BTS DevCo and Eiffel Gaz Vert: €208 million debt financing from Deutsche Bank for 10 biomethane plants in Italy
Milan, May 29th, 2025 – Green One, the JV company leader in the development of anaerobic digestion owned by BTS DevCo, the leading development company of BTS Group and Eiffel Gaz Vert, the green molecule focused investment fund managed by Eiffel Investment group, is pleased to announce that it has reached financial close with Deutsche Bank for a €208 million debt financing to develop and construct 10 new biomethane production plants across Italy.
This landmark funding marks a pivotal step forward for Italy’s clean energy future. The development of these plants will directly contribute to the nation’s strategic goals for energy independence, environmental sustainability, and emissions reduction, while advancing a circular economy model by converting organic waste from agricultural and agro-industrial sources into renewable natural gas.
“This agreement represents a fundamental step in BTS’s strategic growth path and strengthens our commitment to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for renewable energy production,” said Franco Lusuriello, CEO of BTS. “It is an investment that, in addition to consolidating our leadership in the sector, makes a concrete contribution to Italy's goals for ecological transition and energy autonomy.”
Biogas is a cornerstone of the energy transition in Europe, and we strongly believe in its potential to decarbonize industry, enhance energy sovereignty across regions, and valorize local agricultural resources. We are very happy that Deutsche Bank joined Green One as a key financial partner. This new financing is going to accelerate the development of the platform at a pivotal time.” said Pierre-Antoine Machelon, Head of Energy Transition Infrastructure at Eiffel Investment Group.
The Trust & Agency Services (TAS) Team at Deutsche Bank Italy, in coordination with TAS Luxembourg, supported the transaction as Agent Bank.
BTS Group ( www.bts-biogas.com )
BTS is an Italian pioneer and global leader in anaerobic digestion technology, with over 25 years of expertise in renewable energy solutions. Through its subsidiary BTS Biogas, the company designs, builds, and maintains biogas and biomethane plants across Europe, North America, and East Asia, having built more than 270 operational facilities.
BTS’s plants convert organic waste from municipalities, agri-food producers, and farms into clean energy and high-quality fertilizers, driving the transition to a circular economy.
In 2022, BTS expanded its operations by creating BTS DevCo, a dedicated development arm focused on owning and operating anaerobic digestion plants.
With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, BTS continues to lead the global biomethane revolution, delivering scalable, eco-friendly energy solutions for a decarbonized future.
BTS Group’s team counts around 150 talented professionals, with offices in Italy (Affi and Brunico), France (Oullins Cedex), Leeds (UK), and Annapolis (United States of America).
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Eiffel Investment Group
Eiffel Investment Group is an asset manager with c. €7 billion under management (as of 31/12/2024, including uncalled commitments). Eiffel Investment Group’s investor base consists of large institutional investors (insurance companies, mutual insurers, pension funds, banks, family offices, public investors, etc.) as well as retail investors via intermediated distribution. Backed by the Impala group founded by entrepreneur Jacques Veyrat, Eiffel Investment Group cultivates a strong industrial expertise, in particular in the field of the energy transition. Eiffel finances companies and their assets through four main strategies: private debt, private equity, energy transition (infrastructure debt and equity, private equity), and listed credit and equities. Eiffel Investment Group invests for a sustainable world. Its investment strategies aim to generate not only a strong financial performance but also positive social and environmental impacts.
Eiffel Investment Group’s team counts around 110 talented professionals, with offices in France (Paris), BeNeLux (Amsterdam), Italy (Milan), Poland (Warsaw), the United States of America (New York) and the UAE (Abu Dhabi).
Eiffel Gaz Vert is a specialized professional fund strictly reserved for institutional investors.
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