Spanish oil and gas company Cepsa, backed by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala and Carlyle Group, has partnered with PreZero Spain, a division of Lidl's owner Schwarz Group, to develop biomethane plants using organic waste. This initiative is part of Cepsa's strategy to invest EUR8bn by 2030 to focus on low-carbon fuels, including green hydrogen and biofuels. The companies will collaborate to build plants producing biomethane from organic waste, with the first plant in Huelva, Spain, set to have a capacity of up to 100 GWh. This plant will support Cepsa's planned facilities for green hydrogen and biofuels. Additionally, PreZero will supply biomethane to Cepsa and the companies will work together on initiatives to recover organic waste for biofuel production. Carlos Barrasa, Cepsa's executive VP of commercial & clean energies, highlighted that the partnership will enable the production of alternative energies like green hydrogen and second-generation biofuels, supporting the energy transition. Biofuels are crucial for decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors like aviation, with second-generation biofuels offering a sustainable solution by utilizing non-food organic materials. The Cepsa-PreZero alliance is expected to enhance access to circular raw materials for alternative energy production, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.