April 26, 2024
SusBDe Africa Expands into Africa
We're proud to announce SusBDe Africa growing presence in Africa as we work to harness biogas production for a sustainable future across the continent. Our mission involves minimizing landfilling, supporting local communities, and enriching the land through fertilizer compost.
Senegal Partnership: SusBDe and Savoie Energy
Starting on April 14th, 2024, Savoie Senegal and SusBDe join forces to address waste management challenges and promote clean energy production in the region. By leveraging organic waste from municipal collections, this partnership aims to drive positive change and foster renewable energy. The values of noth compnaies are totaly alligned.
Savoie Energy of Senegal is deeply committed to providing sustainable energy solutions and contributing to the well-being of the local community. The company takes a forward-thinking approach to its operations, prioritizing the creation of a cleaner and more sustainable future for Senegal.
With a strong focus on environmental preservation, Savoie Energy aims to reduce the impact of waste on the environment and promote the responsible use of natural resources. By collaborating with various stakeholders, including local communities and e.g. SusBDe, the company strives to implement innovative solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
Savoie Energy is dedicated to playing an active role in today's society, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in all aspects of its work. By investing in projects that address critical energy and waste management challenges, the company is making a significant contribution to Senegal's growth and development.
Progress in Sindia:
The joint journey in Senegal begins in the Sindia region, where 18 municipalities and over 2.5 million people offer vast opportunities to improve waste management and recycling practices.
Meet Jan de Wit:
As SusBDe's leader in Africa, Mr. Jan de Wit has been instrumental in securing the inaugural SusBDe project in Senegal. His dedication and collaboration with Mr. Babacar Lam, CEO of Savoie Senegal, led to the successful signing of a groundbreaking agreement. This partnership marks a major milestone in our mission to bring sustainable solutions to the region.
'TEMPORARY UPDATE: Safety and security of our people in India remain our highest priority. As a precautionary measure, SusBDe has temporarily adjusted selected public team information while continuing all operations and commitments unchanged.
SusBDe attended the 60th anniversary edition of IFAT 2026 in Munich together with representatives from the SusBDe Group of Companies, Keva SusBDe Biotech and SusBDe India B.V. The visit focused on developments in waste segregation, PSA and membrane technologies, biomethane solutions and strengthening relationships with international partners, suppliers and technology providers.
SusBDe welcomes Mr. Sunil Kumar Bains as India Representative, bringing over 37 years of experience in Oil & Gas, CGD, and renewable gas infrastructure to drive SusBDe's expansion in the Indian bioenergy market.
Leadership Update: As of 31 March 2026, Mike van den Hof has stepped down as shareholder and director of SusBDe. Over the past four years, he contributed to the development of the company’s international activities and waste-to-energy platform.
SusBDe expands its presence in Suriname and Guyana through local representation, focusing on scalable Waste-to-Energy solutions that convert agricultural residues into renewable energy and high-quality fertilizers.
SusBDe Biotech Lanka is officially registered under BOI Section 17 and has been allocated 12 acres within the Kerawalapitiya Waste Management Zone, one of Sri Lanka’s key strategic hubs for municipal solid waste (MSW) processing.
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.
