Copenhagen, Denmark, October 7, 2026 / PRNewswire / — Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners ( Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners , referred to as CIP ) announced that it has made a final investment decision ( FID ) regarding the Italian biomethane platform Via Verde through Advanced Bioenergy Fund II ( ABF II ). ABF II primarily invests in the development, construction, and operation of biogas plants across Europe, converting agricultural waste and other sustainable materials into biomethane.
The company stated that Via Verde is ABF II's first investment, and it also marks the entry of CIP into the Italian biomethane market. This investment will create local jobs and supply locally produced biomethane to replace imported fossil natural gas, thereby supporting Italy's efforts towards energy independence and decarbonization.
Via Verde has a development pipeline of 20 projects, strategically distributed across multiple regions of Italy, including Lombardy, Abruzzo, and Campania. It is estimated that each plant will process approximately 60,000 to 100,000 tons of agricultural waste per year.
Once all 20 of these projects are put into operation, the Via Verde platform is expected to provide approximately 1 terawatt-hour (TWh) of biomethane per year, which is equivalent to the annual natural gas consumption of about 60,000 Italian households.
Partners Andreas F and Brandt said regarding this new investment: “Via Verde marks our entry into one of Europe’s most attractive biomethane markets, enabling us to establish a solid foothold in Italy as we move towards the country’s biomethane targets for 2030. CIP will leverage its advanced expertise in bioenergy to support Via Verde’s experienced local team and their considerable project portfolio, laying a solid foundation for long-term growth. We believe that biomethane will play a key role in enhancing Italy’s energy independence and supporting its transition to a lower-carbon energy system.”
The company stated that, driven by favorable market fundamentals and policy support mechanisms, Via Verde is expected to take the lead in establishing a scaled presence in the Italian biomethane market and will support the expansion of local renewable gas production capacity.
About Advanced Bioenergy Fund II
Copenhagen Infrastructure Advanced Bioenergy Fund II ( CI ABF II ) launched a fundraising campaign in the summer of 2025. The company stated that this fund relies on the seed asset portfolio and internal capabilities established by CIP over the past four years around CI ABF I, to provide investors with products that are financially attractive in terms of both returns and risk diversification.
About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P /S ( CIP ) was established in 2012 and is a global fund manager as well as a leading investor in the energy infrastructure sector.
Through its affiliated funds, CIP invests in areas such as power generation (solar and wind energy), energy storage, power transmission and distribution, advanced bioenergy, low-carbon fuels, and carbon capture.
The company stated that currently, CIP manages 15 funds and has received mandates from over 200 large and mature institutions worldwide. CIP has projects in more than 30 countries and conducts local business through a network of over 2,300 professionals.
Legal Statement
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