Moeve has entered into a strategic partnership with ID Energy Group, a leading international renewable energy company, to advance biomethane project development in Spain as part of its Positive Motion transformation strategy. The collaboration will jointly develop projects with a total capacity of up to 1 TWh per year, equivalent to the natural gas consumption of 142,000 households annually.
Significant Contribution to National Energy Targets
The production capacity represents 8 percent of the total biomethane target established by the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge in its Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) for the end of this decade. This substantial contribution underscores the strategic importance of the partnership in supporting Spain’s renewable energy transition objectives.
The partnership will facilitate the construction of biomethane plants in agricultural and livestock areas, with the capacity to repurpose up to 3.1 million tonnes of waste materials, including manure and slurry. This waste-to-energy approach addresses both renewable energy production and sustainable waste management challenges.
Strategic Partnership Combines Complementary Expertise
Adrien Souchet, Biomethane director at Moeve, emphasised the strategic value of the collaboration: “With this new agreement, we continue expanding our consortium of partners to advance the development of biomethane, a key pillar of our Positive Motion strategy to advance decarbonisation and European energy independence. By partnering with ID Energy Group, we’re combining our strengths, bringing together their expertise in the creation and development of biomethane plants across Europe with our industrial experience and energy commercialisation capabilities.”
Julio Espadas, MD of ID Energy Group, highlighted the mutual benefits of the partnership: “Having Moeve as an industrial partner is an excellent opportunity for us to accelerate our growth, thanks to their extensive experience and leadership in the energy sector, supported by a strong track record in the energy transition.”
Expanding Partnership Portfolio
For Moeve, producing this second-generation (2G) biofuel represents an essential component of advancing the energy transition. The new agreement with ID Energy Group complements existing partnerships with Kira Ventures, PreZero, and InproEner, creating a comprehensive consortium approach to biomethane development.
By the end of 2025, Moeve expects to have approximately 10 approved biomethane projects, further developing its renewable gas portfolio to support green hydrogen production, sustainable mobility, and industrial decarbonisation for its customers.
Corporate Emissions Reduction Strategy
The utilisation of biomethane will enable Moeve to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions from its own operations at energy parks and chemical plants, supporting the company’s target of achieving a 55 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.
ID Energy Group’s Market Position
Through its commitment to a sustainable future, ID Energy Group drives the development of biomethane and renewable energy projects, positioning itself as a leading player in the energy transition. With one biomethane plant currently in operation and a portfolio of more than 65 projects at various stages of development, the company reinforces its commitment to decarbonisation and the circular economy.
Biomethane Technology Advantages
Biomethane offers the same characteristics as natural gas but can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90 percent compared to conventional natural gas. This similarity enables direct storage or injection into existing gas transmission networks without requiring new infrastructure development.
This second-generation biofuel is produced from biogas, which is generated through anaerobic digestion of biodegradable organic agricultural, livestock, and industrial waste. Following a purification process known as upgrading, the biogas is transformed into biomethane suitable for commercial applications.
Sustainable Rural Development Benefits
Biomethane plants provide a sustainable alternative to traditional waste treatment methods, allowing waste materials to be repurposed for renewable energy production alongside valuable by-products such as compost and sustainable fertilisers for local agricultural use.
Beyond promoting European energy independence through domestic renewable energy production, biomethane facilities support sustainable economic development in rural areas. The technology strengthens two key economic sectors—agriculture and livestock—by creating additional revenue streams from waste materials while contributing to circular economy principles.
The partnership between Moeve and ID Energy Group represents a significant step forward in Spain’s renewable energy infrastructure development, combining industrial expertise with specialised biomethane technology to deliver substantial capacity additions in support of national decarbonisation objectives.
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