21 Tages

Metania

Biomethane · Biogas

Pioneering biomethane company producing renewable energy through a circular-economy model.

A Metania biogas and biomethane plant converting agricultural by-products into renewable energy

Metania operates in the biogas and biomethane sector, driving innovation through a circular-economy business model — turning livestock waste and agricultural by-products into renewable energy.

About the investment — Metania

Metania operates in the biogas and biomethane sector, driving innovation through a circular economy business model. The company develops, builds, and manages plants for the production and grid injection of biomethane, while also converting existing biogas plants.

Its operations focus on transforming livestock waste and agricultural by-products into renewable energy, contributing to the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries and the transport sector, and significantly reducing CO₂ emissions. By combining financial expertise with industrial know-how, Metania creates long-term value by delivering energy solutions aligned with the highest standards of environmental sustainability.

Metania is owned by the Tages Helios Net Zero Fund, an Article 9 fund under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), dedicated to renewable energy and the energy transition, and managed by Tages Capital SGR S.p.A.

Guido Prearo, Senior Partner, 21 Tages

Metania's mission is to lead the transformation of the biomethane market by adopting best-in-class practices and innovative technologies that deliver operational excellence, while advancing sustainable solutions that foster the growth of renewable energy in line with the highest standards of responsible business. Looking ahead, Metania's priority is to continue its growth and innovation strategy in the biomethane market by implementing cutting-edge technologies and best practices that accelerate the energy transition and contribute to achieving climate-neutrality targets by 2050.

Guido Prearo, Senior Partner, 21 Tages

How value was created — Metania

Metania is committed to creating long-term value for investors and partners by advancing sustainable solutions that minimize carbon emissions and support Italy's transition to a greener energy system. Backed by a strong industrial platform and the support of financial investors, the company optimizes and manages biogas and biomethane assets across Italy, playing an active role in the country's energy transition. Metania works closely with stakeholders across the entire biomethane value chain, operating with transparency, integrity and a strong commitment to local communities and the environment. Through its integrated approach, the company creates value for investors, partners and local communities by enabling the conversion of organic waste into clean, renewable energy.

At a glance

  • Approx. 4 MW of installed capacity across 4 operational biogas plants in Lombardy.
  • 3 greenfield Ready-to-Build biomethane plants in Apulia and Basilicata with a total authorised capacity of 1,500 Scm/h.