# LLM Context
URL: https://weeg.it/en/press-releases/new-methane-plant-for-gruppo-ceramiche-ricchetti-in-maranello2800-tons-less-co2-with-cogeneration/

# New methane plant for Gruppo Ceramiche Ricchetti in Maranello: 2,800 tons less CO2 with cogeneration

> White Energy Group is developing a 3.3 MWe methane-powered cogeneration plant for Gruppo Ceramiche Ricchetti in Maranello, with projected annual savings of 1,400 TOE and a reduction of 2,800 tons of CO2 emissions.

## Page details

- **Source language:** English
- **Content type:** Press release
- **Original title:** New methane plant for Gruppo Ceramiche Ricchetti in Maranello:2,800 tons less CO2 with cogeneration
- **English title:** New methane plant for Gruppo Ceramiche Ricchetti in Maranello: 2,800 tons less CO2 with cogeneration
- **Source URL:** https://weeg.it/en/press-releases/new-methane-plant-for-gruppo-ceramiche-ricchetti-in-maranello2800-tons-less-co2-with-cogeneration/
- **Summary:** The project concerns a new cogeneration plant at Gruppo Ceramiche Ricchetti's Maranello facility, delivered under an EPC and energy-service model with performance guarantees and financing through Energia Futura.

## Project overview

White Energy Group describes the project as part of its work on energy efficiency for energy-intensive facilities. The intervention concerns a new methane-powered cogenerator at the Maranello plant of **Gruppo Ceramiche Ricchetti**.

The plant is rated at **3.3 MWe**. The page states that it is expected to save **1,400 TOE (Tons of Oil Equivalent)** and reduce annual CO2 emissions by **2,800 tons**.

## Contract and financing model

The plant will be built under an **EPC (Energy Performance Contract)** formula and an energy-service model, with a performance guarantee on the work performed.

**Energia Futura**, a White Energy subsidiary, concluded the negotiations with Gruppo Ceramiche Ricchetti and assumes the financing burden.

## Technical characteristics

The project was developed with **AB Energy Spa**, supplier of the cogeneration island, and **Poppi Clementino Spa**, responsible for the recovery and optimization of heat flows in the form of flue gas and hot water.

Key characteristics listed on the page are:

- **Engine:** Ecomax 33 natural-gas reciprocating engine
- **Electrical power:** 3,352 kW
- **Thermal power:** 3,700 kW
- **Annual electricity production:** about 21,840,000 kWh
- **Annual thermal energy production:** about 15,540,000 kWh

## White Energy's cogeneration approach

Gianluigi Mele, managing director of White Energy, states that the project confirms the company's offer in cogeneration interventions financed directly through EPC formulas and developed with special-purpose vehicles described as Green initiatives.

The page also notes that other negotiations are ongoing and that White Energy has started scouting for possible financial partners to support future projects.

Franco Asuni, Whitenergy business developer and administrator of Energia Futura, describes CHP interventions as contributing to emission reduction through efficient combined production of energy carriers including electricity, heat and refrigeration.