German energy company Uniper and Spanish developer Five Bioenergy have announced a seven-year biomethane supply agreement. The deal reinforces their shared commitment to advancing clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. Under this agreement, supply will come from three large biomethane plants in the Region of Murcia, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027.
The collaboration marks a strategic step for Uniper to expand its renewable and low-carbon energy portfolio. The company aims to support sectors such as maritime and land transport in their decarbonization efforts. The agreement centers around the Lorca Project, a major industrial-scale biomethane facility. This plant is designed to process up to one million tons of livestock waste annually. It is expected to produce approximately 250 GWh of biomethane each year, avoiding around 60,000 tons of CO₂ emissions.
Operations at the Lorca Project are projected to start at the end of 2026. Besides renewable gas, the project will generate valuable by-products like biofertilizers, biogenic CO₂, and treated water. This aligns with principles of a circular economy by maximizing resource reuse.
Carsten Poppinga, Uniper’s commercial director, emphasized that the agreement enhances energy security through diversified, clean sources. He highlighted that products like biomethane and hydrogen are vital for the company’s sustainable energy transition.
Iván Copin, director of Five Bioenergy, stated that the partnership provides commercial stability. It also validates the company’s technological and industrial approach to large-scale biomethane production.
Both companies are positioning themselves as key contributors to Europe’s energy transformation. Uniper is strengthening its presence in southwest Europe, while Five Bioenergy advances its leadership in the Iberian Peninsula with 17 projects underway and four under construction. These efforts underscore their commitment to reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting regional energy independence.
