en.Wedoany.com Reported - EemsGas has secured €149.8 million in SDE++ subsidies from the Dutch government, providing 15 years of operational revenue security for its biomethane plant at the Delfzijl chemical park. EemsGas is a 50-50 joint venture between sustainable raw material producer Perpetual Next and Dutch natural gas infrastructure company Gasunie, which has been collaborating since 2022 to produce biomethane on a large scale from waste wood.
At the end of last year, EemsGas had already received €30 million in DEI+ investment subsidies. The newly approved SDE++ subsidy covers the production phase, setting a minimum price for biomethane to ensure long-term revenue certainty. The plant will collaborate with the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) using its gasification technology to produce 18 million cubic meters of green natural gas annually, several times the output of conventional facilities.
Perpetual Next CEO Rene Buwalda stated that the two subsidies reflect the Dutch government's financial commitment and the project's importance to the energy transition and the Netherlands' competitive position. The plant will contribute to national energy independence and meet the growing global demand for biomethane. Gasunie Chief Operating Officer Hans Coenen added that this commitment provides additional support for the application of gasification technology in the renewable fuels sector, emphasizing that sustainable molecules are crucial for supply security.
The maximum subsidy amount is €149.8 million, applicable to a 15-year production period (from July 1, 2029, to June 30, 2044). Actual annual payments will fluctuate with natural gas market prices, serving as a price safety net to ensure a minimum revenue level. The project is expected to be finalized in the coming period, with EemsGas starting construction in 2027 and aiming for operation in 2029.
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