Biomethaverse project

The BioMethaverse project was born with the aim of accelerating the development and spread of sustainable biomethane in Europe.

BioMethaverse promotes an innovative approach to energy production, based on the valorization of organic waste from agriculture, livestock, and urban waste. Through the integration of advanced technologies, the project aims to make biomethane production more efficient, accessible, and competitive.

At the center of the initiative is the circular economy model: transforming waste into resources, reducing environmental impact, and contributing concretely to the decarbonization of the European energy system. The biomethane produced can in fact be injected into existing networks or used as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.

• Increase the biogas production potential by 66% by 2030
• Create 294,000 jobs by 2030
• Enable a saving of 113 Mt of CO₂ equivalent (greenhouse gases) by 2030
• Reduce biogas production costs by up to 44%

Five innovative biomethane production pathways will be demonstrated in five European countries. Four of these plants use conventional anaerobic digestion, while one plant uses gasification.

The five case studies considered are:

- Electromethanogenesis, electrochemical + biochemical process (France)

- In-situ biological process (Ukraine)

- Thermochemical/catalytic process (Greece)

- Ex-situ biological process (Italy)

- Ex-situ syngas biological process (Sweden)

In collaboration with partners Politecnico di Milano, SIAD, and CIC, Gruppo CAP will build an integrated demonstration plant to improve the quality and quantity of biomethane produced at the Bresso treatment plant.