Anaergia Inc., through its Italian subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., has entered into a joint venture with Italian construction firms Tozzi Sud and Isolmec Group to build a new anaerobic digestion facility for BioHold in Basilicata, southern Italy.
BioHold is a bioenergy platform jointly controlled by Pietro Fiorentini and the Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund. The project, named Ora Biogas, marks Anaergia’s first collaboration with BioHold.
Renewable Gas Production and Economic Impact
The Ora Biogas facility will process a range of agricultural residues to produce renewable biomethane. Once operational, the plant is expected to generate more than 47,000 megawatt-hours of biomethane annually, which will be injected into Italy’s national gas distribution network.
Operations are scheduled to commence by June 2026, with the joint venture contract valued at approximately CAD 22 million. The project aims to contribute to Italy’s renewable energy goals while creating local economic opportunities in the Basilicata region.
Commitment to Sustainable Development
Assaf Onn, CEO of Anaergia, said the project reflects the company’s growing presence in Italy and its collaborative approach to accelerating clean energy development.
“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. By leveraging our recognised expertise and proven solutions, this project will deliver meaningful economic and environmental benefits from agricultural residues. We are pleased to be part of this new project, our first one for BioHold,” Onn said.
Local Partners Emphasize Innovation and Ecological Transition
Nunzio Perna, CEO of Isolmec and Tozzi Sud, highlighted the importance of the collaboration in advancing Italy’s energy transition.
“We are proud to take part in this project alongside highly experienced partners. The construction of the Ora Biogas plant represents a concrete step towards a more sustainable energy future and reaffirms our industrial group’s commitment to developing innovative infrastructure for Italy’s ecological transition,” Perna stated.
Strengthening Strategic Collaboration
Echoing this sentiment, Zeno Marani, Biomethane Development Manager at BioHold, expressed confidence in the partnership’s success.
“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.
The Ora Biogas project underscores the growing role of biomethane in Italy’s renewable energy mix and reflects a broader commitment to sustainable industrial development through strategic international and local collaboration.
