Israel donates 60 biogas units to be piloted in districts

By Esther Yvonne Atonio/

Apia, SAMOA – 23 February 2026: The State of Israel’s Ambassador, His Excellency Alon Roth Snir donated 60 biogas units that will be piloted in selected districts in Samoa.

The biogas units feature Israeli technology, and their performance and effectiveness will be monitored.

HE Alon Roth Snir presented the units to the Minister of the Environment, Ale Vena Ale after he presented his credentials to the Head of State, as Israel’s Ambassador to Samoa with residence in Wellington, New Zealand.

He said the biogas units will address environmental concerns, and the use of innovative technology will provide better alternatives.

He said there is a direct line of cooperation between Israel and Samoa and the Samoan Prime Minister’s decision and announcement to open Samoa’s Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel later this year.

“This shows that our connection and friendship is not just promises but a tangible part of the cooperation between our two countries,” said His Excellency.

He said the Israeli innovation that created the biogas is part of its wider innovative creations and solutions in education, environment, health and applications in agriculture and others.

“We would like to cooperate with Samoa by bringing here more of our technology,” he said.

Working together for global changes
In response to Israel’s donation, The Minister of the Environment, Ale Vena Ale said such donation reflects what can be achieved when countries work together in solidarity to address global challenges through a practically, locally driven solutions.

Ale said biogas technology represents an important addition to Samoa’s current efforts in converting organic waste into clean renewable gas that provides a sustainable source of energy for households and also improves waste management, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and enhances livelihoods in our rural communities.

“It is an important addition to our current effort, it improves waste management, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and enhances livelihoods in our rural communities, it also provides a sustainable source of energy to households and converts organic waste into clean renewable gas,” he said.

He highlighted that Samoa, like other Small Island States (SIDS), faces challenges such as climate change and energy security and Samoa depends heavily on imported fossil fuels, which puts pressure on its economy and environment.

He stressed the importance of genuine and lasting partnerships to promote renewable energy technologies and circular economy strategies, which can help address both waste management and energy needs.

Ale also stated that the partnership and handover of biogas systems, support Samoa’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution and strengthen the country’s commitment to reaching its goal of 70 percent renewable energy use by 2031.