Goldman Sachs Alternatives Backs Andion CH4 with €67 Million Private Credit Facility
By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Feb 23, 2026
Andion CH4 Renewables secured a €67 million private credit facility from Goldman Sachs Alternatives to develop its biogas projects in Italy and the Nordic region. The financing will support Andion's strategic mission to become a large European biomethane operator. Current shareholders, led by Equitix, made a considerable equity contribution. The transaction aims to capitalize on the accelerated growth in the European biogas market, driven by energy security priorities and climate targets.
Deal Analysis
Goldman Sachs Alternatives' €67 million private credit facility to Andion CH4 Renewables signifies a strategic investment in the burgeoning European biogas market. This financing will enable Andion to advance its biogas project development in Italy and the Nordic region, supporting its ambition to become a major biomethane operator in Europe. The deal is further bolstered by a substantial equity contribution from existing shareholders, led by Equitix, demonstrating strong confidence in Andion's business plan and the overall market opportunity. BNP Paribas and other advisors provided support for the transaction, indicating the complexity and scale of the deal.
The transaction underscores the increasing attractiveness of the biogas sector as a viable renewable energy source. With energy security and climate targets driving growth in the European biogas market, this financing positions Andion to capitalize on the rising demand for biomethane. The involvement of Goldman Sachs Alternatives, a prominent player in alternative investments, lends credibility to Andion's strategy and highlights the growing interest from institutional investors in renewable energy infrastructure projects. This deal is a testament to the increasing maturity of the biogas sector and its potential to contribute significantly to Europe's energy transition.
- €67 million private credit facility from Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
- Supports Andion CH4 Renewables' biogas project development in Italy and the Nordic region.
- Significant equity contribution from existing shareholders, led by Equitix.
- Involvement of Goldman Sachs Alternatives signals strong investor confidence in the biogas sector.
Market Context: The European biogas market is experiencing accelerated growth driven by energy security priorities and climate targets. This deal reflects the increasing demand for biomethane as a renewable energy source and the growing interest from institutional investors in biogas infrastructure projects.
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
The financing will support Andion's strategic mission to become a large European biomethane operator. "representing a major milestone in Andion’s strategic mission to become a large European biomethane operator."
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Deal Size
Andion CH4 Renewables Srl (“Andion”), a European biogas developer, owner and operator, has reached financial close of a €67 million facility for developing its short-term pipeline in Italy and the Nordic region.
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Location
for developing its short-term pipeline in Italy and the Nordic region.
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Financials
The current shareholders of Andion have on top made a considerable equity contribution led by Equitix.
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Announcement
February 23, 2026
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
G
Goldman Sachs Alternatives
lender
"The facility has been provided by Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, representing a major milestone in Andion’s strategic mission to become a large European biomethane operator."
A
Andion CH4 Renewables Srl
developer
"Andion CH4 Renewables Srl (“Andion”), a European biogas developer, owner and operator, has reached financial close of a €67 million facility for developing its short-term pipeline in Italy and the Nordic region."
E
Equitix
investor
"The current shareholders of Andion have on top made a considerable equity contribution led by Equitix."
C
Carlingford
advisor
"The transaction was arranged by Carlingford"
B
BNP Paribas
advisor
"Andion was advised by BNP Paribas as financial advisor"
G
GSK Stockman
advisor
"Andion was advised by ... GSK Stockman ... as legal advisors"
D
De Berti Jacchia
advisor
"Andion was advised by ... De Berti Jacchia ... as legal advisors"
C
Cirio
advisor
"Andion was advised by ... Cirio as legal advisors"
high quality
Enriched Feb 23, 2026
Market Context
This deal is part of the Biomass sector in Italy.
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