Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced its first UK biogas plant acquisition through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I).
The company has made a final investment decision to acquire a combined pre-treatment and biogas facility from Danish renewable energy firm Ørsted.
The plant, located in Northwich, currently includes a pre-treatment facility for municipal solid waste and a biogas plant supplying electricity to the grid.
Subject to regulatory approvals, CIP plans to refurbish the facility into a dedicated biogas plant and expand it with a new digester, biomethane upgrading units and CO₂ capture technology.
This upgrade will enable the production of biomethane and liquid biogenic CO₂.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with the upgraded plant becoming operational by 2028.
Once complete, it will process more than 170,000 tonnes of feedstock annually.
Andreas Brandt, Partner at CIP, said: “We are excited to enter the UK bioenergy market with this first acquisition. The biogas plant in Northwich strengthens our position in the European biogas sector and represents a key milestone for our fund and investors.
"The upgraded plant will make a meaningful contribution to local energy security while driving growth and job creation. We very much look forward to working closely with the community and authorities to bring the project to life.”
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires first UK biogas plant
