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 biogaz 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.
A first for biomethane in Belgium
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.
