The United Kingdom has made significant progress in the development of renewable energies, and biogas has emerged as a key solution for decarbonizing the energy sector. Through anaerobic digestion of organic, agricultural, and industrial waste, the country generates electricity, heat, and biomethane that already power thousands of homes and businesses.
Below, we highlight some of the most relevant companies and projects in the UK biogas sector, either due to their scale of production, technological innovation, or growth potential:
1. Future Biogas
Future Biogas is one of the largest operators of anaerobic digestion (AD) plants in the UK, with over 10 active facilities. In 2024, the company signed an agreement with AstraZeneca to supply 100 GWh of biomethane per year—without relying on government subsidies.
2. Acorn Bioenergy
This UK-based startup is currently developing 15 biomethane plants across England and Scotland. Once operational, they will produce over 1.5 TWh of renewable gas annually—enough to supply more than 100,000 homes.
3. GENeco
GENeco, a subsidiary of Wessex Water, operates one of the most advanced AD plants in the country, located in Bristol. The facility converts organic waste and wastewater into electricity, biomethane, and high-quality fertilizers.
4. Infinis
Specialized in electricity generation from landfill gas and abandoned mine methane, Infinis operates more than 150 sites across the UK with a total installed capacity of 478 MW.
5. EnviTec Biogas UK
A global leader in biogas and biomethane plant engineering, EnviTec has developed hundreds of projects worldwide, including several in the UK. The company offers turnkey solutions, from design to long-term operation.
6. HoSt Bioenergy
HoSt Bioenergy has built multiple facilities in the UK, such as the Charlton Park plant, which processes 47,500 tonnes of organic waste per year and injects biomethane directly into the gas grid.
7. Marches Biogas
Marches Biogas is a UK company with decades of experience designing, building, and maintaining AD plants for farms, municipalities, and private businesses. Their flexible approach makes them a reliable partner in the sector.
8. Dark Green
This Nottingham-based startup is planning to develop a network of small-scale urban biogas plants. Each facility will treat up to 60,000 tonnes of food waste annually, producing enough green energy to supply approximately 6,000 homes.
PROMINDSA’s contribution to the UK biogas industry
At PROMINDSA, we actively support biogas producers in the UK through our specialized mineral-based solution: MICRONOX BIOX ON16. This product is designed to effectively remove hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) from biogas produced in anaerobic digestion processes.
By integrating MICRONOX BIOX ON16 into their operations, producers can:
- Improve the quality of their biogas
- Prevent corrosion in engines and equipment
- Extend the lifespan of their infrastructure
- Comply with environmental regulations
With proven results across Europe, PROMINDSA continues to be a trusted partner for those committed to sustainable, efficient, and innovative renewable energy production.
