Anaergia S.r.l., Italian subsidiary of Anaergia is working in a joint venture with Italian construction firms Tozzi Sud and Isolmec Group to develop a new anaerobic digestion facility for BioHold in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, reports Bioenergy Insight.
BioHold is a bioenergy platform jointly owned by Pietro Fiorentini and the Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund. The upcoming Ora Biogas project marks Anaergia’s first collaboration with BioHold.
The facility will process a range of agricultural residues to produce renewable gas. Once operational, it is expected to generate more than 47,000 megawatt-hours of biomethane annually, which will be fed into Italy’s national gas distribution network. Operations are scheduled to begin by June 2026, with the total value of the joint venture estimated at C$22 million.
Anaergia CEO Assaf Onn said the project reinforces the company’s strong presence in Italy and its collaborative approach with local partners.
“Anaergia has an established presence in Italy, and this joint venture demonstrates how we work together with leading local partners to advance projects with expedited timelines,” Onn said. “By leveraging our expertise and proven solutions, this project will deliver significant economic and environmental benefits from agricultural residues. We are pleased to be part of this new project, our first one for BioHold.”
Nunzio Perna, CEO of Isolmec and Tozzi Sud, said his companies were proud to contribute to a project that supports Italy’s transition to sustainable energy.
“The construction of the Ora Biogas plant represents a concrete step towards a more sustainable energy future and reaffirms our commitment to developing innovative infrastructure for Italy’s ecological transition,” he said.
Zeno Marani, Biomethane Development Manager at BioHold, added that the collaboration marks a strong partnership among the three firms.
“We are delighted to collaborate with the joint venture of Isolmec, Tozzi Sud, and Anaergia on this important biomethane project. I am confident that the proven experience and capabilities of our companies will ensure a successful and long-lasting partnership,” Marani said.
