Archea America Latina builds pioneering “Campos Novos” biomethane plant for Energisa in Santa Catarina / Pomerode (Brazil)

Campos Novos, Brazil, 18 October 2025

Archea New Energy, an Archea America Latina company based in Pomerode (Brazil), has built a state-of-the-art biomethane plant for the Brazilian Energisa Group in Campos Novos (state of Santa Catarina). The project is regarded as a benchmark for sustainable energy production in Brazil and was presented during a technical visit by the government of the state of Paraná, represented by the Superintendência Geral de Gestão Energética (SUPEN) and the State Secretariat for Planning.

With a daily processing capacity of around 350 tonnes of organic industrial waste, the plant produces 25,000 cubic metres of biomethane per day and 2,500 tonnes of organic fertiliser per month. The technology and plant design were supplied by Archea, a global specialist in biogas and biomethane plants headquartered in Hessisch Oldendorf (Germany).

“With the plant in Campos Novos, we are demonstrating that decentralised, climate-friendly energy generation is feasible on an industrial scale. The project demonstrates Archea’s technological strength and sustainable vision in Latin America,” explains Erik Retzler, Managing Director of Archea America Latina.

Energisa – Brazil’s leading energy supplier with a focus on sustainability

The Energisa Group (Energisa S.A.), headquartered in Cataguases, Minas Gerais, is Brazil’s largest domestically owned private energy supplier. Founded in 1905, the company operates energy distribution networks in eleven states, serves over 20 million people and is actively involved in renewable energy, gas infrastructure and the energy transition.

Through its subsidiary Energisa Distribuição de Gás (EDG), Energisa develops and operates biogas and biomethane projects. The Group is currently considering replicating the model of the new Archea plant in other states, particularly Paraná.

Decarbonisation in Brazil with (re)Energisa

Membrane upgrading

Under the (re)Energisa brand, the Group is driving the decarbonisation and modernisation of Brazil’s energy sector. It offers solutions for decentralised energy generation, energy efficiency and entry into the free energy market (Mercado Livre de Energia).

“Archea is proud to have a strong partner in Energisa, one that shares our vision of a circular economy, resource conservation and energy sovereignty,” emphasises Erik Retzler.

During the technical visit, Paraná’s Minister of Planning, Ulisses Maia, praised the project as an example of the energy transition and sustainable development in Brazil:

“The government of Paraná is demonstrating its innovative spirit and commitment to the future by positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition.”

🌐 Read the press release from Paraná here

About Archea, based in Hessisch Oldendorf: your partner for biogas and biomethane technology

With over 25 years of experience, the Archea Group is one of the leading specialists in the design, construction and operation of biogas and biomethane plants. From our headquarters in Hessisch Oldendorf (Germany), we deliver projects across Europe, Asia and Latin America that combine environmental and economic benefits.

Our aim is not simply to supply technology, but to offer comprehensive, commercially viable solutions for the energy transition. Archea America Latina in Pomerode (Brazil) serves as our strong regional hub for large-scale biogas, biomethane and organic fertiliser projects in Latin America.

Contact:
Archea America Latina
Corporate Communications
📍 Pomerode, SC – Brasilien
🌐 www.archea.de

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