Methaplanet Secured €6 Million in Funding
The firm will use the investment to expand its European operations and research into advanced biogas production.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Energy
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Methaplanet has raised €6 million in a funding round led by the Dutch pension fund ABP. The investment also included participation from EIT InnoEnergy to support the company’s biogas technology development.
Why it matters
The funding supports the transition to sustainable energy by improving how agricultural residues are converted into power. This process increases the efficiency of existing biogas plants, helping to meet regional energy goals.
Methaplanet’s process uses pre-treatment to break down agricultural residues, such as straw-based manure, into energy-dense pellets. These pellets boost output in existing biogas plants without the need for physical infrastructure expansion.
The players
Methaplanet
This company operates biogas facilities across the Netherlands, France, and Spain while specializing in feedstock pre-treatment technology.
ABP
This Dutch pension fund manages assets for millions of participants and led the recent investment round for Methaplanet.
EIT InnoEnergy
This organization supports innovation in the sustainable energy sector by investing in and accelerating technologies that drive the energy transition.
The details
Methaplanet operates a network including production facilities in France and a demonstration plant in Spain. The company aims to optimize feedstocks that are typically difficult to digest, thereby maximizing the output of organic waste conversion.
Timeline
The EU has set a target to reach an annual biomethane production of 35 billion cubic metres by 2030.
The Big Picture
Methaplanet's technological development follows the trajectory set by the EU 2030 biomethane production target. By increasing feedstock efficiency, the company provides a scalable method to help Europe reach its 35 billion cubic metre annual goal.
This technology could eventually lead to more efficient and cheaper renewable energy production as it becomes more widely adopted. Improved biogas output can help stabilize energy grids by providing a consistent and locally sourced supply of green gas.
The takeaway
Investment in advanced agricultural waste conversion highlights a shift toward maximizing existing infrastructure rather than relying solely on building new plants. Readers should watch for more innovations that turn low-value organic waste into reliable energy sources.
Further reading
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