Member Press Release
Biotic NRG, the bioenergy platform of Palisade Real Assets’ gears up for European expansion
One of the UK’s leading bioenergy businesses has unveiled a series of key leadership changes and a new brand identity as it prepares for its next phase of expansion across the UK and Europe.
The appointments strengthen BioticNRG’s senior leadership team as the business continues to invest in its operations and pursue strategic growth opportunities across the UK and Europe. Backed by Palisade Real Assets, the company is investing in its people and expanding its bioenergy platform through both operational investment and targeted acquisitions.
The leadership changes coincide with the continued evolution of the BioticNRG brand, reflecting the company’s growth from a UK-focused bioenergy platform into a business with increasingly ambitious plans across Europe. The rebrand reflects BioticNRG’s evolution from a UK-focused bioenergy platform into a business with broader ambitions, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, innovation and long-term growth in the renewable energy sector.
After almost two decades helping to build Material Change Limited and, more recently, BioticNRG, Ed Bastow has transitioned into the role of Director of BioticNRG and will now focus on leading BioticNRG’s mergers and acquisitions strategy, particularly into European markets. He said: “BioticNRG has gone from strength to strength in recent years and I’m excited about what lies ahead. Our refreshed brand reflects the business we’ve become and our ambitious plans for the future, and these appointments ensure we have the right leadership team in place to deliver them while continuing to play an important role in the vital transition to lower-carbon energy.”
Further leadership changes have also been made, with Stefania Trivellato appointed as Managing Director of BioticNRG Limited, succeeding Ed in the role. Her wealth of technical and operational experience, particularly in the management of anaerobic digestion and renewable energy portfolios, means that she is ideally placed to lead the business through its next phase. Stefania added: “This is a really exciting time for BioticNRG and I’m delighted to be leading the team through its next stage of growth. We have a fantastic team in place, and I’m looking forward to building on the strong foundations already established as we continue to deliver sustainable bioenergy solutions for our customers and partners.”
The company has also strengthened its operational leadership with the promotion of Samuel Wicks to General Manager of Operations. Having been with the group for almost eight years, Sam previously led BioticNRG’s anaerobic digestion operations and will now assume responsibility for the company’s composting, maintenance and AD operations across the wider platform.
Stephen Burns, Managing Director of Palisade Real Assets, said: “These appointments are a great demonstration of the depth of talent within BioticNRG and position the business well for its ambitious growth plans. We look forward to supporting the team as they continue to build one of the UK’s leading bioenergy platforms while pursuing opportunities across Europe.”
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About BioticNRG
BioticNRG Limited is a bioenergy platform that owns and operates 9 anaerobic digestion facilities and 5 composting sites across the UK. Through its portfolio of renewable energy and organics recycling assets, BioticNRG converts organic waste into low-carbon heat, electricity and transport solutions while supporting the transition to a circular, lower carbon economy. Backed by APG Asset Management and managed by Palisade Real Assets, BioticNRG continues to invest in sustainable infrastructure and growth opportunities across the UK and Europe. More information: http://bioticnrg.com
About Palisade Real Assets
Palisade Real Assets was established in 2021 and is a mid-market manager focusing on investments that are adjacent to core infrastructure sectors and “fall in the gap” between infrastructure, real estate and private equity. Investments are considered on a global basis and the investment philosophy is thematic driven, focusing on the four key themes of digitisation, decarbonisation, urbanisation and logistics. Palisade Real Assets is a subsidiary of Palisade Investment Partners, a specialist, independent infrastructure manager established in 2007 that focuses on generating outstanding risk-adjusted returns for institutional and wholesale investors by investing in mid-market infrastructure assets. More information: https://palisadegroup.com