Orizon Launches Brazil's Largest Biomethane Hub with Greenlane Technology
Event summary
- Orizon inaugurated a biomethane plant at Ecoparque Jaboatão, Brazil, featuring a biogas upgrading system supplied by Greenlane.
- The facility, with a C$62 million investment, can produce 110,000 m³ of biomethane daily, injected into the Copergás pipeline network.
- Construction began in May 2024 and was completed at the end of 2025, financed by Banco do Nordeste do Brasil (BNB).
- The plant processes biogas from 3,500 tonnes of waste generated daily by 2.5 million people across five municipalities.
- Brazil's ANP authorized the plant in 2025, confirming compliance with technical and operational requirements.
The big picture
This project underscores the growing convergence of waste management and renewable energy infrastructure in Brazil's decarbonization strategy. With C$62 million invested and government backing, it signals strong institutional support for biomethane as a scalable solution for urban energy needs. The integration of Greenlane's technology highlights the global demand for proven biogas upgrading systems in emerging markets.
What we're watching
- Market Expansion
- Whether Orizon can replicate this model across its 18 ecoparks to scale biomethane production nationally.
- Regulatory Stability
- How changes in Brazil's renewable energy policies might impact the long-term viability of such projects.
- Technological Integration
- The pace at which Greenlane can integrate liquefaction systems to expand biomethane availability beyond pipeline networks.
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