Kanadevia Inova Takes Majority Stake in Dutch Biomethane Facility

Deal News | Feb 18, 2025 | Iona Capital Ltd

Kanadevia Inova Takes Majority Stake in Dutch Biomethane Facility

Kanadevia Inova, a Swiss-based greentech company focused on energy transition, has taken its inaugural step into the Dutch biomethane market by acquiring a majority stake in Groengas Cothen B.V. through its subsidiary, Iona Capital. This acquisition forms part of a larger strategy to strengthen biomethane production across Europe and North America. The facility, located in the Wijk bij Duurstede municipality, is designed to handle 100GWh per annum using manure and residues and plans to capture biogenic CO2. BioValue, the initial facility owner, possesses a robust pipeline of anaerobic digester projects, making it an ideal candidate for further development under Kanadevia Inova's and Iona Capital's partnership. This move underscores Kanadevia’s commitment to expanding its influence in the European biomethane sector, with plans to leverage BioValue's operational expertise and development capabilities to achieve significant growth in the green utility and waste infrastructure sphere.

Sectors

  • Renewable Energy
  • Venture Capital & Private Equity

Geography

  • Netherlands – The primary focus of the article is the investment in Groengas Cothen B.V., a Dutch biomethane plant.
  • Switzerland – Kanadevia Inova, which led the investment, is based in Switzerland.

Industry

  • Renewable Energy – The article discusses investments and operations in biomethane production, which is a part of the renewable energy sector.
  • Venture Capital & Private Equity – Iona Capital's backing and investment activities indicate involvement of private equity in the renewable energy sector.

Financials

  • 100GWh per annum output – The production capacity of the Groengas Cothen biomethane facility.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Kanadevia InovaBidding Company/BuyerCompanyA Swiss-based greentech company specializing in solutions for the energy transition and circular economy.
Iona Capital LtdSubsidiary/InvestorCompanyA private equity firm involved in renewable energy investments, recently acquired by Kanadevia Inova.
Groengas Cothen B.V.Target CompanyCompanyA Dutch biomethane facility located in the Wijk bij Duurstede municipality.
BioValue B.V.Selling CompanyCompanyA leading developer, owner, constructor, and operator of anaerobic digesters in the Netherlands.