In France, Plenitude and Methagora have signed an agreement covering the sourcing in France of 50 GWh of biomethane per year over a 15-year period, in line with the French legislation concerning the Biomethane Production Certificates (BPC) scheme. Under the agreement, Methagora will sell Plenitude biomethane sourced from a range of agricultural areas in France. […]
In France, Auto Infos reports that driven by the price gap at the pump with traditional fuels, the Superethanol-E85 is gradually installed in the pre-owned vehicle landscape. Still marginal in volume, this segment nevertheless shows a dynamic of continuous growth since 2025. After a stabilization phase in 2024, the market for pre-owned vehicles compatible with […]
In France, ENGIE has launched Enermap, a free, open-access website that provides a neutral, well-documented overview of each municipality’s renewable energy potential. Local territories are at the heart of the energy transition. By leveraging their assets and land, they can produce local, sustainable energy, renovate public buildings, and adapt public spaces to climate challenges. For […]
In France, ski manufacturer ZAG Skis is using biobased resin produced by Sicomin in a prototype touring ski. Specifically, ZAG Skis is using Sicomin SR GreenPoxy80 wood and fiber resin in its ZAG UBAC 95 touring ski, yielding an 80% biobased content ski. Touring skis are lightweight alpine skis built for ski touring, where you […]
In France, Les Echos reports the French producer group Cerafel, which markets its vegetables under the Prince of Brittany brand, is setting up with Engie a local biogenic CO2 sector derived from agricultural methanization. From 2026, two units operated by Engie in Ploufragan, Côtes-d’Armor, and Noyal-Pontivy, Morbihan, will capture the CO2 generated during biomethane production. […]
In France, Givaudan has broken ground on Campus 52, a new CHF 55 million (US$71 million) center of excellence for natural ingredients for perfumers. The center is being built in Grasse, “the historic cradle of perfumery,” according to Givaudan. Campus 52 will house a production facility and an innovation laboratory, foster close collaboration between scientists […]
In France, Gaz Mobilite reports the government published on February 12 the third Multiannual Energy Programming (EPP 3) which specifies the trajectories of the various French energy sectors, including that of biomethane. While the text focuses on low-carbon electrification and the revival of nuclear power, it also sets targets for so-called “non-electric” sectors. Biomethane is […]
In France, bioethanol consumption blended in gasoline (unleaded gasoline and Superethanol-E85) increased by 15%, or more than 19 million hectolitres of bioethanol consumed in France in 2025. Superethanol-E85 represents 1 in 3 litres of ethanol consumed in gasolines in France. In 2025, the bioethanol consumed in France made it possible to replace the equivalent of […]
In France, Valtris Specialty Chemicals successfully closed the previously announced sale of its Champlor Renewables business located in Baleycourt, France to Avril Industrie. Champlor Renewables specializes in rapeseed crushing, refining, and biodiesel production. Located in the heart of one of France’s main rapeseed-growing regions, the business processes approximately 400,000 tons of seeds per year. Valtris […]
In France, WAGABOX® unit at the Monflanquin landfill in Southwestern France, has started operations, injecting Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) into the local gas network. The project is a partnership between Waga Energy and Biogaz Monflanquin (a joint venture between Valorizon and AVERGIES), marking a major step in the regional energy transition. The Monflanquin WAGABOX® unit will produce approximately 41,000 MMBtu (12 GWh) per year, enough to supply 2,000 households. […]
