KIS Group, a global leader in biogas and biofuel technology, has announced that Mitsubishi Corporation, one of Japan’s largest integrated business enterprises, has acquired a minority equity stake in its operations. The move marks Mitsubishi Corporation’s first foray into the global biogas industry.
Founded in 2006 by K.R. Raghunath, KIS Group operates in various countries, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, the UAE, Brazil, Colombia, Qatar, and Spain. The company delivers comprehensive renewable energy solutions across multiple sectors such as palm oil, sugar, dairy, paper, distilleries, and agro-processing.
K.R. Raghunath, Founder & CEO, KIS Group, said: “This investment marks Mitsubishi Corporation’s first entry into the global biogas market. A phenomenal shot in the arm for our plans to invest more than USD 1 billion to develop high-quality & highly impactful methane-capturing projects to produce renewable gas / BioCNG / BioLNG solutions in Southeast Asia & India by 2030. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in KIS Group’s growth journey and underscores a shared commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and accelerating global market expansion.”
Through this partnership, KIS Group will tap Mitsubishi Corporation’s network across 90+ countries to accelerate international expansion, while the two companies co-develop and commercialize advanced biogas, BioCNG, and BioLNG solutions for global markets. The collaboration will embed operational best practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and governance across our projects, strengthen supply chain resilience via Mitsubishi’s trading and logistics infrastructure, and advance shared ESG goals by scaling responsible, low-carbon energy solutions.
“With Mitsubishi Corporation’s backing, we aim to expand our portfolio to North & South America and European markets over the next 5 years, targeting a substantial increase in renewable gas output and significant contribution to global decarbonization goals,” he further added.
