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Harnessing energy.
At Prado Energia, we are committed to fostering a sustainable and regenerative economy by harnessing value within local resources.
By originating, developing, building, and operating innovative energy projects that convert organic waste and endogenous resources into high-value products, we create local impact and drive a cleaner, more resilient future.
Leading infrastructure developer, advancing sustainable energy in Portugal through biomethane production.
Established in 2023, Prado Energia emerges as a pioneering biomethane and e-Fuels developer with a commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions within the Portuguese market.
What is Biomethane?
Biomethane, also known as renewable natural gas, is a sustainable energy source produced by processing biological waste and organic materials.
It is indistinguishable from natural gas and therefore can be injected into the grid, used as vehicle fuel or for combined heat and electricity generation.
Different feedstocks can be used to produce biogas and biomethane, some of the most common being: animal manure, agricultural residues, wastewater sludge and municipal solid waste.
Biomethane will be key to achieve carbon-neutrality by 2050 and help the EU become less dependent in external energy supplies.
What we do
Strategic Project Origination
We originate high-intrinsic-value projects rooted in local resources and real market needs, addressing the competitiveness challenges of industry and transport. Our approach focuses on identifying locations, feedstocks and energy solutions that create durable economic and environmental value.
Bankable Development with Trusted Partners
We license and develop projects in line with international best practices, working alongside demanding partners with proven track records. From permitting and engineering to commercial structuring, we build bankable projects designed to meet the highest technical, regulatory and sustainability standards.
Responsible Delivery and Long-Term Operations
We ensure excellence in construction and operations, working closely with the communities where we operate. By embedding safety, performance and local value creation into every project, we deliver long-term, positive impact for our partners, host communities and the broader energy transition.
Prado Energia in the News
Na urgência para descarbonizar a indústria nacional e europeia, o biometano ganhou relevância na indústria energética. Este foi a ideia-chave do painel “Alternativa do Biometano”, na conferência sobre a Transição Energética, organizada pelo Jornal Económico e que decorreu hoje no auditório da Pérez-Llorca, em Lisboa. O painel contou com a presença de António Farracho, CEO da Prado Energia; Ana Cristina Carrola, administradora da APA; Nuno Vieira, representante da AIVE – Associação dos Industriai
A Prado Energia, a convite da Floene, marca presença na Feira Nacional da Agricultura com a “Vila do Biometano”, um espaço dedicado ao papel do biometano na transição energética e na promoção da economia circular no setor agrícola.
Na sequência da assinatura do acordo de co-desenvolvimento com a VORN Bioenergy, a equipa da Prado Energia realizou uma site visit a uma Unidade de Produção de Biometano na Alemanha detida e operada pela equipa da VORN, para alinhamento técnico e partilha de melhores práticas no desenvolvimento dos nossos projetos conjuntos em Portugal.
No debate “Biometano, do território para o futuro”, Miguel Faria, Cláudia Pereira da Costa, Nuno Vieira, Paulo Preto dos Santos e António Farracho defenderam maior rapidez regulatória e condições para acelerar o biometano em Portugal. A moderação esteve a cargo de Hugo Neutel, jornalista do Negócios.
Prado Energia and VORN Bioenergy have entered into a strategic co-development partnership to accelerate the development of biomethane projects in Portugal.
Uma nova unidade de produção de biometano, em construção no concelho de Torres Vedras, vai gerar energia equivalente ao consumo de cerca de 27 mil famílias, o que representa 82% dos agregados familiares do município, anunciou esta segunda-feira a Floene em comunicado. O projeto, promovido pela Prado Energia e com injeção de gás assegurada pela Floene, envolve um investimento de 30 milhões de euros.
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