Jul 21, 2025
Akola Group postpones the building of a biomethane facility in Lithuania.
Baltic agricultural and food production leader AB Akola Group has announced a temporary delay in the construction of its biomethane plant in Lithuania's Kaišiadorys district, while emphasizing the project's significance to its sustainability strategy.
The €19.4 million initiative, managed by its subsidiary AB Kaišiadorių paukštynas, was intended to process up to 140,000 tonnes of organic waste each year, generating 85 GWh of renewable biomethane and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 29,000 tonnes annually.
Akola stated that this pause would help ensure the efficient implementation of the plant, which remains a priority for the company.
Mažvydas Šileika, CFO and board member, noted that investing in a biomethane plant is a strategic response to rising energy costs in poultry farming, excess biological waste, and the need to mitigate climate impact.
Andrius Pranckevičius, deputy CEO for food and farming operations, added that the Kaišiadorys project is a key priority as biomethane production is crucial for lowering the group's carbon footprint and enhancing energy independence.
Meanwhile, the company is concentrating on completing a biofuel plant in Lukšiai, Šakiai district, its first project of this scale. Once operational, some poultry manure initially earmarked for the Kaišiadorys facility will be redirected to the Lukšiai plant, optimizing organic waste use and supporting sustainability principles.
Currently, most manure from Kaišiadorių paukštynas is provided to farmers as fertilizer. An application for EU funding for the Kaišiadorys project has been submitted, and the company plans to reconsider funding opportunities when construction resumes.
Despite the delay, Akola reaffirmed its commitment to investing in renewable energy and sustainable waste management, viewing the Kaišiadorys plant as a central element of its long-term goals for profitability and environmental performance.
The €19.4 million initiative, managed by its subsidiary AB Kaišiadorių paukštynas, was intended to process up to 140,000 tonnes of organic waste each year, generating 85 GWh of renewable biomethane and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 29,000 tonnes annually.
Akola stated that this pause would help ensure the efficient implementation of the plant, which remains a priority for the company.
Mažvydas Šileika, CFO and board member, noted that investing in a biomethane plant is a strategic response to rising energy costs in poultry farming, excess biological waste, and the need to mitigate climate impact.
Andrius Pranckevičius, deputy CEO for food and farming operations, added that the Kaišiadorys project is a key priority as biomethane production is crucial for lowering the group's carbon footprint and enhancing energy independence.
Meanwhile, the company is concentrating on completing a biofuel plant in Lukšiai, Šakiai district, its first project of this scale. Once operational, some poultry manure initially earmarked for the Kaišiadorys facility will be redirected to the Lukšiai plant, optimizing organic waste use and supporting sustainability principles.
Currently, most manure from Kaišiadorių paukštynas is provided to farmers as fertilizer. An application for EU funding for the Kaišiadorys project has been submitted, and the company plans to reconsider funding opportunities when construction resumes.
Despite the delay, Akola reaffirmed its commitment to investing in renewable energy and sustainable waste management, viewing the Kaišiadorys plant as a central element of its long-term goals for profitability and environmental performance.