A new biomethane plant has been commissioned in Ukraine, owned by the “Teofipol Energy Company,” the head of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine, Georgii Geletukha, reported.
According to Georgii Geletukha, with the launch of this facility, the total number of biomethane producers in Ukraine has grown to six, with a combined capacity of 106 million cubic meters per year. The new plant is the largest in the sector, with a design capacity of about 56 million cubic meters of biomethane annually. A key feature of the facility is its direct connection to the gas transmission system, allowing biomethane to be fed directly into the main gas pipelines—unlike most other producers, who operate through distribution networks.
Currently, of the six operating plants, four supply biomethane into pipelines (three into distribution networks, one directly into the transmission system), while two produce bio-LNG—liquefied biomethane transported via cryogenic tanks. All products are certified under the ISCC EU system, recognized by the European Commission.
Another, seventh biomethane plant is expected to begin operations in Ukraine later this year. Despite the recent surge in plant launches, production volumes remain small relative to the market. The total capacity of the biomethane sector is about 0.1 billion cubic meters per year, while domestic natural gas consumption in Ukraine is estimated at around 20 billion cubic meters annually. Nevertheless, the sector has significant growth potential.
Before the full-scale war, Ukraine had plans to increase biomethane production to 1 billion cubic meters by 2030, 4.5 billion cubic meters by 2040, and 20 billion cubic meters by 2050, which could theoretically fully replace current natural gas consumption.
The Bioenergy Association of Ukraine estimates that achieving this level would require building around 4,000 biomethane plants, with total investments reaching €40 billion. Realizing this potential could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 million tons of CO₂ annually and create up to 250,000 jobs.
