What PlanET Biogastechnik does

PlanET Biogastechnik, operating through the holding PlanET Biogas Group GmbH, is a German-headquartered EPC and service provider for anaerobic digestion, biogas upgrading, and biomethane plants. Founded in 1998 in Vreden and relocated to a newly built campus in Gescher in 2021–2022, the company delivers container-style and skid-mounted plant technology, proprietary components such as the eco HUGO control stack and Retíctor biological equipment, and end-to-end biology and after-sales services. It serves agricultural operators, waste-management firms, energy utilities, and industrial off-takers producing renewable electricity, biomethane, bio-CO2, Bio-CNG, and Bio-LNG, with more than 870 reference plants and 150+ biomethane facilities installed across 25+ years of activity.

The company generates revenue through three reinforcing streams: (1) one-off EPC project sales of biogas and biomethane plant packages, predominantly to farmers, municipalities, and energy companies; (2) recurring biology, maintenance, and laboratory services tied to installed plants, which create multi-year service relationships; and (3) increasingly, downstream monetisation of upgraded gas products such as Bio-CNG, Bio-LNG, and liquefied CO2, where PlanET positions itself along the value chain from feedstock to molecule. Geographic expansion has moved the customer mix from a German-and-French base to a multi-region footprint spanning the USA, Canada, Brazil, and India, with reference customers evidenced in farming cooperatives, food and dairy processors, municipal utilities, and industrial gas users. Revenue is reported at approximately EUR 120 million annually on a headcount above 400 staff, distributed across subsidiaries in Europe, North America, and emerging biogas markets.

Name

PlanET Biogastechnik

Legal name

PlanET Biogas Group GmbH

Website

https://planet-biogas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PlanET Biogastechnik is a German EPC and service provider of biogas and biomethane plants, delivering proprietary container-based anaerobic digestion technology, biology services, and Bio-CNG/CO2 solutions to agricultural operators, municipalities, and energy companies across Europe, North America, Brazil, and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vreden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Biogas Plant EPC — Design, Build, Commission: Full engineering, procurement, and construction of biogas plants for agricultural and industrial clients worldwide. Covers planning, permitting, construction, and commissioning of turnkey biogas solutions.
2. Biomethane Plant EPC: Design, build, and commissioning of biomethane plants including membrane and PSA upgrading systems, CO2 liquefaction, and CNG/LNG refueling stations. Integrated solutions from a single provider.
3. Technical Service and Maintenance: On-site technical service including maintenance, repair, and replacement of mixers, pumps, and compressed air technology; optimization of technical equipment; spare parts supply and component servicing.
4. Biological Service: Biological monitoring and analysis including substrate sampling, laboratory analysis, and individual optimization recommendations. Supports stable fermentation process for maximum biogas yield over the plant's lifetime.
5. RePowering / Modernization: Technical and organizational modernization of existing biogas plants to increase efficiency, performance, and profitability. Includes expert analysis, component upgrades, and regulatory compliance support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PlanET Biogastechnik is an all-in-one provider of biogas and biomethane plant solutions, delivering end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of anaerobic digestion facilities for agricultural operators, food industry, waste recyclers, and the sugar cane sector. The company also supplies biomethane upgrading systems (membrane and PSA), CO2 liquefaction, bio-CNG/LNG refueling stations, and long-term biological and technical service including RePowering/modernization of existing plants.

Product overview

PlanET Biogas Group is a full-service biogas and biomethane plant provider offering end-to-end solutions from planning and construction to long-term service. The core product portfolio includes biogas plants for anaerobic digestion (serving agriculture, food industry, and waste recyclers), biomethane upgrading plants (with membrane technology using SEPURAN Green and PSA systems), and supporting infrastructure including CO2 liquefaction, Bio-CNG/LNG fueling stations, and H2S treatment solutions. Service offerings encompass biological service (laboratory analysis, eco OptiTrace 365 monitoring), technical service, RePowering/modernization, and PlanET Academy training. Equipment includes tanks, feeding technology, pumping systems, separators, mixers, and gas storage roofs. The North American subsidiary offers STATERON M/P-Series upgraders for RNG production. The company recently launched PIA, an AI-powered customer service chatbot, representing their entry into AI-enabled product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biogas Plants End-to-end anaerobic digestion biogas plant solutions for agriculture, food industry, and waste recyclers. PlanET designs, builds, and services plants that convert organic materials (manure, agricultural waste, industrial residues, energy crops) into biogas.
• Biomethane Plants Biogas upgrading to biomethane quality for injection into natural gas grids or use as vehicle fuel. Includes membrane technology (SEPURAN Green by Evonik) and PSA systems for CO2 separation.
• CO2 Liquefaction Liquefaction of food-grade CO2 captured during biogas upgrading for sale to food industry, agriculture, and chemical sectors.
• Bio-CNG/LNG Fuel Stations Compressed or liquefied biomethane fueling stations for vehicles, including pressure boosting systems, storage tanks, testing systems, and dispensers for slow and fast filling.
• Biological Service Laboratory analysis of substrate samples and biological optimization of biogas plant performance. Includes monitoring, early detection of disrupting factors, and consultation on fermentation processes.
• Technical Service On-site technical support including maintenance, repair, spare parts, and equipment optimization for biogas plants.
• RePowering/Modernization Upgrading existing biogas plants with new components and patented solutions to improve efficiency, increase performance, and extend operational lifespan.
• STATERON M-Series RNG Upgrader RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) upgrading equipment for North American markets, designed for biomethane production.
• STATERON P-Series RNG Upgrader RNG upgrading system variant for North American biogas operations.
• In-Tank Biological Desulfurization H2S treatment technology integrated within the digester tank to remove hydrogen sulfide from biogas biologically.
• MicroNOX ON16 H2S Treatment H2S treatment system for biogas desulfurization using biological oxidation technology.
• Activated Carbon H2S Treatment Activated carbon-based system for H2S removal from biogas streams.
• CHP Units Combined Heat and Power units for converting biogas to electricity and heat on-site.
• PIA (PlanET Intelligent Assistant) GDPR-compliant AI chatbot serving as 24/7 digital customer service, built with TOBIT SideKick PROMPT and implemented by MEDIAHAUS. Uses privacy-by-design principles with website content as knowledge base.
• PlanET Academy Training programs for plant operators, partners, and employees including on-site training, digital solutions, webinars, and educational offerings.
• PlanET eco OptiTrace 365 Year-round biological monitoring and optimization service for biogas plants.

Quantifiable outcome

• eco HUGO technology increases biogas production by 10% by facilitating substrate degradation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Delta Bio Gas Private LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026PlanET Biogas India Private Ltd. has partnered with Delta Bio Gas Private Limited, Hyderabad, to develop a 12 tons-per-day (TPD) Compressed Biogas (CBG) facility in Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh. The partnership brings German engineering precision and proven expertise to the Indian market. The plant is engineered for paddy straw and Napier Grass feedstocks with built-in flexibility for additional inputs, supporting India's SATAT initiative for sustainable bioenergy.
• Tobit.Software (TOBIT)coreTechnology or Integration · 13 January 2026PlanET partnered with German manufacturer Tobit.Software to deploy PIA (PlanET Intelligent Assistant), a GDPR-compliant AI chatbot, on German PlanET websites. Tobit provides the SideKick PROMPT engine — a customer service AI system developed specifically for enterprise dialogue. The partnership emphasizes digital sovereignty with German technology.
• MEDIAHAUScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 January 2026MEDIAHAUS from Ahaus, Germany developed and implemented specialized AI agents for the PlanET group using Tobit's SideKick Engine. MEDIAHAUS handles full-service implementation including briefings, cascading agent architecture, and GDPR compliance — ensuring tailored customer service available around the clock in multiple languages.
• Evonik IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationPlanET uses Evonik's SEPURAN Green high-performance gas separation modules in its membrane biogas upgrading systems. Evonik's membrane technology enables selective gas penetration to achieve up to 99% methane purity without heat or chemicals. This is a core component of PlanET's biomethane upgrading solutions sold across Europe.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IES BIOGAS: Italian EPC of biogas and biomethane plants with international project delivery. Comparable business model and technology stack to PlanET, with particular strength in Mediterranean agricultural applications and food-industry waste streams.
• WELTEC BIOPOWER: German manufacturer of turnkey biogas and biomethane plants serving agriculture, food, and waste industries. Highly comparable business model, technology scope, and international project delivery footprint as PlanET.
• Greenlane Biogas: Canada-based supplier of biogas upgrading systems and RNG plant equipment. Direct overlap with PlanET's biomethane upgrading offering (membrane and PSA), particularly relevant in the North American market where PlanET operates via its STATERON product line.
• Bright Renewables (formerly HoSt): Dutch-based EPC of biogas, biomethane, and heat plants for agriculture and industry. Directly comparable to PlanET in technology scope, customer base, and growing international presence, including relevance to India's CBG/SATAT market.
• BioConstruct GmbH: German builder of turnkey biogas plants for agricultural and industrial applications. Closely comparable to PlanET in EPC scope, German customer base, and feedstock flexibility across manure and energy crops.
• EnviTec Biogas AG: German-based biogas plant EPC and operator with global footprint. Closely comparable to PlanET in core offering (biogas plant construction, biomethane upgrading, service), customer base (farmers, waste operators), and geographic profile across Europe and North America.

Regional players

• MT-Energie: German biogas plant EPC primarily serving the German and Central European agricultural market. Smaller and more regional than PlanET, but comparable in core technology and customer profile, useful for benchmarking the European EPC segment.

Broad incumbents

• Nature Energy: Largest biomethane producer in Denmark and a major international RNG developer. Comparable to PlanET in the biomethane/upgrading value chain but operates more as a developer/owner of plants rather than a pure EPC supplier.
• Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI): Global EPC incumbent in energy-from-waste and biogas (Kompogas technology). Overlaps with PlanET in AD-based biogas plant delivery but operates a much broader portfolio including incineration and large-scale waste-to-energy projects.
• Ziemann Holvrieka: Supplier of process tanks and complete AD biogas plants, including the acquired Agraferm technology. Overlaps with PlanET in tank and AD plant delivery to breweries, food processors, and agricultural operators, but with a stronger process-equipment heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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