Uniper and Five Bioenergy sign long-term biomethane supply agreement

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

The deal strengthens Uniper’s position in the low-carbon energy sector, enabling the company to complement the growing share of renewables and accelerate the decarbonisation of both road and maritime transport.

As part of its strategy to import renewable and low-carbon gases, Uniper is expanding its portfolio, with hydrogen, its derivatives, and biomethane playing a key role in 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 decarbonisation of our operations," said Carsten Poppinga, CCO of Uniper.

"We look forward to a productive and innovative partnership with Five Bioenergy, and to realising new low-carbon opportunities together that will help create a cleaner and more resilient energy future.”

For Five Bioenergy, the agreement marks a major milestone, reinforcing its role as a leading developer of large-scale biomethane projects in Europe.

“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 decarbonised 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,” said Ivan Copin, CIO at Five Bioenergy.