Polska Grupa Biogazowa (PGB) has launched another modern biogas plant in Długoszyn, in the Lubuskie Voivodeship of western Poland. The investment was officially opened on 23 June 2026.
The Długoszyn biogas plant is PGB’s 22nd facility in Poland and the company’s third investment in the Lubuskie region. The plant uses advanced technologies, including combined heat and power generation, enabling the efficient conversion of organic feedstock into electricity and heat.
The installation is expected to process around 46,000 tonnes of feedstock annually, producing 8.4 GWh of electricity and 8 GWh of heat. The electricity generated is equivalent to the annual demand of approximately 3,000 households.
Biogas plants also deliver tangible benefits to local communities. A facility with a capacity of 1 MWe generates around PLN 4 million in annual revenue that remains within a 50-kilometre radius of the investment. These funds support local agri-food processors, transport and maintenance companies, as well as businesses involved in digestate management, while also contributing to municipal budgets.
The investment was completed in an efficient nine-month construction and installation cycle. The facility meets the highest safety standards, and its operations are fully monitored by PGB’s Monitoring and Analysis Centre. The newly launched plant is already generating energy, supporting the local economy and strengthening the region’s energy security.
“For years, PGB has actively supported Poland’s energy transition by developing biogas energy based on local renewable resources, such as agricultural residues and by-products from the agri-food industry. These materials enable efficient electricity and heat generation. PGB biogas plants play an important role in the circular economy by allowing organic materials, including waste, to be processed into energy and digestate that supports soil quality. We are pleased to put another PGB investment into operation in Poland,” said Sabine Dujacquier, President of the Management Board of Polska Grupa Biogazowa.
Benefits for farmers, businesses and the local economy
The new facility is expected to bring measurable benefits to local farmers and businesses by enabling the efficient use of organic raw materials and the use of process heat for wood drying. This will provide important support to local furniture manufacturers and carpentry businesses.
The fermentation process also produces digestate containing valuable micro- and macronutrients, including nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, which can help improve soil properties.
During the opening ceremony, a letter from Stefan Krajewski, Poland’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, was read aloud. The minister highlighted the importance of biogas plants for rural development and the country’s energy transition.
“The development of agricultural biogas plants is of particular importance for rural areas. Facilities of this type enable the efficient use of by-products from agriculture and agri-food processing, contribute to the diversification of income sources in rural areas and strengthen local energy security. Projects of this kind demonstrate that economic development can be effectively combined with the responsible use of natural resources and the creation of new opportunities for rural communities,” Stefan Krajewski wrote.
Marian Zmarzły, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Energy, also attended the opening ceremony.
“Biogas plants are playing an increasingly important role in Poland’s energy transition. They are a stable source of energy, independent of weather conditions and seasons, while also strengthening the country’s energy security. The Długoszyn investment is an important development impulse for the region, creating new opportunities for cooperation with local businesses and supporting the economic and energy development of the Lubuskie Voivodeship. I am pleased that this project was completed in such a short period of time and will serve local residents for many years,” he said.
Local authorities stress environmental and economic value
Local government representatives also underlined the importance of the project.
“As a local authority, we are interested in the municipality’s economic development, but it is equally important for us to maintain high environmental standards and a good quality of life for residents. The opening of the biogas plant in Długoszyn is an investment that strengthens the municipality’s economic potential and forms part of efforts to improve the region’s energy security. I hope that the facility will continue to operate responsibly, in compliance with applicable requirements and in dialogue with the local community,” said Dariusz Ejchart, Mayor of Sulęcin.
Local partners and suppliers also played an important role in delivering the project. Among them is Przedsiębiorstwo Rolno-Przemysłowe “Smogóry” Sp. z o.o., which will supply feedstock used in biogas production. The involvement of regional businesses helps create an efficient value chain around renewable energy sources and supports broader economic development.
“Facilities of this type show that modern energy production can provide real support to agricultural activity. Thanks to them, production residues that still pose a challenge in many places can be given a new purpose. In the vicinity of PGB’s combined heat and power plant, they become a resource used within the local economic cycle. The investment also creates a basis for long-term cooperation, delivering measurable benefits to all parties involved,” said Andrzej Babiak, President of Przedsiębiorstwo Rolno-Przemysłowe “Smogóry” Sp. z o.o.
Biogas sector retains significant growth potential
Polska Grupa Biogazowa remains Poland’s largest producer of energy from biogas and one of the leaders of the energy transition in the renewable energy sector. The group is expanding its network of modern biogas and biomethane plants that support the circular economy, help stabilise Poland’s power system and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions through the efficient use of local organic feedstock.
According to the latest data from the National Support Centre for Agriculture, published on 28 May, Poland has 209 agricultural biogas plants in operation. The country has the fifth-largest biomass potential for biogas production among European Union member states, creating substantial opportunities for further growth in the biomethane and green-energy sectors.
The completion of the Długoszyn investment marks another step in PGB’s strategy to develop modern, stable renewable energy sources in Poland and to build a sustainable, decentralised energy system based on local resources.
