Estonia opens one of its largest biogas plants in Pärnu County

Energy and Environment Minister Andres Sutt and Regional Affairs and Agriculture Minister Hendrik Johannes Terras today opened Infortar's Halinga biogas plant in Pärnu County. The facility, developed with EU support, produces gas from cattle manure and biowaste. By year-end, roughly one-sixth of the gas consumed in Estonia will come from local renewable sources.

One of Estonia's largest biogas plants opened today in Halinga village, Pärnu County, producing gas from cattle manure and biowaste. The opening was attended by Energy and Environment Minister Andres Sutt and Regional Affairs and Agriculture Minister Hendrik Johannes Terras.

EU support

Infortar's Halinga biogas plant was completed with financial support from the European Union. It represents an important step in strengthening Estonia's energy independence, as local renewable gas production reduces reliance on imported gas.

One-sixth of gas from local sources

By the end of this year, roughly one-sixth of the gas consumed in Estonia should come from local sources, primarily biomethane produced from cattle manure and biowaste. This represents a significant shift in Estonia's gas consumption structure and supports the country's goal of transitioning from fossil fuel use to renewable energy.