The European Investment Fund has committed €200 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to support the expansion of biomethane and advanced bioenergy production across Europe.
The investment will support Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ Advanced Bioenergy Fund II (ABF II), a new infrastructure fund focused on developing large-scale biogas facilities using anaerobic digestion technology. The projects aim to convert agricultural waste and manure into renewable biomethane, helping reduce Europe’s dependence on imported fossil fuels while supporting climate and energy security goals.
Backed by the European Union through the InvestEU and REPowerEU initiatives, the funding marks the official launch of ABF II, which targets a total fund size of €1.5 billion.
The strategy will primarily focus on greenfield bioenergy projects in countries including Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Belgium, and Finland. The produced biomethane is expected to support decarbonisation efforts across industries such as manufacturing, transport, and maritime shipping.
Merete Clausen said the investment reflects Europe’s increasing focus on renewable gas infrastructure and sustainable energy systems. She noted that expanding domestic renewable energy production will strengthen Europe’s energy security while accelerating the transition toward cleaner energy sources.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, one of the world’s largest clean energy infrastructure fund managers, currently manages more than €37 billion in assets and operates projects in over 30 countries worldwide.
Thomas Dalsgaard described the EIF investment as a major milestone for the Advanced Bioenergy Fund II and highlighted growing market demand for domestic biomethane production across Europe.
The European Investment Fund stated that biomethane is fully compatible with existing gas infrastructure, making it a strategic component of Europe’s long-term energy transition plans. The fund is also expected to contribute to broader EU objectives aimed at building a more integrated and resilient renewable energy market.
The investment forms part of wider European efforts to increase clean energy capacity, strengthen energy independence, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions amid continued geopolitical and energy market uncertainty.
