German energy company Uniper and Spain’s Five Bioenergy have signed a long-term biomethane purchase agreement, taking another step in the push towards low-carbon energy. Under the seven-year agreement, Uniper will buy biomethane from three major plants in Murcia. Deliveries are scheduled to start in early 2027.
Through this agreement, Uniper aims to expand its renewable energy portfolio and help cut emissions in road and maritime transport. The biomethane supply deal highlights the company’s ongoing effort to mix renewables with dependable low-carbon sources. As part of this approach, Uniper is also broadening its sources for renewable and low-carbon gases, including biomethane. Alongside hydrogen and its derivatives, biomethane is emerging as a vital component in building a sustainable energy mix.
“We are very proud to partner with the leading Spanish biomethane developer Five Bioenergy. The supply agreement underscores our ambition to expand and diversify our low-carbon energy portfolio. By sourcing high-quality biomethane, we are not only strengthening our supply sources but also advancing the decarbonization of our operations. We look forward to a productive and innovative partnership with Five Bioenergy, and to realizing new low-carbon opportunities together that will help to create a cleaner and more resilient energy future,” said Carsten Poppinga, CCO Uniper.
For Five Bioenergy, the biomethane supply deal marks an important step in expanding its large-scale biomethane projects across Europe. The company strengthens its position as a leading player in the European biomethane market and, at the same time, supports its mission to advance innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
“This collaboration with Uniper validates our strategy of merging cutting-edge technology with industrial-scale production. It secures a stable market for our biomethane while reinforcing our vision of a decarbonized Europe powered by renewable energy. Far more than a commercial deal, this partnership is a decisive catalyst for accelerating the energy transition and advancing a circular economy.” said Ivan Copin, CIO at Five Bioenergy.