Future Biogas Appoints James Wiseman as Production Director

James brings over two decades of experience in the energy sector, with a strong background in engineering delivery, leadership and strategic consultancy.

He began his career with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Loughborough University, followed by a role as a safety case consultant in the nuclear sector. James has since held various leadership positions, including managing FTSE 100 change-programmes and serving as an energy advisor to the UK government.

Philipp Lukas, Chief Executive Officer of Future Biogas, commented: "We are delighted to welcome James to our senior leadership team. His extensive experience will be instrumental as we continue to scale our operations and contribute to the UK's energy transition."

James Wiseman expressed his enthusiasm about joining Future Biogas: "Biomethane is a critical (economical, sustainable and scalable) component of the future energy mix. I look forward to working with the team to help drive operations and support the company's ambitious growth plans."

This strategic hire comes at a pivotal time for Future Biogas. In August 2024, with the backing of 3i Infrastructure, the company acquired a 51% stake in a portfolio of six additional gas-to-grid AD facilities, collectively producing 333 GWh of gas annually. This acquisition not only expanded Future Biogas's operational capacity but also reinforced its position as a key player in the UK's renewable energy sector.

Furthermore, Future Biogas is pushing forward with the first unsubsidised biomethane project in the UK through Project Carbon Harvest. The project combines anaerobic digestion, regenerative farming, and carbon sequestration to deliver a multi-value, circular economy.

Future Biogas is confident that James' leadership will further strengthen its commitment to delivering renewable energy solutions and advancing the UK's net-zero ambitions.