BioNancy: the first biogas-based BiCRS project in France
Our Partners
This pioneering French Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) project involves the establishment of a first-of-its-kind BECCS initiative at biogas plants near Nancy in France, to remove ~10,000 tCO₂ annually. It is set to operate from 2026, contingent upon essential long-term offtake commitments for deployment.
A French first to test innovative carbon removal solutions
This project will involve 3 biogas plants – operated by Meurthenergie, Mortagne Environment and Méthanisation Seille Environnement. It marks the first biogas-based BECCS initiative in France, with potential for significant scale, given the hundreds of biomethane plants in the country. Biogas-based BECCS projects, particularly hold significant promise in that they generate renewable energy in addition to negative emissions, and their biomass feedstocks (mostly manure and slurry in this project) do not create additional impacts on land, water or biodiversity.
A comprehensive collaboration between stakeholders will ensure the successful establishment of this first-of-its-kind BECCS project in the Nancy region, with planned operations from 2026, which will remove ~10,000 tCO₂ per year. Carbon Impact, a French carbon removal project developer, will lead the infrastructure implementation, working closely with three local biogas plant owners. Airfix will manage the CO₂ transport and storage value chain, ensuring monetization through long-term carbon offtake agreements. South Pole will take the lead in carbon asset development, ensuring compliance with ICROA-recognized standards.
Calling for corporate support
Airfix and South Pole are actively seeking long-term offtake guarantees by corporate buyers for Carbon Removal Certificates (CDRs) from BECCS projects. Companies are invited to join this pioneering effort, contributing meaningfully to climate action. Embrace scalability, innovation, and a commitment to a sustainable future by getting involved in this first-of-its-kind BECCS project in France.