Polska Grupa Biogazowa begins construction of another biogas plant in Poland

Polska Grupa Biogazowa, a company belonging to TotalEnergies, launched the construction of its twenty-second biogas plant in Poland, which will be located in Długoszyn, Lubusz Voivodeship. The Długoszyn biogas plant will use the latest technologies to annually produce 8.3 GWh of electricity and 8 GWh of heat, enough to supply three thousand Polish households.

This new investment marks another significant step in the strategy for green energy development in Poland and underscores PGB’s commitment to building a sustainable energy system. There are about four hundred and forty plants on the Polish market, of which one hundred and eighty are agricultural biogas plants*, making this the most rapidly developing segment. Biogas is a critically important fuel that plays a key role in Poland’s energy transition. As a renewable energy source, it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to achieving climate goals. Poland has the fifth-largest biomass potential for biogas production among EU member states. PGB, as a leading player in its sector in Poland, aims to stimulate the domestic market for biogas and biomethane.

On March 26, a cornerstone laying ceremony was held for the facility in Długoszyn, with construction expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. Representatives of local authorities and members of the PGB Management Board attended the ceremony.

“For years, PGB has contributed to Poland’s energy transition through the continuous development of biogas technology based on locally produced renewable raw materials, enabling the production of green electricity. PGB currently owns and operates twenty biogas plants with a total capacity of 21 MW. Thanks to its wide application—from organic waste collection to electricity and heat generation, as well as the use of digestate as a natural fertilizer—biogas energy is an essential component of the circular economy. We are pleased to take another step towards opening a new PGB biogas plant in Poland. This will be our third facility in Lubusz Voivodeship, near the existing biogas plant in Karkoszów,” says Tomasz Strzelecki, Member of the Management Board and Investment Director at PGB.

The latest PGB investment will benefit both local farmers and food industry, as well as the environment, through the effective management of organic waste that can be converted into clean energy. Thanks to the CHP – combined heat and power process, the biogas plant not only supplies energy but also offers a unique wood-drying service, ideal for furniture manufacturers and carpenters. The digestate produced during methane fermentation is rich in micro- and macronutrients such as nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. It serves as a natural fertilizer, free from any biological contaminants, that hydrates soil effectively, especially during droughts.

“I am extremely pleased that we have managed to jointly initiate this investment. It is important that the residents of Sulęcin can fully benefit from the energy produced by the biogas plant, which is why we have been discussing the possible creation of an energy cooperative in the future. Energy security based on green energy is a definite priority for us. We hope that this is just the beginning of a fruitful cooperation and that more investments will be made in our municipality.”– says Dariusz Ejchart, Mayor of Sulęcin

In the second quarter of 2025, Polska Grupa Biogazowa plans to open its twenty-first biogas plant in Gogolin.

*Data from KOWR: Register of Agricultural Biogas Producers – National Support Center for Agriculture – Portal Gov.pl