Uniper and Five Bioenergy sign long-term biomethane supply agreement

Lorca Project, one of the projects covered under the biomethane purchase agreement, is designed to produce up to 250 GWh of biomethane while processing 1 million tonnes of slurry avoiding 60,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The project is expected to commence operations by the end of 2026. (Source: Five Bioenergy)

Uniper will purchase biomethane from three major Spanish plants starting in 2027, enhancing its low-carbon energy portfolio
Five Bioenergy strengthens leadership in European biomethane with Uniper partnership

The German energy company Uniper and the Spanish developer Five Bioenergy have signed a seven-year biomethane purchase agreement from three of Spain’s largest biomethane plants, which are located in Murcia. Deliveries are expected to start at the beginning of 2027.

This agreement places Uniper in a strong position to complement the growing share of renewables with low-carbon energy sources and to accelerate the decarbonization of both road and maritime sectors. It is a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment to delivering reliable, sustainable energy to customers across Europe. To support the import of renewable and low-carbon gases, Uniper is expanding its portfolio accordingly. Next to hydrogen and its derivates biomethane plays a crucial role in achieving 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.”

Carsten Poppinga, CCO Uniper

The agreement with Uniper represents a major milestone for Five Bioenergy, solidifying its role as a leading developer of large-scale biomethane projects in Europe. This long-term partnership underscores Five Bioenergy’s commitment to advancing innovative, sustainable energy solutions.

“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.”

Ivan Copin, CIO at Five Bioenergy

Your contacts for more information:

Uniper SE
Maike Dupont
VP Commercial Communication
T +49 173-2 77 03 13
maike.dupont@uniper.energy

Five Bioenergy
Paula Concepción
Marketing and Corporate Communications Technician
T +34 682902080
paula.concepcion@fivebioenergy.com

About Five Bioenergy

Five Bioenergy is a leading circular economy platform in Iberia, dedicated to developing, constructing, and operating projects that generate biomethane, biofertilizers, biogenic CO₂ and osmotized water. With a pipeline of 17 projects under development and 4 projects under construction, Five Bioenergy contributes to decarbonization by transforming organic waste into renewable products. Its projects are designed to provide long-term value to stakeholders while supporting Europe’s energy independence and climate objectives.

bout Uniper

Düsseldorf-based Uniper is a European energy company with global reach and operations in more than 40 countries. It has about 7,500 employees and plays a key role in ensuring a secure energy supply in Europe, particularly in its core markets of Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Uniper’s 14 gigawatts of flexible power generating capacity make it a mainstay of reliable power production. Uniper is a leading gas trader and one of Northwestern Europe’s most important LNG importers, and its broad procurement portfolio enhances supply security. Uniper’s investments in renewables, hydrogen, and other low-carbon energy carriers propel the transformation of the energy system.

Uniper provides energy and services to about 1,000 municipalities and industrial companies in its home market, Germany. Uniper is also Germany’s largest operator of gas storage facilities and hydropower plants.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Uniper SE Management and other information currently available to Uniper. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. Uniper SE does not intend, and does not assume any liability whatsoever, to update these forward-looking statements or to modify them to conform with future events or developments.

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