Swing Biomethane, Dafo Ecoenergias to jointly develop biomethane projects in Spain

European biomethane platform Swing Biomethane has announced a partnership with Gijon-based Dafo Ecoenergias to create a joint development company aimed at developing a portfolio of biomethane projects in Spain, it said on July 9.

Swing believes Spain has significant potential for biomethane production, given the large volumes of organic waste generated annually by its agricultural sector. The country has also set ambitious targets for developing its biomethane market, with the Spanish Gas Association (Sedigas) estimating that biomethane could account for almost half of Spain’s natural gas consumption.

“Our mission is to help accelerate the energy transition by scaling up the production of biomethane from agricultural waste and livestock effluents, and we are very enthusiastic to partner with Dafo Ecoenergias,” said Benoit Condoumi, CEO of Swing Biomethane.

In addition to providing financial and technical resources, Swing will also offer expertise in biomethane project development, design, construction, and financing, which is essential for developing projects that are environmentally, technically, and financially viable.

Jose Antonio Fuertes, CEO of Dafo Ecoenergias, said, “Biomethane projects can help revitalise rural communities by providing a new source of income for farmers, as well as local jobs. They can also help improve the sustainability of our agriculture.”

Dafo Ecoenergias is a developer of biomethane projects with a current portfolio of 10 greenfield projects in early or mid-stage development in Spain, representing a potential production of more than 500 GWh/year.