Collapsing Bioenergy Corporation Affects Multiple Farmers Financially
The organic energy supplier Naturenergie Isny GmbH, based in Isny, has filed for insolvency on June 13, 2019. This development has raised questions about the future energy supply in the region, especially if the plant were to shut down. At the moment, the plant is still running as usual, but its future remains uncertain. The insolvency continues to leave agriculture in the region with open questions, as many farmers who supplied fertilizer and other substrates to the plant are affected. The company covered 17% of the energy supply of a spa town in the Allgäu, making its insolvency a significant issue for the region. The city is drafting a concept for the continued operation of the business, but the potential impact of the residents' opposition on the city's efforts is unknown at this time. Two years ago, Naturenergie Isny GmbH had plans to build a second biogas plant for around 35 million euros. However, the project was met with opposition from many residents due to fears of smell and noise. It is unclear if this opposition may have played a role in the insolvency. The Schwäbische Zeitung has reminded readers of these previous plans for expansion. The future of the operation of the biogas plant is uncertain, but Naturenergie Isny GmbH is exploring options for the continuation of the plant, such as food waste utilization or alternative land use. If the plant were to shut down, the energy supply could be covered through other channels, according to the mayor's statements. However, the city's drafting of a concept for the continued operation of the business may be affected by the residents' opposition to the second plant project. The insolvency of Naturenergie Isny GmbH raises concerns about the future energy supply in the region. The residents' opposition to the second biogas plant project may impact the company's current efforts to find a solution for the insolvency of the existing plant. The future of the biogas plant remains uncertain due to the insolvency.
