AGR Biogas and TURN2X have agreed to start a path of collaboration in the development of integrated projects to generate renewable gases by taking advantage of the synergies of their processes, which will create an efficient industrial symbiosis by combining the production of biomethane with methanation based on green hydrogen.

The agreement establishes a long-term collaboration and contemplates the supply of biogenic CO₂, generated in AGR Biogas' biomethane plants, to TURN2X's facilities to generate e-methane, while in the reverse direction renewable heat will be supplied from TURN2X for AGR Biogas' activity.

The agreement will be deployed at its start-up in two plants located in Andalusia and Extremadura, where the TURN2X facilities will be located adjacent to AGR Biogas' biomethane facilities to allow the integration of its projects in order to produce green gas.

With this collaboration, biogenic CO₂ from the improvement of biomethane in the AGR Biogas plants will be used and the integration of renewable heat in both facilities will be promoted. This configuration maximises CO2 utilisation, increases overall energy efficiency, and reduces the carbon footprint at both plants.

The waste heat generated in the TURN2X methanation process will be able to replace the heat source that AGR Biogas would have used to cover its thermal needs, thus reducing operating costs (OPEX). The collaboration will also explore the possibility of sharing the gas grid connection infrastructure, distributing the capital costs (CAPEX) associated with the injection point between both projects.

In addition, this cooperation between the two companies will bring multiple benefits such as progress in industrial decarbonisation through the supply of e-methane compatible with the gas network, the strengthening of energy sovereignty by reducing dependence on fossil gas imports and the promotion of the efficient circularity of biogenic carbon flows, among others.

These benefits are supported by two differential characteristics of TURN2X technology: its flexible on-load operation, which allows electricity to be absorbed in periods of low demand at prices significantly lower than those of a base regime, thus reducing the main cost component of e-Methane; and its modular architecture, which facilitates the installation of reactors directly next to biogenic CO₂ sources, eliminating the costs and logistical complexity associated with CO₂ transport.

CEO of AGR Biogas, David Piñero, says: 'This collaboration allows us to maximize the value of the biogenic CO₂ generated in our biomethane plants, while benefiting from the integration of renewable heat, with a circular approach that improves plant performance and positions our facilities as central hubs of the emerging e-methane ecosystem.'

CEO of TURN2X, Philip Kessler, adds: 'This cooperation is a key milestone in the development of our e-Methane platform in Spain by integrating biomethane production with hydrogen-based methanation, achieving significant efficiency improvements and creating a scalable model for the production of clean molecules. Together we are accelerating industrial decarbonization, while strengthening Europe's energy sovereignty.'

The agreement represents a fundamental pillar in TURN2X's strategy to develop a scalable e-methane platform in Spain. Likewise, being able to combine AGR's expertise in biomethane production with TURN2X's Power-to-Methane technology allows establishing a replicable model for integrated renewable gas hubs, facilitating long-term alignment between both partners to scale multiple projects throughout Spain.

TURN2X develops and operates industrial e-methane plants by combining green hydrogen with biogenic CO₂. The company is focused on scalable solutions that accelerate the transition to clean molecules in Europe. For its part, AGR Biogas develops, builds and operates biomethane plants, transforming organic waste streams into green gas and contributing to more sustainable waste management and promoting the energy transition and the circular economy.