Fedrigoni signs long-term biomethane deal to cut paper mill carbon footprint by 30-50%

Fedrigoni Group has signed one of Italy's first long-term biomethane supply contracts, covering about 40% of the gas needs at its Italian paper mills. The renewable gas is delivered through the existing grid and certified under RED II/III sustainability rules. This move cuts the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of products at those sites by 30 to 50%, depending on the product line. The deal involves suppliers Verdalia Bioenergy, CH1, Fri-El, and Bio.Methane.Hub. For a hard-to-abate sector like paper manufacturing, where electrification is limited, biomethane offers a concrete way to reduce fossil gas reliance and improve energy resilience. Fedrigoni says this supports its ESG 2030 targets. This is one of the first long-term biomethane agreements in the Italian paper industry. It shows how industrial users can use renewable gas to lower emissions without waiting for full electrification. The article is worth reading for anyone tracking industrial decarbonization or biomethane market growth.