Post by Axpo Group

A major milestone for our renewable gas expansion strategy! 🌱     We are proud to announce that our #Grottole facility in southern #Italy has successfully injected its first #biomethane into the national gas grid.     Now operational, the plant is ramping up to produce 45 GWh of renewable energy annually. This volume is equivalent to the average gas consumption of approx. 3200 Italian households, helping to avoid around 9,000 tonnes of direct CO2 emission annually, compared to the usage of natural gas.⚡     The project is also actively supporting industrial decarbonisation. Through a long-term gas offtake contract, Axpo Group will supply this biomethane to leading Italian paper mill, Cartiere del Garda, helping them reduce emissions across their production facilities. 🤝     Grottole is a prime example of the circular economy in action. ♻️ By converting regional agricultural by-products into low-carbon gas and natural fertiliser, the facility directly supports Europe's decarbonisation goals and strengthens local energy security.     💬 Andy Heiz, Axpo Deputy CEO: "Biomethane is central to Europe’s energy transition, and Grottole is central to our growth strategy."     👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eThsbdWa    #Axpo #Biomethane #EnergyTransition #CircularEconomy #RenewableEnergy