October 21, 2026. The forthcoming start of trial operations at Greece’s first compressed biomethane production plant marks a significant step in the development of the domestic biomethane market. The plant is being developed by DEPA Commercial in partnership with CHITAS FARM at the latter’s facilities in Filippiada. The biomethane produced will be used as a transport fuel (Bio-CNG), expanding the supply of renewable fuels through DEPA Commercial’s FISIKON refueling network.
This development follows the issuance of the country’s first installation permit for a biomethane production plant, pursuant to Law 5215/2025 and the Regulation on the Installation and Operation of Biomethane Production Plants, marking an important milestone in the implementation of the new institutional framework.
The project involves upgrading biogas to high-purity biomethane, followed by compression and storage for use as a transport fuel (Bio-CNG). This pilot project is of strategic importance to the domestic energy market, as it lays the foundations for harnessing a renewable energy source and integrating it into the existing energy infrastructure.
The compressed biomethane produced will be available for distribution through DEPA Commercial’s FISIKON refueling stations, expanding the potential use of renewable fuels in transport, as it constitutes a renewable fuel with a zero-carbon footprint. This technology also enables compressed biomethane to be transported to consumers located beyond the reach of the natural gas grid, or injected into remote natural gas networks, broadening its potential applications.
