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Discover How the Role of Timenow in a Biogas Project in Espírito Santo Enables the Production of Biometane, Expands Renewable Energy, and Strengthens Sustainability in Brazil.
The Timenow manages an innovative biogas and biometane project in Espírito Santo, consolidating a relevant initiative for renewable energy being implemented in Brazil. Developed at the Cariacica Landfill (ES), the venture transforms urban solid waste into clean fuel, with high potential for emissions reduction and measurable environmental gains. According to a publication made by the company itself, the project belongs to the Environmental Brand and represents a technological milestone for the national energy sector.
Timenow Manages Strategic Renewable Energy Project in Espírito Santo
Since the official announcement, the initiative has gained prominence for uniting specialized engineering, international technology, and alignment with public policies focused on decarbonization. The daily production of biometane positions Espírito Santo prominently in the Brazilian energy transition, while also creating a replicable model for other states.
The Timenow acts as Owner’s Engineering, leading the technical and strategic management of one of the most modern biogas and biometane plants in the country. The company’s role involves coordinating suppliers, evaluating technologies, integrating disciplines, and strict control over deadlines, costs, and quality.
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This is a structuring project for Espírito Santo, as it combines environmental sustainability with energy security. Choosing Timenow reflects the need for highly specialized management capable of reducing risks and ensuring the technical performance of the plant from the engineering phase to its operational launch.
Biogas and Biometane as Vectors of Renewable Energy
Biogas is produced from the decomposition of organic waste in landfills. When it undergoes purification processes and removal of impurities, it transforms into biometane, a fuel with characteristics similar to natural gas, but with a renewable origin.
Biometane is considered one of the most efficient solutions for reducing emissions in the short and medium term, especially in hard-to-electrify sectors such as heavy transportation and energy-intensive industries. Additionally, utilizing biogas for energy prevents the direct release of methane into the atmosphere, one of the most potent greenhouse gases.
In the context of Espírito Santo, this type of project strengthens the renewable energy matrix, expands the diversification of energy sources, and stimulates the circular economy.
Biometane Project with Direct Connection to the Grid in Espírito Santo
One of the most relevant differentiators of the initiative is the direct connection of the plant to the gas distribution network. This model eliminates the need for transporting fuel by truck, reducing logistical costs, operational risks, and associated emissions.
The direct connection increases the competitiveness of biometane, facilitates its adoption by industries, vehicle fleets, and commercial consumers, in addition to allowing greater scalability of supply. This characteristic places the project at an advanced level compared to other plants operating in Brazil.
The Role of Timenow in the Management of Biogas and Biometane
As the Owner’s Engineering responsible, Timenow conducts a series of strategic activities throughout the entire project cycle. Among the main responsibilities are the technical analysis of projects developed by international suppliers, verification of compliance with Brazilian and international standards, and monitoring of the physical-financial schedule.
The company also integrates all disciplines of the venture through the proprietary platform Time Connect, which centralizes information and allows data-based decision-making. This management model reduces uncertainties and increases predictability of results, which is essential in complex renewable energy projects.
According to Raquel Volkers, Engineering Manager at Timenow, the detailed planning from the beginning was decisive in guiding suppliers and coordinating each phase with precision, ensuring the fulfillment of established deadlines.
International Technology Applied to Biogas in Brazil
The plant uses technologies developed by companies from Japan and France, countries that are global references in the energy recovery of waste. Adapting these solutions to the Brazilian reality required stringent engineering, in-depth technical evaluations, and integration of different industrial cultures.
Timenow’s experience in complex projects was fundamental in enabling this technology transfer, ensuring that the systems meet the regulatory, environmental, and operational requirements of Brazil. This process reinforces the importance of robust technical management in biogas and biometane ventures.
Renewable Energy Aligned with the Future Fuel Law
The project is aligned with the Federal Future Fuel Law, which establishes guidelines to increase the use of biofuels and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The legislation encourages solutions that promote lower carbon intensity and greater energy efficiency.
In this context, biometane emerges as a strategic alternative, as it can be quickly integrated into the existing gas infrastructure. The venture in Espírito Santo practically demonstrates how public policy can drive well-structured renewable energy projects.
Recognition of Timenow and Credibility in Renewable Energy
The role of Timenow has been widely recognized by the market. In 2025, the company was named the best project management office in Espírito Santo by the Project Management Institute, the leading global authority on project management.
With over 15,000 projects delivered over nearly three decades, Timenow has built a trajectory based on innovation, technical excellence, and consistent results. This credibility was decisive in the choice of the company as a partner of the Environmental Brand in a project considered strategic and high-investment.
Environmental, Economic, and Social Impacts of the Biogas Project
The positive impacts of the venture go beyond the generation of renewable energy. The plant directly contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by capturing and using the biogas that would be released into the atmosphere.
Furthermore, the project strengthens the circular economy by transforming waste into energy input, generates qualified jobs during the implementation and operation phases, and stimulates regional technological development. Espírito Santo takes on a prominent position in the national biogas and biometane landscape.
Expansion of the Model and Perspectives for Espírito Santo
The expectation is that the plant will start operations in the first half of 2026. The model is already considered replicable in other units of the Environmental Brand in Brazil, significantly amplifying the initiative’s impact.
The combination of Timenow’s specialized management, international technology, and regulatory alignment creates a solid path for the expansion of biometane in the country. The project in Cariacica thus emerges as a reference for new investments in renewable energy based on waste utilization.
Engineering That Transforms Waste into Clean Energy
The project managed by Timenow in Espírito Santo symbolizes the convergence of advanced engineering, sustainability, and a long-term vision. By transforming biogas into biometane efficiently and integrated into the grid, the initiative demonstrates that the energy transition is technically and economically sustainable.
More than just generating renewable energy, the venture sets a new standard for environmental projects in Brazil, reinforcing Timenow’s role as a strategic agent in building a cleaner, safer, and more innovative energy future.
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