December 8, 2025
A project lead by SusBDe’s partner Pelican Biogas, we share the development on a portfolio of six Chicken Litter-to-Biogas plants in the US specifically in the state of Arkansas.
SusBDe CTO Mike van den Hof is responsible for the technology selection and processdesign, ensuring full alignment with the proven systems that will also be implemented in our Polish projects. The plants will apply the same advanced fermentation and gas treatment technology that underpins its partners and SusBDe’s success.
Each US plant will process approximately 100,000 tons of poultry litter, and DAF sludge (Dissolved Air Flotation) of the slaughterhouses per year, generating over 35million cubic meters of biogas annually — equivalent to an energy value capableof supplying thousands of households while significantly reducing methane emissions from agricultural waste.
SusBDe CTO Mike van den Hof works in close cooperation with the Engineer of Record, FCE, led by John Forcier, a well know authority in the US with regards renewable energy, biogas, and water management projects, with more than 100 completed orreviewed installations across the United States.
SusBDe’s U.S. partner, Pelican Biogas, is headed by Fred Tennant, an industry veteran in renewable energy and agricultural project development, especially in the field of the development of high-quality fertilizers. His mission is to advance sustainable and profitable solutions for waste management and clean energy generation through cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships.
The first plant is expected to achieve Commercial Operation (COD) in 2027 and will be realized in Green Forest, Arkansas. With an average investment volume of around USD 100 million per plant, this initiative marks a major step that demonstrates how proven European technology can accelerate the circular economy across the U.S and Europe.
More information will be shared in Q1-2026 on all partners involved and the amazing team in the U.S. that is contributing to these projects.
SusBDe’s partner Pelican Biogas is advancing a portfolio of six poultry-waste-to-biogas plants in Arkansas, with SusBDe supporting the technology and process design. Each plant converts ~100,000 tons of waste into 35+ million m³ of biogas annually, applying the same technology platform used in Europe. With first operations expected in 2027, the portfolio illustrates how proven European systems enable large-scale circular energy solutions in the U.S.
Nagpur’s flagship CBG plant has entered cold commissioning, validating all core systems of a facility capable of treating up to 1,500 tonnes of MSW daily and generating 27 million m³ of renewable biogas each year. With construction complete, the project now moves into operational testing—an essential step toward one of India’s largest biomethane production hubs.
SusBDe joined the Dutch Trade Mission at IFAT India 2025 in Mumbai, presenting its Waste-to-Energy concept and engaging with partners and government leaders on advancing circular solutions in India’s growing sustainability sector.
This week, Jaap Veenenbos and Harshavardhini Varagunan represent SusBDe, it partners at the Dutch biogas sector at IFAT India 2025 in Mumbai. From the Netherlands Pavilion, they are meeting with partners, project developers, and investors to showcase how Dutch technology is driving India’s circular energy transition.
Prof. Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize–winning economist, engaged in in-depth discussions with Bastiaan Dijkman of SusBDe. His perspectives on inequality and climate change resonate strongly with the challenges SusBDe faces: developing profitable, scalable projects that still struggle to secure government and institutional financing. These exchanges underscored both the urgency of action and the need for persistence in building a fairer, more sustainable future.
Local Expertise. Global Impact. SusbDe’s regional partners drive the transition to circular, decentralized energy—turning waste into value across five continents. Discover how our on-the-ground network delivers smart, scalable biogas solutions that meet the world where it matters most: locally
SusBDe Strengthens International Ties at WOCA 2025: As part of our mission to drive global sustainability through biogas innovation, SusBDe participated in this year’s WOCA 2025 in France. Our presence at this international forum for circular economy leaders opened the door to exciting new collaborations across continents.
