRing and PowerDigest technology. The project includes a CO2 liquefaction units.

Romeo D’Amore, Founder Alpalux Energy, declares:

“I couldn’t be more thrilled with the progress and success of BIOP’s first plant operation project in Collarmele. It’s truly a milestone moment for both the BIOGEST-Group and the renewable energy sector as a whole. This project demonstrates BIOP’s and Alpalux Energy commitment to sustainable and innovative solutions. I can’t wait for our first green gas production.”

Alessandro Armani, Senior Sales Manager BIOGEST, continues:

“The project represents a significant step forward in our mission to create a greener and more sustainable future. I am confident that BIOP’s innovative approach will continue to pave the way for cleaner energy solutions and set new industry standards. Congratulations to the entire BIOP and Alpalux Energy team for their hard work and dedication in bringing this project to life!”


BIOP Green Gas, 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.

PRESS CONTACT

Andronika Kirov
Andronika.Kirov@biogest.at

MANAGEMENT

Martin Schlerka (CEO)
Gerald Bartl-Fauler (CTO)
Martin Hornhuber (COO)