In Belgium, ENGIE continues building its European biomethane production platform, in line with its objectives and those of the EU. Belgium will now benefit from ENGIE’s expertise in integrating biomethane into the local gas network, a first for the country.
In 2023, ENGIE has set an ambitious goal: to produce 10 TWh of biomethane per year across Europe. A key contribution in decarbonizing gas, which, along with the electron, plays an indispensable role in succeeding the energy transition.
In just one year, the Group already doubled its biomethane capacity to approximately 1.2 TWh per year. ENGIE acquired 7 new units producing biogas in Europe: four new plants in England, two in the Netherlands, and now one in Belgium. In parallel, ENGIE works on improving its plant’s performance and developing innovations such as biomethane liquefaction – which will be deployed on its various European sites.
In Belgium, the newly acquired plant in the Bree region—previously generating heat and electricity for local needs since 2013—will be the first in the country to convert to injecting biomethane into the local gas network. From October 2024, it will begin feeding biomethane into the regional gas grid.
With an annual production capacity of 68 GWh, the site will generate enough energy to supply around 6,000 households.
Tags: Belgium, biomethane, ENGIE
Category: Fuels
