Uniper and Biotrend Enerji to explore biomethane production and possible export
In Turkey, Uniper and the Turkish energy company Biotrend Enerji have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the production and potential export of biomethane from Türkiye to European markets. The partners will explore converting Biotrend’s existing waste-based biogas plants to produce renewable gas.
Türkiye has untapped an biomethane potential of up to 50 terawatt-hours per year. Biotrend, part of Doğanlar Holding, is a major Turkish waste-management and landfill operator. Its existing portfolio offers estimated biomethane production potential of around 1.4 terawatt-hours per year.
The partners will assess whether Biotrend’s existing biogas-to-power facilities can be upgraded to produce biomethane from organic waste. Uniper will contribute its experience in sourcing and commercializing renewable gases as well as in sustainability standards, certification and regulation.
Subject to the necessary Turkish regulation and European certification, the biomethane could be injected into the Turkish gas grid, transported towards Greece or Bulgaria and imported into the European Union.
For Uniper, the project would complement its growing biomethane activities in Europe. The company has already secured future supplies from three Spanish plants and operates an integrated biomethane-to-bio-LNG supply chain using existing infrastructure at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam.
The Memorandum of Understanding covers the initial project-development phase and does not constitute an investment or offtake decision. Any future projects will depend on regulation, certification and technical and commercial viability.
Category: Fuels
