H&K represents Brimex Energy in first permit for biomethane in Mexico
Holland & Knight has represented Brimex Energy in obtaining the first permit in Mexico for the bioenergy production of the biogas sub-type biomethane.
The permit, obtained from the Ministry of Energy and the General Directorate of Clean Energy, was announced on 24 April, and authorises the production and storage of biomethane.
The project includes a biodigester system for waste treatment, which produces biogas and CO2 and, through its treatment, creates biomethane. Located in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, the facility and equipment will have the capacity to produce up to 27,000 m3 of biogas per day, equivalent to 12,456 m3 of biomethane per day, and a storage capacity of 11,500 m3 of biogas, equivalent to 4,200 m3 of biomethane.
The lead attorney for the transaction, Antonio Barrera, commented: “The Brimex Energy project will bring important benefits for the Altos region in the State of Jalisco, for the community and the country. With the execution of the activities under the Biomethane Production and Storage Permit, Brimex Energy will be able to continue not only with the correct management of organic waste from various local industries (livestock, tequila, among others) but also obtain biomethane for the operation of machinery typical of the agricultural industry and, where appropriate, any industrial use that is required, reducing the emission of polluting gases, avoiding contamination of groundwater and, in the process, treating water for agricultural irrigation.”
Brimex Energy is a joint venture between Mexico-based Grupo Serrano and UK-based Farmergy.
H&K’s team was led by senior associate Antonio Barrera (pictured left), together with associates Adrián Ortiz de Elguea Leiva (pictured centre) and Mariana Salinas Ramos (pictured right).
