Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., has entered into a contract with Circular Renewable Evolution S.r.l. (CREvolution) to supply its proprietary anaerobic digestion technology as part of a €50 million initiative at Eni’s Gela biorefinery. The agreement includes approximately C$13 million of Anaergia equipment and systems.This initiative represents a breakthrough in the sustainable production of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO; biodiesel, biojet (sustainable aviation fuel or SAF), bionafta and bioLPG). These renewable fuels are in exceptionally high global demand, yet few competitors have built scaled, commercially proven solutions. By developing a system designed for replication across global biorefineries, the partnership establishes a clear runway for large‑scale rollout in a fast‑expanding HVO market.Transforming waste into scalable low‑carbon valueThe project integrates Anaergia’s advanced anaerobic digestion system with a complementary thermal treatment process to recover and regenerate degumming soil, currently treated externally and often bound for landfill. Anaergia’s proprietary high viscosity digestion technologies are engineered to process challenging, high dry matter materials, enabling the facility to:<ul><li>recover over 80% of degumming soil residues,</li><li>generate more than 70,000 MWh of renewable natural gas (RNG) annually,</li><li>materially decarbonize energy use at the Gela refinery, and</li><li>significantly reduce operating and waste disposal costs. Installation and commissioning are expected to be completed by May 2027.</li></ul>A strong competitive position in a rapidly expanding marketThe Gela site will serve as a global demonstration facility, designed to validate a replicable, circular economy model for the HVO sector. With more than 250 HVO plants worldwide and the market projected to expand by over 35% by 2030, the technology positions Anaergia, Eni, and CREvolution at the forefront of a sector urgently seeking scalable, low carbon solutions.By recovering waste streams and converting them into both reusable raw materials and renewable energy, the project provides a commercially attractive pathway for reducing carbon intensity while lowering operating expenses, a value proposition that is increasingly compelling for biorefineries globally.Leadership commentary“This collaboration underscores Anaergia’s strength as a technology partner to some of the world’s most forward-looking energy companies,” said Assaf Onn, CEO of Anaergia. “By transforming what was once considered waste into renewable energy and reusable material, we are enabling a scalable solution for a rapidly growing HVO market.”“Through this initiative, we are setting a new benchmark for sustainable HVO production,” said Fabrizio Lami, COO of CREvolution. “Efficient waste reduction, cost optimization, and circularity will be essential competitive differentiators as the HVO market accelerates.”“This initiative demonstrates Eni’s commitment to sustainable innovation with measurable impact,” said the Eni spokesperson. “By regenerating degumming soil through an integrated process that also produces renewable energy, we significantly reduce waste-disposal costs and operating expenses while advancing circularity across our biorefining operations.”A platform for scalable growthOnce validated, the Gela model is expected to be replicated across Eni’s biorefineries and adapted broadly across the global HVO industry. For investors, the initiative:<ul><li>strengthens Anaergia’s IP driven competitive moat,</li><li>validates a scalable technology platform aligned with global climate policy tailwinds,</li><li>provides a pathway for repeat project deployment, and</li><li>reinforces Anaergia’s positioning in the global energy transition ecosystem.</li></ul>&nbsp;

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Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., has entered into a contract with Circular Renewable Evolution S.r.l. to supply its proprietary anaerobic digestion technology as part of a €50 million initiative at Eni’s Gela biorefinery. 

Anaergia, Eni and CREvolution unveil breakthrough platform to scale demand for biodiesel and SAF

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