Uniper and Biotrend Partnered on Biomethane Production
The companies aim to transform organic waste into renewable gas for heating and industrial use in Turkey and beyond.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Organic Food
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Uniper has signed a memorandum of understanding with Biotrend to modify biogas plants in Turkey for biomethane production. This initiative seeks to utilize organic waste as a sustainable alternative to conventional natural gas.
Why it matters
Biomethane serves as a direct drop-in replacement for natural gas, allowing existing infrastructure to transport energy without requiring extensive modifications. This transition supports broader efforts to decarbonize industrial sectors and transportation.
Estimates indicate a potential annual biomethane capacity of 50 terawatt-hours in Turkey, with Biotrend contributing 1.4 terawatt-hours from its facilities. The partnership focuses on upgrading biogas-to-power plants to process organic waste.
The players
Uniper
An international energy company focused on power generation, gas trading, and developing low-carbon supply chains.
Biotrend Çevre ve Enerji Yatirimlari AS
A waste management and energy firm that specializes in converting organic matter into electricity and biogas.
Doğanlar Holding
The parent organization of Biotrend that manages diverse industrial and energy-related investments.
Fivebioenergy SL
A Spanish energy firm currently developing biomethane supply infrastructure for European markets.
The details
The project involves converting existing biogas plants to enable the generation of biomethane from organic waste streams. Uniper plans to leverage its expertise in supply chain logistics, including certification and sustainability standards, to integrate these gases into the Turkish and European energy markets. This output can be injected directly into the gas grid, mirroring current operations managed by Uniper at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam.
Timeline
August 1, 2023: Uniper established its target for renewable gas sales by 2030.
First half 2025: Uniper reported its long-term power generation capacity targets.
October 6, 2025: Uniper and Fivebioenergy SL announced a separate supply agreement.
2027: Fivebioenergy SL is scheduled to begin its biomethane deliveries.
2030: Target year for achieving renewable and lower-carbon gas sales goals.
Health Landscape
This project follows a model established by the Uniper biomethane-to-bio-LNG supply chain to scale renewable gas distribution. It represents a shift toward integrating decentralized organic waste processing into the centralized energy grid.
While this project focuses on industrial energy infrastructure, the increased availability of renewable gases supports broader environmental health goals. Readers interested in energy sustainability should monitor local policy updates regarding renewable utility options.
The takeaway
Biomethane helps reduce emissions by using existing infrastructure to transport renewable energy derived from waste. Consumers can track the adoption of lower-carbon energy sources in their region by following updates from their local utility providers.
Further reading
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