During the period from August 30th to September 5th, 2025, the following international news occurred:
1. EnviTec opens French biogas plant with compression tech
German biogas company EnviTec has inaugurated its 40th EnviThan biogas upgrading plant in Prémilhat, France, operated by Biogaz des Vieilles Vignes. The plant processes 100 tons of agricultural residues daily, producing 400 standard cubic meters of biogas per hour, which is injected into the local gas grid via NaTran technology. It also features on-site compression technology adaptable to 70-bar grid pressure. Additionally, the company will build a new biogas plant northeast of Toulouse in Montant, expected to commence operations in Q3 2026.
2. Germany set to launch second LNG terminal
Germany’s Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) launched commercial operations at its second LNG import terminal in Wilhelmshaven on August 29. The terminal, equipped with the FSRU Excelsior, utilizes Europe’s first ultrasonic antifouling technology and a flexible pipeline system. It will supply 1.9 billion cubic meters of gas in 2025, increasing to 4.6 billion cubic meters from 2026. All capacity has been sold out via market auctions, aimed at ensuring energy security and replenishing gas storage facilities for the winter heating season.
3. Thyssengas starts work on Netherlands–Germany hydrogen pipeline
German gas operator Thyssengas has begun converting a 52-kilometer existing natural gas pipeline into a dedicated hydrogen pipeline between the Netherlands and Germany, scheduled for completion in 2027. The project is part of Germany’s core hydrogen network, involving valve replacements and contaminant removal to build a national hydrogen infrastructure. Thyssengas currently operates 4,440 kilometers of gas pipelines and has previously explored cross-border hydrogen network collaborations with UK companies.
4. California advances sites reservoir with $219 million in new funding
California Governor Newsom announced progress on the long-planned Sites Reservoir project, with the California Water Commission approving nearly $219 million in new funding to address rising costs and accelerate construction. Located west of the Sacramento Valley, the reservoir will store 1.5 million acre-feet of water, supplying annual water needs for 4.5 million households. It is a critical infrastructure project for climate drought resilience. With the new funding, the project can also apply for up to $1.094 billion from Proposition 1, approved by voters in 2014, with total estimated costs at $6.8 billion.
5. Angola awards $200 million contract for major desalination plant
Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water granted a concession to global water and energy company Cox and renewable energy developer AMEA Power to build a large-scale desalination plant on the Mussulo Peninsula. The project, costing over $200 million, will be constructed in two phases with a total daily capacity of 100,000 cubic meters. It will alleviate water shortages for nearly 800,000 residents in the capital, Luanda. Phase one is expected to be operational by Q2 2028, aiming to address infrastructure gaps through a public-private partnership model.
6. Tedagua hits one billion cubic meters at Beni Saf desalination plant, supplying one million people
Spanish company Tedagua’s Beni Saf desalination plant in Algeria has produced one billion cubic meters of drinking water over 15 years of continuous operation. The plant, commissioned in 2009, has a daily capacity of 200,000 cubic meters, supplying nearly one million residents in the Ain Témouchent and Oran provinces. It created 700 jobs during construction and currently employs over 60 local professionals for operations and maintenance. The project also supports community environmental initiatives, significantly contributing to regional development and water security.