The ANP (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels) has granted authorization for the commercialization of biomethane produced by the Onebio plant, located in Paulínia (SP). The measure certifies that the fuel produced at the plant fully meets the required technical specifications and operating conditions, allowing its injection into the natural gas distribution network.
The project is the result of a partnership between Orizon and Edge and uses organic waste from landfills to produce biomethane, a fuel with characteristics similar to fossil natural gas. The goal is to meet the demand of industries, residences, and transportation fleets, contributing to decarbonization and the sustainable management of solid waste.
With an investment of R$ 450 million — made possible by resources from the Climate Fund and the Finem line of credit — the plant has the capacity to produce up to 225 m³ of biomethane per day. It is one of the largest units in operation in Brazil and Latin America, and ranks third globally in terms of production capacity in the sector.
“With this authorization (from ANP), we have consolidated a biomethane project on a relevant scale, integrated into the natural gas network, capable of offering predictability and competitiveness to the market,” said Demetrio Magalhães, CEO of Edge.
According to the executive, the project's structure allows for the combination of natural gas and biomethane, increasing supply flexibility. "This design allows the company to structure blends of natural gas and biomethane, leveraging the infrastructure and scale of natural gas to enable a consistent and competitive supply of renewable gas," he stated.
According to Milton Pilão, CEO of Orizon, the authorization from the Regulatory Agency reinforces the strategic role of the project for the national energy matrix. “We are scaling the transformation of waste into renewable gas with reliability, predictability, and industrial capacity, offering a solution that allows clients to advance in their decarbonization goals,” he pointed out.
Circular economy and supply expansion
In addition to the energy benefits, the project fits into the concept of a circular economy by transforming urban solid waste into sources of clean energy. The plant processes approximately 5.000 tons of waste daily from more than 30 municipalities.
Unlike routes based on agricultural biomass, the production of biomethane from landfills guarantees a continuous supply, without seasonality, a relevant characteristic for meeting the needs of transport fleets and industrial processes that require predictability.
The plant's infrastructure already includes a city gate connected to the distribution network, allowing for immediate gas injection. The company also plans to implement liquefaction systems, aiming to serve customers outside the gas grid and expand the presence of biomethane in different regions of the country.
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