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TAKORA Solutions celebrates its fifth anniversary, solidifying its position as a specialized technical provider of water treatment solutions and, in recent years, technologies applied to biogas plants. The company, an exhibitor at the Renewable Gas Show, recorded its best year since its founding in 2025 and expects to maintain this trend in […]

The Monegros, Baix Ebre, and Gironès Nord stations have been supplying only BioLNG and BioCNG since December 9th. By 2026, the entire group's network will operate exclusively on biomethane. HAM Group, a regular exhibitor at the Show and a pioneer in the development of natural gas vehicles, has taken a step towards the decarbonization of heavy transport and

The round table discussion on “Social Responsibility of Biogas/Biomethane Facilities” at the 18th International Bioenergy Congress, held within the framework of the Renewable Gas Exhibition, focused on the key challenge for the deployment of these technologies: social acceptance in rural areas. Moderated by Javier Díaz, president of AVEBIOM, it featured

Pieralisi Spain and Genia Bioenergy have announced a strategic agreement to develop biogas production projects using olive pomace, a byproduct of the olive oil industry. The collaboration will focus on the main olive-producing regions of Spain and Portugal, where the abundance of this material offers high potential for

Cycle0, a company that recently exhibited at the Renewable Gas Show, has opened two new biomethane plants in Spain, located in Manlleu (Barcelona) and Artajona (Navarra). This brings Cycle0's total number of operational facilities in the country to seven, as part of its plan to deploy up to 30 biomethane plants.

Mavitec Green Energy, a specialized division of the Dutch group Mavitec BV, presented its solutions for separating and recovering organic waste from packaged food at the 2025 Renewable Gas Exhibition. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of equipment that allows for obtaining a clean organic fraction from food scraps mixed with packaging, optimizing

The Renewable Gas Exhibition will return to Valladolid in 2026. AVEBIOM has confirmed that the sixth edition of the largest professional event dedicated to biogas, biomethane and other renewable gases in Spain, Portugal and Latin America will be held on September 29 and 30 at the Valladolid Trade Fair, reinforcing the city's role.

The European Biogas Association (EBA) has published its first report on the social license to operate biogas and biomethane plants, a key tool for improving the integration of these facilities into their local communities. This new handbook acknowledges a crucial reality: even the best-designed biogas and biomethane projects need support.

PROTECH Continental, a company based in Granollers (Barcelona), once again participated in the 2025 Renewable Gas Exhibition, where it presented its comprehensive solutions for the design, equipment, and maintenance of biogas and biomethane plants. With over 25 years of experience, PROTECH is a leading national supplier of pumping equipment.

In Denmark, biogas is a success story built over four decades. This was explained by Bruno Sander Nielsen, operations director of the Danish Biogas Association, in an interview conducted during his presence at the Danish national stand at the Renewable Gas Exhibition 2025, where he shared his country's experience.

Iris Waikinat, representative of the European SURE certification scheme, participated in the International Bioenergy Congress and the Renewable Gas Show 2025, where she emphasized the importance of coordinating sustainability verification systems with Guarantees of Origin (GOs) and the future Union Database (UDB) to ensure full traceability of

The deal, the largest of its kind in the European biomethane sector, will allow Verdalia to invest over €1.000 billion in new projects and reach a production capacity exceeding 3 TWh per year in Spain and Italy. Verdalia Bioenergy has closed a €671 million corporate financing round, the largest of its kind.

The 5th Renewable Gas Show and the 18th International Bioenergy Congress concluded on October 2 in Valladolid after two days in which the growth in the number of exhibitors, the size of their stands, and the number of visitors, 15% more than the previous year, confirm the optimism and real progress.

Spain will be the main recipient of private investment in new biomethane plants in Europe The 5th Renewable Gas Show was inaugurated yesterday at the Valladolid Fair in an event chaired by the general director of IDAE, Miguel Rodrigo, accompanied by representatives of the Junta de Castilla y León, the City Council of

Bioreciclaje de Cádiz and Enagás Renovable have formed a partnership to develop a biomethane production plant at the Medina Sidonia Controlled Landfill (Cádiz), in collaboration with Waga Energy, which will install and operate its patented WAGABOX® technology to recover biogas from the landfill. The facility will begin operations in 2027 and will produce approximately 1,000 tons of biomethane.

Porriño (Pontevedra) already has a biomethane plant that will manage 22.000 tons of organic waste annually to transform it into 45 GWh of renewable gas, avoiding nearly 6.000 tons of CO₂ each year. The project, called Ecogalia, is the result of a collaboration between Toysal, a Galician leader in waste collection and management since

On October 2 at 12:30 p.m. in Hall 1 of the Valladolid Fair, within the framework of the 5th Renewable Gas Fair, the official presentation of the Certificate of Excellence in Biogas and Biomethane (CEBB) will take place, an innovative tool designed to reinforce the sustainability and social acceptance of

Interview with David Fernández, Vice President of AEBIG 1.– AEBIG has a very comprehensive view of the sector. How would you describe the current situation of biogas and biomethane plant implementation in Spain, both in terms of number and capacity? In Spain, biogas already has several hundred operational facilities, around 260, mainly dedicated to the

With its Positive Motion 2030 strategy, Moeve (formerly Cepsa) is driving its business toward "green molecules" (renewable hydrogen and derivatives, second-generation biofuels, and biomethane), sustainable chemistry, and electric mobility. The plan calls for up to €8 billion in investment this decade and partnerships to accelerate key projects such as the Andalusian Hydrogen Valley.

The number of biomethane plants in Spain is growing, and projects underway are multiplying across the country. It's time to accelerate and leverage our full capacity to catch up with countries like France and Denmark. The 5th Renewable Gas Fair is the great showcase for this transformation. More

AB Energy, a subsidiary of the Italian group AB, specializes in biogas cogeneration solutions and technologies for the production and purification of biomethane. With over 40 years of experience and a presence in more than 20 countries, it offers modular systems such as ECOMAX® and BIOCH4NGE®, adapted to projects of different scales. In Spain and

The 18th International Bioenergy Congress (CIB25), organized by AVEBIOM with AEBIG as a technical partner, now has its full program available on the website www.congresobioenergia.org. The Congress will be held on October 1 and 2, 2025, at the Valladolid Fair, in parallel with the 5th Renewable Gas Exhibition, and will bring together more than

Denmark has become a world leader in biogas and biomethane thanks to a long-term strategy based on technological innovation, efficient utilization of by-products, and consistent political support. The country already injects 40% of its gas into its grid in the form of biomethane and has set a target of XNUMX% for the generation of biogas and biomethane.

The AB Group, global sponsor of the 2025 Renewable Gas Show, has signed a framework agreement with Elevion Group for the development and maintenance of five biogas-to-biomethane upgrading plants in the Italian regions of Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. The agreement will see the construction of facilities with capacities ranging from 350 to 900 litres.

Moeve, global sponsor of the Renewable Gas Show, has begun earthworks for the construction of Onuba, the first phase of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, in the La Rábida Energy Park, Palos de la Frontera (Huelva). The project, considered the largest green hydrogen production project in Europe, plans a

The plant, located in the town of Cabanillas and powered by E-Cogeneración Cabanillas, is the twelfth in the entire country connected by Nedgia, the group's distributor and Premium sponsor of the 2025 Renewable Gas Show. The facility has the capacity to inject up to 320 Nm³/h, which translates into an estimated annual production

In addition to optimizing the process, personal protection and plant safety are of vital importance when operating biogas plants. MSR-Electronic, an experienced German manufacturer of gas detection systems, offers comprehensive solutions for hazard prevention in the event of potential gas leaks. MSR-Electronic products accurately measure

The development of biomethane as a sustainable energy solution takes an important step in Portugal. Genia Bioenergy, an exhibitor at the show, and Floene have formalized the gas grid connection agreement for a new biomethane production plant in the municipality of Amor (Leiria), which will process up to 400.000 tons of byproducts and waste annually.

The City Council defends the usefulness of the facility and clarifies the most debated technical aspects to avoid misinformation. In response to the doubts expressed by residents about the project to build a biomethane plant in the municipality, the Mengíbar City Council has issued a detailed statement to explain the scope.

Enagás Renovable, exhibitor and Premium sponsor of the 5th Renewable Gas Fair and the 18th International Bioenergy Congress, has announced that it will invest more than 36 million euros in the construction of a biomethane plant in the Murcian municipality of Las Torres de Cotillas, with the plan to enter into operation in 2027.

The Alicante-based company Calpech will be exhibiting at the trade show and also at the International Bioenergy Congress, presenting its innovative solution based on carbon-coated iron nanoparticles obtained from agricultural waste. The application of nanotechnology to biogas production will be one of the key topics at the 18th International Bioenergy Congress.

The company Verdalia Bioenergy, specialized in biomethane production, has announced the purchase of a licensed plant project in Toledo from Enerfree. The facility will produce up to 90 GWh annually and is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2026. According to the company, construction will begin during the third quarter of this year.

The Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has confirmed that Spain will have three renewable hydrogen projects selected in the first European auction "Hydrogen Bank - Auctions as a Service (AaaS)". They will be located in Saceruela (Ciudad Real), Garray (Soria) and Onda (Castellón), adding up to a total capacity of 485 MW.

The 18th International Bioenergy Congress, to be held on October 1 and 2, 2025, at the Valladolid Fairgrounds, now has its provisional program available and registration is open for professionals interested in attending. Under the motto "Biomethane and other renewable gases: The path towards a sustainable economy and

Good news for biomethane projects in Spain On June 13, 2025, the National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) approved new regulations that unify and clarify the procedure for connecting renewable gas plants—such as biomethane and green hydrogen—to the gas grid.

The Barcelona Free Trade Zone is consolidating its position as a hub for environmental innovation with the inauguration of the country's largest Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) plant and the announcement of the future Bioenergy Factory biomethane facility, which will inject directly into the gas grid. PreZero, an exhibitor at the upcoming Renewable Gas Fair, has announced the opening of the largest Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) plant in the country.

The Aragon Nature Protection Council (CPNA) has drafted an opinion report on the challenges and opportunities of biogas and biomethane in the region, highlighting their strategic role in the management of organic waste, the production of renewable energy, and the development of local circular economy solutions. The document,

The Valencian company Sitra, specialized in sustainable solutions for water management in industry, celebrates its 25th anniversary, consolidated as a strategic ally in bioenergy and green hydrogen. Its nearly 200 clients and a network of 150 plants—40 of them integrating water and biogas management—make it its partner of choice.

The Castile and León Regional Government advances its commitment to renewable gases with the environmental approval of a new project in the province of León. The Castile and León Regional Government has granted environmental authorization to the biomethane plant project in San Millán de los Caballeros (León). The facility will add more value to the

The new biowaste treatment plant will produce green energy to supply more than 30.000 people and will prevent the emission of 15.000 tons of CO₂ per year. The Madrid town of Colmenar Viejo will soon be home to one of the most innovative biomethane facilities in the country. Promoted by PreZero Spain and Enagás Renovables, the sponsoring company.

On June 27, AVEBIOM will participate in the information session "Biomethane as a renewable energy alternative," organized by El Norte de Castilla at the Parador Nacional in Segovia. The session will bring together representatives from the agricultural sector, the biogas industry, and organizations involved in the development of biomethane as a key vector.

CycleØ, a developer, owner, and operator of biogas plants in several European countries, has begun construction of its first plant in Italy. The new project is located in Pontinia, south of Rome, and marks an important step in the company's international expansion, which already has operational facilities in

The European Biogas Association (EBA) has presented its roadmap to 2040, defining biogas as a strategic element for achieving European climate goals, promoting the circular economy, and strengthening energy security. This comes at a time when the European Commission is setting new emission reduction targets.

CycleØ, a European developer, owner, and operator of biogas plants, has confirmed that its application for a gas transporter license in Spain has been approved. This new gas transporter status further strengthens the company's investment in Spain, allowing it to directly market and supply gas to the Spanish market. This confirmation

CycleØ, a European developer, owner, and operator of biogas plants, has announced a €200 million investment to boost biogas production in Spain. The company plans to build, own, and operate up to 30 new biogas plants in the country, with a combined annual output of 800 GWh, enough to meet the needs of the rest of the world.

The Spanish Biomass Association, organizer of the 18th International Congress on Bioenergy 2025, together with its technological partner, the Spanish Biogas Association, invites researchers, academics and professionals to submit their candidatures for presentations at the next edition of the congress. The period for submitting candidatures is open until May 16.

Naturgy and Aena have signed an agreement to supply biomethane to Aena's airport network, with the aim of promoting the decarbonisation of its operations. The contract includes the supply of approximately 83 GWh of natural gas over the next two years, of which at least 20 GWh will be biomethane.

Pieralisi's centrifugal separation allows the management of digested material by accurately extracting solid and liquid components, optimizing waste management and reducing odour emissions in biogas plants. The report Biomethane production capacity in Spain, prepared by Sedigas, estimates a potential of 163 TWh/year, placing the

A strategic agreement for expansion in Spain, Portugal and Andorra In January, Carles Gómez, CEO of Promak, and Thomas Dreisbach, agriKomp sales manager, signed a strategic agreement for Promak to represent the German company in Spain, Portugal and Andorra. With more than 1.000 biogas plants worldwide, agriKomp

Ana Castelblanque, Head of Biomethane Business at Cepsa, and Ruth Rivero, Head of Biomethane Strategic Projects at PreZero, made a joint presentation at the 17th International Bioenergy Congress to demonstrate that collaboration between sectors is essential to maximize the integration and impact of biomethane in the circular economy. Castelblanque noted that

Within the framework of the 17th International Congress on Bioenergy, Adriana Pacherres, R&D technician at AINIA, presented the SAPAL project, a novel technological solution to “bioremediate” the by-products generated in the production of olive oil in olive mills (alperujo and olive leaves), transforming them into useful and environmentally friendly products such as biofertilizers.

Within the framework of the 17th International Congress on Bioenergy, Manuel Moreno Valiente, Project Director at CT Ingenieros, presented an innovative proposal focused on the implementation of an intelligent self-consumption network for the use of biogas in the primary sector. This model proposes integrating advanced technology in agricultural and livestock farms to optimize the

At the 17th International Bioenergy Congress, Jairo Gómez, head of R&D&i at the public company NILSA (Navarra de Infraestructuras Locales SA), presented the project for a centralised anaerobic digestion plant for urban sludge in Tudela for its stabilisation and sanitisation and subsequent production of biogas. A case of successful management

The AINIA technology centre has launched the Comboi project, whose objective is to develop innovative technologies for the capture and bioconversion of CO₂ and methane, the main components of biogas, into high added value biobased products. Using synthetic zeolites, porous materials that act as "molecular sponges", the CO₂ generated during the process is captured and concentrated.

Bio360 will bring together an exceptional line-up of 450 international innovators and visionaries to showcase the great strides they are making to foster the efficient and renewable use of biomass resources, and to bring the promise of bioenergy and the bioeconomy into our lives. If you plan to attend you can get your pass here: Registration

It will adapt the facilities to meet the environmental and community relations standards that the Group applies in its plants. Ence has closed the acquisition of a biomethane generation plant in the municipality of La Galera (Tarragona). The facility, which extends over five hectares, is designed to produce biomethane.

The Spanish Association for Energy Recovery of Biomass (AVEBIOM) has decided to award the “Fomenta la Bioenergía 2024” prize to Francisco Repullo Almagro, former president of the Spanish Biogas Association (AEBIG). This award recognizes those who, like him, have worked in an outstanding way to promote the bioenergy sector in our country. Javier

The 17th International Bioenergy Congress held a round table last October to analyse the delicate issue of the social impact of new biogas and biomethane plants in Spain. The sector is facing a debate that highlights the need for comprehensive strategies that combine technical excellence of the projects, a clear communication

The Spanish Biomass Association (AVEBIOM), as the organizing entity, and the Spanish Biogas Association (AEBIG), as the technical partner, announce the celebration of the 5th Renewable Gas Fair and the 18th International Bioenergy Congress, which will take place on October 1 and 2, 2025 at the Valladolid Fair. Following the success of

The Spanish Biomass Association (AVEBIOM) celebrates the success of the latest edition of the Renewable Gas Fair, which took place on October 1 and 2 in Valladolid. More than 3.600 attendees and 250 exhibitors attended, generating an economic impact of nearly 3 million euros for the city. «The

Giulia Cancian, Secretary General of the European Biogas Association (EBA), gave her opening speech at the 17th International Bioenergy Congress. She highlighted the strategic importance of biogas and biomethane for Europe's energy transition. During her speech, she gave the keys to making renewable gases the cornerstone of decarbonisation,

The last round table of the 17th International Congress on Bioenergy focused on the strategies needed for the integrated management of substrates and digestate in biogas plants in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. The round table stressed that ensuring the success of projects requires prioritizing the integration of plants

On October 1st, within the framework of the 4th Renewable Gas Fair, the Spanish-German Biogas and Biomethane Meeting took place, where 40 B2B meetings were held between Spanish and German businessmen from the biogas and biomethane sector. For those who were unable to attend, the German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) has compiled the following information:

Access the communications in interview (video) and poster format from the 17th International Congress on Bioenergy, where research and technological developments around renewable gases are presented, from the production of biogas and biomethane to the optimization of technologies or the integration of hydrogen into energy networks. 1. Optimization of processes and technologies

The round table dedicated to biomethane projects in Spain during the 17th International Bioenergy Congress, brought together in October 2024 Sergio Cabellos, Director of Public Business Center at PreZero; Óscar Maciñeiras CEO of ENCE; Laurence Molke, Executive Director of CYCLEØ; and Héctor Palacios, at that time Green Gas Originator & Senior

The fourth edition of the Renewable Gas Fair exceeds its objective this year with 3.615 accredited participants and remains the most profitable forum for closing business agreements and generating contacts that culminate in the construction of hundreds of new biogas and biomethane plants throughout the country. “In 2023 we will experience a new edition of the Renewable Gas Fair, which will be held in Madrid in XNUMX.

The presidents of the most relevant business associations in the field of renewable gases in Spain agreed at the 4th Renewable Gas Fair to collaborate to inform town councils and citizens about the implications of having a biogas or biomethane plant in their municipality. The 4th Renewable Gas Fair has been held

Both the fair and the congress, organized by the Spanish Biomass Association (AVEBIOM), with the support of the Spanish Biogas Association (AEBIG) and the collaboration of the Valladolid City Council, through the Agency for Innovation and Economic Development, IdeVa, once again exceed the figures of the previous year, demonstrating the undoubted progress

In the world of biogas plants, the demands on agitators are high. Wear tests are crucial for selecting the right material. Particularly interesting are the differences between stainless steel and Physinit. The importance of wear tests Wear tests are essential for determining the durability and

Calpech is a spin-off company born from the scientific advances made at the University of Alicante, specifically within the framework of a doctoral thesis. Its cutting-edge technology focuses on the production of iron nanoparticles encapsulated in carbon, a process that uses waste from the agricultural industry as raw material. Thanks to

Paneco Ambiente is a young and dynamic Italian company dedicated to biotechnology and manufacturing solutions to address environmental problems. Its portfolio of solutions offers a wide range of products and services for air, water and soil that contribute to neutralizing pollution and the spread of odours with a focus on environmental sustainability.

We are pleased to announce the participation of Agua Sigma at stand nº220 of the 4th Renewable Gas Show, where it will present BIODIGESTECH, the range of innovative solutions for the treatment and recovery of digestate. This technology is being successfully tested in a pilot plant, demonstrating both its technical feasibility and its economic profitability. BIODIGESTECH

With the support of ACCIÓ within the framework of the IRC projects, the +Biogás project moves firmly towards innovation in biogas production. This project is the result of a close collaboration between Ahidra Agua y Energía, Liquats Vegetals, CBC, and has the scientific and technical collaboration of EURECAT and ICODA. In the initial phase of the project, they have been evaluated

Enagás Renovable plans to develop three biomethane projects in San Javier, Las Torres de Cotillas and Santomera (Region of Murcia), with a total investment that exceeds 75 million euros. These plants, which will come into operation in 2027, will have a combined generation capacity of more than 200 GWh of renewable energy

Currently, in Spain there is a clear political commitment to these technologies to reduce dependence on fossil gas imports. The country has the third largest biomass potential in Europe, however, with only 260 biogas and 10 biomethane plants, the sector is still in its infancy. According to the associations

The “Biogas Roadmap” of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge proposes a minimum biogas production objective of 10,41 TWh per year in 2030. The deployment of biogas generated through the anaerobic digestion of waste from source Organic represents a boost to the development of the circular economy

Efficient biogas production? Increasing gas generation performance and plant profitability is possible by providing an optimized feed of solid matter to the digester. For this it is important to have highly reliable equipment. The Vogelsang Premix mixes and grinds organic solids (e.g. large volumes

RITTER Apparatebau has been successfully manufacturing measuring instruments for 70 years. In addition to innovative modular multigas sensors and biogas batch fermentation systems, RITTER manufactures gas meters from various high-quality plastics, which are used worldwide in research and development laboratories as well as

In Spain, 22 renewable gas production plants, including biomethane, biogas and renewable hydrogen, have received Guarantees of Origin (GdO). Since January 2023, Enagás has managed this system that certifies energy obtained from renewable sources. To date, nearly 180,000 GdOs have been issued, mainly for biomethane and biogas. This initiative promotes

Last June, Carles Gómez, CEO of Promak, and Stefano Palmieri, CEO of the Palmieri Group, formalized, in Gaggio Montano (Italy), the Group's headquarters, the representation and collaboration agreement for the PASS™ technology, entirely designed and produced by the Palmieri Group and distributed by Promak Selling Solutions in Spain and Portugal. The technology

The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge has published Order TED/728/2024, of July 15, which establishes a new regulatory framework for the promotion of biofuels and other renewable fuels in the transport sector. Order TED/728/2024 introduces clear definitions and a specific framework for biofuels and other fuels

2 years ago SUEZ installed the Advanced High Performance Biofilter for the deodorization of the Las Dehesas Biomethanization plant, in the Valdemingómez Technology Park, demonstrating since then all the advantages it entails. The Madrid City Council selected Advanced Biofiltration technology for the treatment of odor emissions

AEBIG, together with the Bioenergy Cluster of Catalonia, Envolta Energia and BETA Technological Center, have jointly made a video explaining the biogas production process and the situation of biomethane in Spain, highlighting the multiple advantages of this renewable gas both from a environmental and circular economy perspective, and how

The 17th International Bioenergy Congress (#CIB24) advances the program of conferences and round tables that will be held on October 1 and 2 at Feria de Valladolid, in parallel to the 4th Renewable Gas Exhibition, under the motto “Renewable gases: “the great allies in the defossilization of the Spanish economy.” The CIB24

Cepsa and PreZero Spain have reached a strategic alliance that will allow both companies to advance their decarbonization objectives. The two companies will promote the biomethane market through collaboration in the supply of this renewable gas by PreZero Spain in some of its energy projects, in addition to joint development

Registration for the 17th International Bioenergy Congress is now open, with reduced rates until September 13. The congressman's pass includes access to all conferences, documentation, recordings, B2B area, meals, coffees and more parallel activities, including professional entry to the 4th Renewable Gas Show. Furthermore, AVEBIOM members

The new biomethane plant operated by Naturgy is located on the Porgaporcs livestock farm, in the municipality of Vila-Sana (Lleida). An installation that will annually produce about 12 GWh/year of renewable gas that will be injected into the Nedgia network for direct consumption by homes and companies, which will avoid

On the one hand, the company has presented in Langa de Duero (Soria) what it intends to be one of the most relevant projects in the medium term, in which it will invest 23 million euros to take advantage of 140.000 tons of organic waste, which in addition to gas renewable, would generate 60.000 tons per year of organic amendments to improve

Germany, a leader in renewable energies in Europe, will be the guest country at the next Renewable Gas Show, which will be held at Feria de Valladolid on October 1 and 2 of this year. The event, organized by the Spanish Biomass Association (AVEBIOM) with the support of the Spanish Biogas Association

The fourth edition of the Renewable Gas Fair, which will be held at Feria de Valladolid on October 1 and 2, 2024, has just closed its second contracting period with a resounding success. With a total of 145 direct exhibitors already confirmed, 21% more than the previous year, and the space

The production of biomethane in rural environments is a clear example of a circular bioeconomy model. In this process, organic remains from other sectors such as agriculture or livestock become a valuable element to generate, on the one hand, clean energy, and on the other a by-product, the digestate, which until now

The installation will allow the WAGABOX® plant at the Can Mata controlled deposit (Barcelona) to operate at full capacity and inject up to 70 GWh of renewable gas per year into the grid, equivalent to the consumption of 14.000 homes or 200 trucks. Nedgia, gas distributor of the Naturgy group, has launched its first installation of

AEBIG works to give visibility to good practices in the world of agroindustrial biogas, and to serve as reinforcement for the sector in the face of the numerous accusations of lack of truthful information against biogas plants, led by various groups and platforms. The construction of anaerobic digestion plants involves a multitude of complex and varied techniques

Dutch clean energy technology provider Bright Renewables has announced that it has won the technical tender from Swedish municipal multi-utility company Tekniska verken i Linköping AB for the supply of carbon dioxide liquefaction technology. The system will be installed at the Tekniska verken biogas plant, Svensk Biogas

Biovic, the leading Spanish company in engineering and execution of sustainable energy projects behind the major initiatives in the biomethane and biogas sector in Spain, has been one of the leading companies at the V International Congress on Energy Engineering (iENER) held in Valencia , where he has participated with the help of his manager

The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has published a map that reflects the execution of funds from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR) carried out directly by the ministry and the organizations that depend on it, such as the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving, the

The Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) has developed the BIOGEMIS tool that allows you to easily calculate greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of biogas, in accordance with the methodology established in the Renewable Energy Directive. , REDIII. The calculator is designed to help

The document “The contribution of digestate to soil health” prepared by experts from the European Biogas Association (EBA) exhaustively reviews the production, use and agronomic and environmental benefits of this product. Within the framework of environmental concerns and the transition towards more sustainable economies, the production of

On April 11, a new WAGABOX unit for biomethane production went into production at the Veolia Energy Storage Cluster (PSE) in Chatuzange-le-Goubet (Drôme) by Waga Energy. This WAGABOX® unit will produce up to 25 GWh of biomethane per year, which is equivalent to the consumption of 3.500 homes, avoiding emissions to the

Bioenergy Ibérica promotes the expansion of biogas plants in Catalonia, responding to the announcement by the Generalitat on the allocation of 46 million euros in aid to the primary sector for the implementation of these facilities on small and medium-sized farms. With the aim of supporting the transformation of agricultural operations, Bioenergy

The European Biogas Association, EBA, publishes a series of 6 sheets to explain aspects related to renewable gases such as their integration into energy systems, their role in regenerative agriculture, the use of biomethane in transportation, their use as a heating source in buildings or to cover energy needs in the

Repsol enters the biomethane market with an agreement to take a 40% stake in Genia Bioenergy. This alliance allows the energy company to position itself early in this sector. Biomethane is considered strategic by the European Union - which has set the ambition to multiply its production by eight in 2030 compared to

When there are still 6 months left until the fourth edition of the Renewable Gas Show begins, the event organized by AVEBIOM with the technical support of AEBIG exceeds the exhibition area contracted the previous year and promises to be the most important so far held. The Renewable Gas Show will be held again at a Fair

Redexis Renovables has announced the acquisition of two biogas plants in Lorca and Los Alcázares, in the Region of Murcia, which with the necessary adaptations will produce 80 gigawatt hours (GWh) of biomethane annually, managing 211.000 tons of agri-food, agro-industrial and livestock waste at the same time. anus. The total investment that the company will make for the acquisition,

The company HRS Heat Exchangers, which has been designing thermal transfer products and systems in numerous sectors for more than 40 years, has announced that it has obtained the largest order for heat exchanger components in its history, valued at 3,382 million euros. As reported by the company in a press release, the heat exchangers

The companies PRODEVAL, AVENTECH and INSA from Lyon come together to offer decarbonized and sustainable industrial solutions in the energy sector. The ALLIANCE project aims to equip the biogas chain with an innovative and unprecedented solution for globally standardized production of biogas enrichment systems and biogas liquefiers.

Biovic, an engineering and execution company for sustainable energy projects, closed 2023 with a notable increase in its international activity. Foreign sales of the Grupo Gimeno company already represent close to 10% of turnover. The company ended the year starting with new projects in Portugal and France. In France, Biovic leads a development together with

Vogelsang is a German company with 100 years of experience that is dedicated to the manufacture of components for different sectors, including pumps, grinders and solid matter feeders for digesters. Although it has been operating in Spain for more than 16 years, it is now taking a new leap; launches center

This pioneering initiative will contemplate the production of Renewable Gas, which will be injected into the local network, feeding communities and promoting sustainable mobility. Steuben County landfill stands as first site in the United States to adopt Waga Energy's revolutionary WAGABOX® technology, which is already making waves

Enagás Renovable, a pioneer company in the development of renewable gases in Spain, and Agropor, a company dedicated to pig farming and a benchmark in the Region of Murcia for more than 50 years, have signed a collaboration agreement to manage the biowaste they generate. in pig breeding farms and

The Spanish Biomass Association, organizer of the 17th International Bioenergy Congress 2024, together with its technological partner, the Spanish Biogas Association, invite researchers, academics and professionals from the sector to present their papers for the next edition of the congress, which will be will celebrate on October 1 and 2 in Valladolid, in parallel

Last February CycleØ announced the acquisition of Biogasclean, a leading Danish company in biological desulfurization and methanation systems. CycleØ, a leading pan-European biomethane platform, develops, builds, and operates its own renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in Europe and Latin America. This strategic acquisition represents an important milestone for CycleØ and the

The head of R&D in Mineral Products for Industry (Promindsa), Dune Prat, has given a presentation on circular desulfurization in anaerobic biogas reactors within the last International Bioenergy Congress. In her intervention, Prat offered an innovative perspective on this process. Promindsa has presented at the Micronox Biox ON16 congress, a micronized mineral that

Suez Air Quality has highlighted the potential of biomethane in the decarbonization of heavy transport during the International Bioenergy Congress. Arantxa Bomboí, head of business development at Suez Air Quality, has shared her experience and knowledge about the development of this technology. With more than 15 years of experience in the sector, Bomboí has ​​emphasized

Within the framework of the International Bioenergy Congress, Cristian Toscano, telecommunications engineer and master in international business and European Union law, presented a presentation on the development of biogas plants in Denmark. Toscano, current manager of the Danish firm Lundsby Renewable Solutions, specialized in the construction and operation of such plants,

Experts from the Bioenergy Congress have put on the table the latest innovations in the treatment and dehydration of organic waste, especially in the biogas industry. In an outstanding presentation, Daniel Ayala, engineer and CEO of Ambisort Circular, shared key solutions to optimize this process. Ayala highlighted the importance of dehydrating the digestate, a by-product of

The CEO of WTEnergy, Andrés Ponce, presented during the last International Bioenergy Congress a presentation focused on the use of BioSyngas for the decarbonization of the energy-intensive industry, in which he focused on the review of success cases and the upcoming applications of this technology. Just like

The National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) is preparing the management procedure to connect biomethane generation plants with the natural gas transportation or distribution network. An initiative that arises in the context of the European decarbonization strategy and the need to reduce fuel dependence

In Spain, approximately 21 million tons of urban solid waste are generated, of which only 18% is recycled and more than 50% ends up in landfills, which is far from the European recycling and waste reduction objectives. These are starting data provided by the director of Studies and Analysis of

Within the framework of the International Bioenergy Congress, environmental technology expert Robert Lackner, from the company Thöni Industribetribe, presented revolutionary advances in the operation of biodigesters that promise to boost biogas production in a sustainable and efficient manner. Lackner's intervention focused on the importance of agitation technology in the

Guillermo Jara, sales and process engineer at HRS, offered a technical presentation at the International Bioenergy Congress, focused on thermal transfer solutions to improve the energy balance in anaerobic digestion plants. His presentation is framed in the experience of HRS, a company with more than 40 years of dedication to the transfer

The Region of Murcia has an outstanding biomethane production potential, of up to 3,47 TWh, which would significantly reduce dependence on imported natural gas, while actively contributing to decarbonizing its economy. The agri-food sector, including livestock, generates 20% of the Region's GDP

The Spanish company Genia Bioenergy has signed the construction of a biogas plant for the municipality of Seleuș, in western Romania. The purpose of this plant is to offer a sustainable solution to the management of 60.000 tons of livestock and agricultural waste per year through the generation of renewable energy from which

The president of the Spanish Biomass Association (Avebiom) has asked the administrations for “legislative support” and facilities in the processing of files to be able to take advantage of the great potential that the production of biogas and biomethane has in Spain. In his speech at the sectoral challenges table of the 16th International Congress of

The cost of production and the sale price are, in summary, the main challenges of biomethane and biogas, in the opinion of the president of the Forum of Waste Energy Generators (fGER), Sergio Cabellos. He stated this during his speech at the round table on sectoral challenges that served as a seal for the

During his participation in the 16th International Bioenergy Congress, held as part of the Renewable Gas Show, the president of the Spanish Gas Association (SEDIGAS), Joan Batalla Bejerano, highlighted the fundamental role of renewable gases in the decarbonization strategy of the gas sector. Batalla Bejerano began his intervention by underlining the importance of

In 2024, the fourth edition of the Renewable Gas Show and the 17th International Bioenergy Congress will be held, which continue to support the good momentum of the renewable gases Sector in the Iberian Peninsula, contributing to its consolidation as an undisputed component in the transition towards energy sources. more sustainable energy, as well as

The Spanish Biomass Association, AVEBIOM, is the only association that since 2004 brings together the main economic actors in the bioenergy sector throughout the entire value chain, and whose objective is to promote the development of this business sector in Spain. and contribute to increasing the consumption of

“In an international market where countries take advantage of all the virtues of biogas, it is necessary to apply a comprehensive vision to understand and exploit all the potential we have.” These are words that he uses in his article, recently published in RETEMA, by Xavier Flotats, Honorary Member at AEBIG, with the challenge of helping to understand, that

Our country currently has eleven operational biomethane plants that produce 455 GWh/year (one in Madrid, six in Catalonia, two in Castilla y León and two in Galicia), about 250 biogas plants with a total production of 8.079 GWh /year and seven solid biomass gasification plants in operation (one in Galicia, one

With Ernesto Herrera, manager of TAKORA Solutions, he learned about the equipment and solutions that his company promotes as FLUITECO representative for Spain and Portugal. Santiago Salcedo, manager of TORO EQUIPMENT, provided solutions with fiberglass anaerobic digester tanks. Pedro Morate, managing director of IBEROSPEC, which represents ECOMEMBRANE, showed him his

In his speech at the 16th International Bioenergy Congress, the president of the Spanish Biogas Association (AEBIG), Francisco Repullo, highlighted the important role of the agricultural sector in the production of biogas and biomethane in Spain. Almost 80% of the potential of these biofuels resides in the agricultural, livestock and food sector, “what

The 16th International Bioenergy Congress witnessed an important advance in the biogas industry thanks to Laura Escudero, R&D technician at Kerbest, who shared a practical case: the psychrophilic anaerobic digestion of pig manure on the Avicogan farm, located in the province of Ávila, Castilla y León. Avicogan Farm

The latest changes in European wastewater regulations through a 2022 European directive that is still under review pose new challenges for companies that manage the integral water cycle, such as improving the quality of the water that is purified, which which implies an increase in consumption

The 16th International Bioenergy Congress has presented 71 technical communications related to renewable gases before an audience of 792 accredited. The euphoria experienced by the renewable gases sector is reflected in the extraordinary success of the III Renewable Gas Show, organized by the Spanish Biomass Association (AVEBIOM) with at

Renewable gas is as necessary as electrification The generation target of 20 TWh with renewable gases recently proposed by the PNIEC for 2030 is insufficient for the sector, which indicates that the production potential places us in third position in Europe and that all our demand is covered in the

For two days, Valladolid will once again be the European epicenter of the biogas and biomethane sector, where professionals from all related industries will be able to strengthen ties and launch new projects. Spain is at a favorable time to accelerate the start-up of biogas and biomethane plants and position itself as the third

The challenge of treating wastewater with high concentrations of ammonia affects numerous sectors, representing both an environmental and economic problem. Traditionally, Biogas plants have faced high costs when managing this waste, either sending it to specialized managers or discharging it into the environment. ZEWATECH, with its patented TURBOFLASH technology, presents a solution

Biogas is a high-quality and absolutely renewable fuel, one of the greatest champions of the circular economy, since it comes from the use of a wide range of organic waste. It is produced through anaerobic digestion, it is a biological process in which organic matter, in the absence of oxygen, and through the action

The challenge of reducing CO2 emissions in the transportation sector has led companies around the world to seek innovative and sustainable solutions. In this context, ACCIONA has stood out as a leader in the production of biomethane and the adoption of environmental measures in its urban services operations.

Catalana de Biogás, together with Biogas Hotchreiter, Aprisco and Sinia, represent a strategic alliance for the creation of a project with high potential for growth and scalability. Catalana de Biogás provides a comprehensive solution for the management of organic waste through its energy recovery, being present throughout the value chain. We develop and promote

With more than 35 years in the gas analysis market, MRU has developed portable and stationary equipment that allows biogas measurements to be carried out quickly and completely. Among the portable equipment, MRU has multi-gas analyzers with multifunction probe for simultaneous gas sampling and flow monitoring and designed for

BioLNG is biomethane, a renewable gas produced from the recovery of waste, which in this case is liquefied to transport it to the final consumer. This process is essential to promote the decarbonization of transportation. Within this commitment, Naturgy has already signed the first long-term gas purchase contract

Frigoríficos Bandeira SL, a leading Galician company in the meat sector, dedicated to the slaughter and cutting of cattle, is carrying out an ambitious plan to improve its Bandeira facilities based on sustainability and reducing the environmental footprint. To this end, and with the help of Norvento Enerxía and Forestación Galicia, it promotes

Agua Sigma, an engineering company specialized in the design and implementation of plants for wastewater management, will be present, together with its partner Thöni, at the third edition of the Renewable Gas Show at stand 201. Both companies will present their technological solutions for the biogas production and for the treatment and valorization of

This alliance represents the convergence of more than two decades of experience in the supply of high-performance mechanical equipment and innovative vision in pumping technologies, with equipment specifically designed to raise standards of efficiency and reliability. Kronoa Premium Line helical pumps are distinguished by their constructive design of

More than 2.000 professionals have already been accredited to visit the III Renewable Gas Show on October 3 and 4 at the Valladolid Fair. The fair will have more than 200 exhibitors from 17 countries, an increase of 80% compared to the previous edition, at this key moment to make decisions and accelerate the implementation

The facility, located in the municipality of Vallfogona de Balaguer, will help Granja La Carbona, owned by the Serret family, to reduce nitrate pollution, minimize transportation costs in slurry management, increase income and reduce emissions. of greenhouse gases. For Domingo Serret, head of the

@Waga Energy has secured long-term, non-recourse bank financing of €6,6 million from Bpifrance to finance its biomethane production unit, which went into operation on June 20 near Barcelona at the Can Mata controlled deposit managed by @PreZero. The loan will serve to repay the

On a pilot and pre-industrial scale, the POSEIDON project will implement a high-performance process based on an innovative technological concept to obtain renewable synthetic methanol (e-methanol) from renewable electrical energy and hydrogen, including CO2 capture. The pilot plant will be tested in relevant operating environments, in maritime traffic engines and

Naturgy, together with the companies Compost Segrià, Sitra and Servei de Gesció Ramadera, has begun the process of a new renewable gas plant in Torrefarrera (Lleida), in one of the main areas of Spain that generate agricultural and livestock waste. The plant will represent an investment of 18 million euros. The installation, which is

If you are thinking of attending the Renewable Gas Fair and the Congress, you can book your accommodation through the official agency Viajes El Corte Inglés and access very good agreed prices. Some prices per room and night, 10% VAT included, on a “Bed and Breakfast” basis are: ENARA 4* – 98,00

France promotes the biomethane industry with measures and incentives due to its strategic role in reducing emissions and its energy dependence: from 2021 to the end of 2022, three biomethane plants have been inaugurated per week and it is the European country where production grows the most ( 2,130 GWh in 2021), ahead of powers

Just after the III Renewable Gas Show and the 16th International Bioenergy Congress under the title The key moment to accelerate the start-up of biogas and biomethane production plants in Spain, on October 5 and 6 they will meet at the University from Valladolid expert researchers and specialists

Biostrevent Energie was created by two families of young farmers between 25 and 35 years old in Monchecourt (France) with the challenge of producing biomethane for injection into the local GRDF network that supplies an area of ​​close to 150.000 inhabitants. Between both investor families they have about 700 hectares of crops and

Bio-Dynamics is an expert in the design and manufacture of monolithic circular reinforced concrete tanks cast in situ, for: Water purification Biogas units Storage of industrial or agricultural materials They build tanks (vats or pits) with diameters from 4,5 to 50 meters, and a height of up to 30 meters: with or

TotalEnergies, as a world-leading multi-energy company, is very clear that the transformation of the energy model to significantly reduce carbon emissions requires powerful and committed actors. The planet requires agents that are capable of responding in all energy areas, offering the best alternative for people and for the environment.

On October 3 and 4, Denmark participates in the Renewable Gas Show with a national stand, coordinated by the Danish Export Association, which brings together 11 companies that offer technologically advanced and efficient solutions for the entire biomethane value chain, from pretreatment of organic waste until obtaining

Since May 2021, the plant built by AgriKomp has injected biomethane into the transportation network at a rate of 350-400 Nm3/h injected from its first week. The plant, with an investment of 8,5 million euros, has been promoted by five farmers and ranchers from the French department of Oise and has a production

Operating since April 2012 Graincourt-les-Havrincourt (France), this plant owned by SEDE-Veolia treats biological sludge, flotation grease, production rejects, animal by-products, restaurant grease, collective catering waste, sewage waste, manufacturing deviations, etc. The Artois plant has a processing capacity of 32.000 t/year, and produces about 7.000

The biogas and biomethane sector in Spain is at its best moment to date, with real business opportunities in the medium and short term. The 16th International Bioenergy Congress, organized by AVEBIOM in collaboration with AEBIG, will take place on October 3 and 4 in Valladolid and will be the forum

The Council of Ministers, at the request of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), sent the draft of the first update of the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030 (PNIEC) to the European Commission at the beginning of July. . At the same time, the draft is submitted to public hearing and information until

The Ministry of the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge opens a consultation period for its projects to modify the Order approving the regulatory bases and incentive programs for the granting of aid to unique biogas installation projects, within the framework of the PRTR and Resolution for

Increasingly, biogas units must adapt to a wide variety of inputs, which implies greater requirements for the preparation, mixing and introduction of substrates into the digestion tanks. This is the main reason why the leading German firm WANGEN has just optimized the BIO-MIX and KL pumps. Now

Spain has the potential to produce 120 TWh of biomethane in 2050, becoming the third producer of this renewable gas in the European Union. FNX and CycleØ have recently reaffirmed their commitment to driving this potential by acquiring the more than 7.000 square meter building that houses FNX operations, located in

About to end the discount periods and booth hiring of the third edition of the Renewable Gas Fair, which will be held on October 3 and 4 in Valladolid, this increases the magnitude of last year's event and will have more than 150 exhibiting firms that will show their latest technology

Inés Melchor, Head of Guarantees of Origin at ENAGAS GTS, presented at the General Assembly of members of the Spanish Biogas Association (AEBIG) all the progress achieved in the last year with the new Guarantees of Origin System. Among other milestones, she presented an example of what the document, the certificate, and

The industrial biomethane production plant in La Galera (Tarragona) has successfully completed the first injection tests of this renewable gas, from the management of biodegradable organic waste, into the gas network. This installation, promoted by Enagás, is the first private connection to the gas transportation network in Spain.

The 2022-23 edition of Biomethane Map shows the most recent and available data on Europe's biomethane plants. It has been prepared by Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) and the European Biogas Association (EBA), a collaborating entity in the development of the Renewable Gas Show. “Biomethane production has enjoyed growth

Ahead of the start of the tripartite dialogue on the gas decarbonisation package, the main entities representing the biomethane value chain in Europe, from producers to operators and suppliers, as well as the main end-use sectors, such as steel, heating , food and transportation, have urged by letter to

The Nortegas Group, through its subsidiary Nortegas Green Energy Solutions, together with Biovec, Bioenergética de Navarra, the rest of the founding partners of Biolvegas and the company Oleofat, has carried out the first network injection of biomethane from the biogas plant located in the municipality of Ólvega (Soria). The plant has

The country includes 250 biogas plants, the plupart lies in the treatment installations of the eaux uses, which will produce 8 GWh of energy in 079. End of 2021, there are five biomethane plants available, but Spain has a great potential in this domain and will become the four most important European countries.

Representatives of the Member States of the European Union (EU) met in Madrid on March 27 and 28 to participate in the first workshop of Working Group 1 of the Biogas Infrastructure Partnership (BIP). This group is made up of policy makers, industry and other stakeholders who have come together

France will be the guest country at the III Renewable Gas Show, which will be held on October 3 and 4 at the Valladolid Fair. French exhibitors will get a 10% discount for bookings from April 1 to June 30, in addition to a series of promotional benefits. The strategy

The future energy mix will be dominated by renewable energy sources. Along with wind and solar energy, renewable gases such as biomethane and renewable hydrogen will play a key role in achieving Europe's long-term climate change mitigation and energy security goals. See the full news

We are at a key moment to accelerate the start-up of biogas and biomethane production plants in Spain. From the national biomass and biogas associations -AVEBIOM and AEBIG-, organizers of the 16th International Bioenergy Congress, we encourage all agents who work for the development of the sector to present their

Through the joint venture The Green Vector (TGV), both companies plan to implement at least ten biomethane production plants by 2030 with the capacity to produce up to 1 TWh of renewable energy each year. These ten plants will allow more than 1,5 million tons of waste to be managed sustainably. The kind of

Redexis, a comprehensive energy infrastructure company, has formalized the purchase of 70% of the Energy Green Almazán Company, until now the owner of a treatment facility for animal by-products not intended for human consumption that produces and markets flour and fats. In this way, Redexis takes majority ownership of its first plant

The Community of Madrid will finance two biomethane plants with 66 million euros from European Next Generation funds to achieve their transformation towards a circular recycling model. According to estimates by the General Directorate of Circular Economy of the Community of Madrid, a total investment of about 153 million will be generated.

Acciona leads the BIOUP project, which will produce biomethane through the use of renewables, and whose objective is to develop and validate a technology that generates biomethane (95% CH4) from the biological transformation of hydrogen (H2) from surplus renewable sources and the carbon dioxide (CO2) contained in the biogas (60% CH4) that

The European Biogas Association (EBA) welcomes the inclusion of the mandatory 2030 biomethane target in the regulation. The association explains that if the EU institutions finally give the green light to this proposal, the biomethane target of 35 bcm would have binding legislation. This goal of

On January 24, Enagas made available the computer platform through which the guarantees of origin for renewable gases will be managed, both for the registration of holders and for the registration of installations, which constitutes the first milestone of the implementation of the system, as

Oleofat has chosen the Jaén municipality of Mengíbar for the implementation of the future renewable natural gas plant due to the potential of its agricultural and food network. As reported by the City Council, Oleofat has initiated several agreements with the main actors in the primary sector and agri-food industries in the province of Jaén, with the

Sorain Cecchini Tecno has built a composting line next to the Guadassuar Urban Waste Recovery complex in Valencia, for the automatic treatment of FORS and other biomass with its new Biomax family bioreactor for small and medium capacity facilities. This new model retains all the advantages of the Biomax-G, since

This study prepared by the Spanish Gas Association, Sedigas, in collaboration with PwC and the specialized consulting firm Biovic, has the objective of analyzing the national potential of this renewable gas and providing knowledge that helps in the definition of its development plans and in the national decarbonization strategy. “Spain has a

AVEBIOM, organizing entity of the Renewable Gas Fair and Expobiomasa, and BEES, organizer of BIO360, have signed a new collaboration agreement to promote both events and participate jointly in the global challenge of preserving our planet by accelerating the bio-transition. In summary, the next edition of Bio360Expo includes a complete conference program

The World Bioenergy Association has prepared a document with 5 key recommendations for politicians and administrations to take advantage of the potential of biomethane. Promising initiatives and business opportunities with biomethane are emerging in many European countries, including Spain. At the same time, the potential is seriously underutilized. The current production of biomethane is

Gimeno Group combines the experience of more than 145 years of history in water treatment with modern references in agroindustrial digestion, waste treatment, biomethane production or digestate recovery. Becoming the best partner for the agri-food industry, a waste manager or a biogas developer to undertake a project

There are currently five biomethane plants in Spain injecting into the gas network (with a coverage of more than 100.000 km). Spain's total biomethane production in 2021 amounted to 100 GWh. There is strong interest in the development of the biomethane market: the biogas sector is asking the Spanish government

The European project that began with the objective of helping to create an efficient system based on the emission and commercialization of biomethane and renewable gases ended on November 16 with a conference in which partners and coordinators of the project presented their findings and conclusions. to professionals in the sector in

In 2023, the III Renewable Gas Show will be held again after the magnificent reception that the second edition of the event had by professionals in the sector last October. The Spanish Biogas Association (AEBIG), as technical partner, and the Spanish Biomass Association (AVEBIOM), as organizing entity, call

What is REDII and who does it affect? The European Commission, through the Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001 (Renewable Energy Directive II – RED II) has imposed sustainability criteria on energy from biomass used in plants of more than 20 MW (solid biomass ) and more 2

The waste recovery company @Agroamb Prodalt, located in Castro de Rei, will promote, together with @Enagás Renovable and @Genia Bioenergy, the construction of a biogas and biomethane generation plant that will convert 155.000 tons of organic waste into 107 gigawatts of energy. The Xunta de Galicia has declared this project as an initiative

The Spanish Biomass Association, AVEBIOM, is the only association that since 2004 brings together the main economic actors in the bioenergy sector throughout the entire value chain, and whose objective is to promote the development of this business sector in Spain. and contribute to increasing the consumption of

The ALFA project has almost 2 million euros of funding from the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Program, and for 36 months ten European organizations will collaborate to support livestock farmers in the adoption of biogas systems. The aim is to unlock the biogas potential of agriculture and livestock in

The Public Society of Infrastructure and Environment of Castilla y León (Somacyl) awarded the contract for the design and construction of a biomethane plant on a plot adjacent to the station to the joint venture formed by the energy engineering company Genia Bioenergy and the construction company San Gregorio. Cabezón de Pisuerga treatment plant. The investment

The Official State Gazette of October 31, 2022 publishes Order TED/1026/2022, of October 28, which approves the management procedure of the system of guarantees of origin of gas from renewable sources. With it, part of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament is transposed and

The II Renewable Gas Show, held on October 5 and 6 at Feria de Valladolid, concludes, tripling the number of visitors from its first edition. A total of 2.296 professionals from 20 countries gathered at an eminently technical event, the most important held by the renewable gas sector in

National, regional and local authorities, as well as representatives of entities and organizations linked to the renewable gases sector, met this morning at the Valladolid Fairgrounds on the occasion of the inauguration of the second edition of the Renewable Gas Show and the 15th International Bioenergy Congress. He

The construction machinery is activated in the Can Mata controlled warehouse of the PreZero Group, located in Els Hostalets de Pierola, about 50 kilometers from Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain). The Spanish Waga Energy team together with its subcontractors have begun the construction of the 800 square meter concrete slab, which very

The second edition of the Renewable Gas Show will show the latest in technology, knowledge and resources to accelerate the successful implementation of biogas, biomethane and other renewable gases projects in Spain. The sector as a whole is determined to ensure that Spain becomes the fourth country in the European ranking in production of

INTRANOX has designed the high load aerobic reactor that RAACPUR brings to the II Renewable Gas Show. An innovative project that offers a responsible and sustainable solution for the management of organic waste, a project that has opted to energetically valorize by-products of livestock origin. This reactor joins the extensive portfolio

Toro Equipment, with more than 25 years of experience, is one of the main European companies specialized in the design and manufacture of equipment for the treatment of industrial and urban wastewater, process and supply water, water reuse and sludge treatment. . Our equipment has been supplied in more than 45

A robust and professional analyzer for biogas, biomethane and landfill measurements. It also includes the measurement of pressure, temperature and gas flow velocity. It has some features in detail: Operation and color display Condensate and dirt are kept out. Combined probe for simultaneous measurement Stores, transfers and

AEBIG and AVEBIOM have chosen Denmark as a guest country at the II Renewable Gas Exhibition due to the important development of biogas and biomethane that it has achieved and for the determined business commitment to bring its technology closer to Spanish projects. Currently the Nordic country has 200 biogas plants

On September 8, the Spanish Biogas Association (AEBIG) participated in the meeting organized by Agro-food Cooperatives of Spain on European funds and how to use them to promote cooperative bioeconomy projects, and more specifically, biogas. With the help of Luis Puchades, vice president of the association, the participants were already able to find out which

Francisco Torres Calvo, head of New Business Development at Nedgia, analyzes the current energy situation regarding the use and implementation of renewable gases in Spain. Given the unfavorable context in which Europe is immersed and the consequent worsening of the energy crisis, there is no doubt the urgent need to achieve immediate, feasible and

Within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), the deadline for submitting applications for the first call for aid for unique biogas installation projects opens on September 12, 2022. The window will be open for one month, with the deadline for submitting applications starting at 9:00 a.m.

With more than 20 years of experience, the German company BOTRES is specialized in product development and implementation of sustainable technology, building highly efficient biorefineries that produce biogas energy, clean water, high-quality fertilizers and protein-rich food and feed. from organic waste. All with zero emissions.

Since 2017, bmp greengas is a subsidiary of the German energy group EnBW, they operate 20 of their own #biomethane plants, with a portfolio volume of more than 4 TWh, they are the main European marketer of #biomethane and an expert in green gases. With two main advantages for its market partners: On the one hand, all its obligations

Paddle Depacker produces the cleanest organic output (>99,5% clean), which is perfect for use in biogas installations and complies with the latest European legislation. The latest laboratory results show even less than 0,2% of physical impurities in the dry matter of pulp from various types of

The BIDOX® system is the aerobic biological process for the desulfurization of gas streams (BIDOX® Process for the reduction of hydrogen sulfide), a treatment of high hydrogen sulfide loads for industrial biogas production facilities. Ahidra, Agua y Energía, SL offers its potential clients a technological innovation tested with

Royal Decree 376/2022, of May 17, which regulates the sustainability criteria and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels, as well as the system of guarantees of origin of renewable gases determines in its title II the creation

The German company TIETJEN, with more than 100 years planning and building personalized grinding solutions, from the raw material to the perfect supply to the pelletizing or extrusion system, will present its unpacking solution at the II Renewable Gas Show. Improving biomass yield with the Tietjen El unpacking system

In total, 52 papers have been selected to be presented orally at the next International Bioenergy Congress, which will be held on October 5 and 6 at the Valladolid Fair in parallel to the II Renewable Gas Show organized by AVEBIOM together with AEBIG. , the Spanish Biogas Association. The remaining

On July 26, Order TED/706/2022, of July 21, was published in the BOE, approving the regulatory bases of the call. The submission period is from September 12 to October 14 of this year, and the deadline to have the project executed ends on

The Department of Environment, Housing and Territorial Planning of the Government of Castilla y León, through Somacyl, has put out to tender the drafting of the construction project and execution of the works for the construction of a green biogas generation plant in the treatment plant in the town of Cabezón de Pisuerga

A gross domestic energy consumption of biogas was reached of 14.716 ktoe, a notable increase compared to 1.376 ktoe in 2000. The role of Germany stands out, where it reaches 12%, and a consumption of 8.527 ktoe, 58% of all the biogas consumed in Europe. In 2020, 56% of final consumption

NATURGY adapts the biomethane plant installed on the Porgaporcs livestock farm, in the Lleida municipality of Vila-Sana, to inject renewable gas into the group's distribution network in 2023. The company will invest 1,5 million euros in this project to advance in its objective that in 2050 all the gas that circulates

The company Quescrem has been the winner in the category of Best Business Project in the Galicia Alimentación 2022 Awards, awarded by the Galician Food Cluster, for the development of the first plant in Spain that transforms permeate, a dairy co-product that is generated during the process. cheese making, in biogas. It is about

The president of the Spanish Biogas Association, Francisco Repullo, highlights that, although the technology has the potential to become a pole for all of Europe, the objectives set by the government are not ambitious enough. According to numbers from the Administrative Registry of Electrical Energy Production Facilities (PRETOR), of the Ministry

The European REGATRACE Consortium, in which AEBIG participates, has been referenced in the REPowerEU of the European Commission: In the “Achieving the Biomethane Targets” section, actions are identified to help achieve the objective of 35 bcm of annual biomethane production by 2030 : “The REGATRACE project of “Horizon 2020” regarding the

Narcis Margall is a consultant specialized in promoting commercial relations between Denmark and Spain in the renewable energy sector. For 16 years, through Danish institutions such as the Danish Chamber of Commerce for Southwestern Europe and now with the biogasdanes.es initiative, he wants to support the deployment of the Danish model of

In May 2022, WELTEC BIOPOWER, a world-leading specialist in the establishment and operation of #biogas and #biomethane plants, signed a cooperation agreement with the Australian company Enscope. The common goal of the partners is to offer complete solutions from the plant design stage to turnkey deployment in

Naturgy Foundation presents this report in which it discusses the reality of biogas and biomethane in Spain and what challenges arise for its development. CIEMAT and PwC have addressed these issues in their study: Biogas and biomethane as a key lever in the decarbonization of the economy

Genia Bioenergy, Veolia and Magtel, leading companies in the renewable sector, come together in a model that combines biogas, biomass and photovoltaic solar energy, in a new project for the COVAP Group. The COVAP Group, made up of the Pedroches Valley Livestock Cooperative, Lactiber, Làctia and Naturleite, has presented its

Since Central Lechera Asturiana assumed 100% management of the Naviega manure plant, Biogastur, the facilities have not stopped being upgraded. Now they are in the process of receiving the raw materials, slurry and eco-sostrates. It is a gradual process, with which they aim to reach maximum performance. He explained from

The biogas/biomethane sector is experiencing a moment of extraordinary dynamism. The opportunities for biogas/biomethane are clear, even in a country like Spain that lacks support from the Public Administration; The sector has great will and has mature technology that is already a reality, but it faces a great challenge for its development. Still

Hibridación Termosolar Navarra, SL (HTN Biogás), has a high-capacity agro-industrial co-digestion plant in Navarra for the treatment and energy recovery of organic livestock and agro-industrial waste through anaerobic digestion. HTN Biogás has trusted Aema (Water, Energy and Environment), a company specialized in water purification, to carry out the construction of a treatment station capable

Spain, the third country in the EU with the greatest technical potential to produce biogas, maintains a deep gap in the development of this technology with respect to the rest of Europe. And, compared to the almost 20.000 biogas plants that the continent has, the Spanish territory does not reach 250, adding

The Council of Ministers, at the request of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), has approved a Royal Decree that creates the system of guarantees of origin for renewable gases, such as renewable hydrogen, biogas or biomethane, that will allow marketers and consumers to differentiate them from the source gas

Works4Impact, a joint venture between SUEZ (60%) and PRODEVAL (40%), focuses on the use of biogas produced from organic waste and sewage sludge. It brings together a major French multinational company operating in the field of water and waste management and an innovative technology company focused on

The project, which contributes to the promotion of decarbonization and the circular economy, has been presented to the Territorial Delegation of Sustainable Development of the Junta de Andalucía in Jaén. This installation would also allow the production of about 80.000 tons of organic fertilizers and would mean savings of CO2 emissions of approximately

Luis Puchades and Juliana Herrero, biogas project director and technician respectively at Biovic Consulting SL, talk about Spain's potential in the biogas and biomethane sector. After a long time lagging behind other European countries, the biogas and biomethane sector is experiencing a boom in Spain with several projects in the pipeline.

The Vallès Oriental and Besòs Tordera consortia join forces to generate biomethane. A biogas enrichment or Upgrading plant will be built with a budget of 2.775.000 euros in an area shared between the two consortia, in the Raiguer industrial estate, in Granollers. The Vallès Oriental Waste Management Consortium

The European biomethane industry broke all records and reached 1.023 plants producing in October 2021. Of them, 994 plants were located and published on the biomethane map by the EBA, the European Biogas Association, a collaborating entity of the II Gas Show Renewable to be held in Valladolid on the 5th

In September 2021, the first biomethane injection was carried out into the network of Nedgia, a distributor of the Naturgy group. UNUE's objective is to produce and inject 20 GWh per year of biomethane into the gas system, which would mean a reduction in emissions of around 30.000 tons of CO2 equivalent. The plant

Métha-Vie is an important project of 19 French farms, conceived 9 years before its implementation. After a very long administrative procedure, it has been demonstrated that this is the main obstacle to achieving energy independence in countries like France or Spain, since environmental biogas or biomass projects in other countries

Gaec Bon Vent is a French family farm that includes the breeding of 200 suckler cows and 150 sows, with 540 hectares dedicated to crops and pasture. With the aim of being more autonomous, respecting the environment and taking advantage of all the farm's resources, they installed a feed factory for livestock.

Cooperl, one of the world's largest pig producers, is creating biogas, biofertilizers and algae feed from animal waste. Cooperl is an agricultural pig farming cooperative based in Brittany (France) that has a turnover of over 2.000 billion euros per year and 7.400 employees.

The vehicles of the Guijuelo municipal fleet will be progressively adapted to be able to use the biogas that is generated, thanks to the Advisor project, at the Guijuelo WWTP. In the short term, the gas station located in the WWTP, the Guijuelo Wastewater Treatment Plant, will be the recharging point for the company's vehicles.

Genia Bioenergy, the division specialized in the development of biogas plants of the Genia group, wants to launch a new biomethane facility located in the Valencian municipality of Llíria in which an investment of just over 8 million euros is planned. The project aims to convert 192.700 tons of waste per year

The biogas obtained from the waste and slurry from Lorca's pig farms will be able to power around 5.000 homes, according to estimates by Redexis, the company that distributes natural gas in the Region. The company is preparing to build a five-kilometer pipeline that will connect the facilities

The board of directors of the Bens Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) will take a new step within its strategy linked to renewable energies with the approval of an agreement with Naturgy, EnergyLab and Inditex to supply gas to the textile company complex , an agreement that will be signed later with the company.

The Council of Ministers, at the proposal of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO), approved the Biogas Roadmap on March 22. With three key, and now urgent, challenges: Multiply the current production of biogas by 3,8 until 2030, exceeding 10,4 TWh in order to

After the magnificent reception of the I Renewable Gas Show by professionals in the sector last September 2021, the Spanish Biogas Association (AEBIG) as a technical partner, and the Spanish Biomass Association (AVEBIOM) as the organizing entity, call the second edition this year in Valladolid with the aim of giving

The Nortegas Group, through its subsidiary Nortegas Green Energy Solutions, together with Biovec, Bioenergética de Navarra, the rest of the founding partners of Biolvegas and the company Oleofat, will launch the first national biogas plant for waste recovery designed to the direct injection of biomethane into the network, since, until

The statement issued on March 8 by the European Commission, REPowerEU, is a decisive step towards the rapid development of the biomethane sector in Europe to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels, with a greater presence of biomethane and hydrogen. This proposed plan will increase the resilience of the energy system. According to Harmen Dekker,

Although it may seem that any organic waste is suitable for producing biogas, the reality from a technical and economic point of view is that not all garbage is 'equally good'. Given the properties of each waste, there are two parameters when determining its value: the organic matter content and the

A specific working group has been working for a few months on drafting the plan and on the measures it will incorporate to encourage the implementation of this type of plants and take advantage of slurry and other resources of biological origin, to convert them into renewable energy. Catalonia is an agri-food cluster that has a large amount of

This declaration of priority business initiative implies the concurrence of reasons of public interest to urgently process the administrative procedures, as well as the monitoring and promotion of the necessary subsequent procedures. The facility will use organic waste produced in the agricultural and agri-food sector as raw materials to obtain liquid biomethane. Agroamb Prodalt

Last year, the company expanded its market leadership in the southern European country by building four more projects and expanding three existing plants. Thanks to the potential of organic waste to produce biogas and biomethane, the energy source is playing an increasingly important role in the energy transition

The project, the result of an investment of almost four million euros, turns the Balaguer company into a practical example of a circular economy by converting its livestock waste into biomethane, a gas certified as 100% renewable that is already in the Nedgia network, where Torre Santamaría has begun to inject it. The circular economy has

From the Spanish Biogas Association, as a technical partner, and the Spanish Biomass Association, organizing entity of the first renewable gas exhibition, they show great satisfaction with this first major event in the sector and have shown their gratitude to both the 36 firms that have trusted and supported the event like the hundreds

The Innovation Award at the Renewable Gas Show has been awarded to the Mixed Renewable Gas Unit (UMGNR) project, developed by the companies Naturgy, EnergyLab and EDAR Bens. The second prize is the biofactory developed at the Guijuelo WWTP by FCC Aqualia and a logistics, storage and renewable gas generation process.

The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge has launched the Biogas Roadmap for public consultation until September 15, which plans to multiply biogas production by four in 2030, up to 10,4 TWh. These objectives would be in line with what is established in the National Integrated Plan

Vogelsang's Debris Lift Unit (DLU) is a waste lifting unit that allows for the efficient disposal of foreign bodies present in the organic matter destined to feed the biogas plant. It is the latest development from the German engineering company Vogelsang to achieve increasingly efficient plant work and

The AGROMOBILITY project aims to treat livestock waste for the production of biomethane for use in agricultural vehicles. The aim is to demonstrate the viability of a new management model for livestock waste, through treatment and subsequent use, taking into account technical-economic and environmental aspects. The project is developed

Current biogas upgrading solutions are based on physical-chemical technologies: membrane separation, pressure change adsorption, water or chemical scrubbers and amine/solvent absorption systems. However, those seeking small-scale upgrading alternatives are limited to “scaled down” versions of these technologies and encounter

This innovative technology allows waste to be composted with a liquid consistency, obtaining a reduction in the volume of said fraction of up to 70% and significant savings in the cost of digestate management. The biodigester consists of: Covered reinforced concrete enclosure. CLF MODIL self-propelled machine that moves throughout the premises

The purification of biogas is a key stage prior to its use in cogeneration engines, boilers or network injection. Among the contaminants that cause the most problems, not only to the final equipment but also to the process line itself, is hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Promindsa, company dedicated to the extraction and

Spain grows more than 750.000 tons of rice each year, mainly in four areas: Andalusia, Extremadura, Valencia and Catalonia, causing as many tons of waste that is generated during its collection. This waste is difficult to collect and manage in the vast majority of farms, some of them being true smallholdings where it is practiced.

This is a project that aims to provide reliable and clean energy to the rural community of El Santuario (Choluteca, Honduras) through a hybrid smart grid of renewable energy. The project is promoted by the Institute of Energy Engineering (IIE) of the UPV and Genia Bioenergy, and co-financed by the AECID in the

In this project, the concept of circular economy is applied, transforming biowaste whose management entails a high economic and environmental impact, generating valuable bioproducts: biofertilizers, bioplastics and biomethane for vehicular use (bio-CNG). The treatment plant takes advantage of pre-existing infrastructure to become a biofactory. An anaerobic co-digestion process manages sewage sludge with

The BTS-MPdry technology that Energy & Waste Technologies (EWTECH) has presented for the #RenewableGas innovation award uses the following fundamental stages: cooling, condensation, washing, without the need for reagent, and adsorption on active carbon as a refining stage. Which guarantees a level of reduction of contaminants that meets the requested requirements

The Mixed Renewable Gas Unit (UMGNR) is a joint project of Naturgy, EnergyLab and EDAR Bens, which covers from 2016 to 2023, and is financed by the European Union within the framework of the FEDER Galicia Operational Program 2014-2020, under the call “Aid for the creation, start-up and

This project, subsidized by CDTI in the R&D&I call, has as its main objective the decentralized production of hydrogen by reforming landfill biogas. The novelty of the project is that the catalyst must carry out mixed reforming since landfill biogas has oxygen, carbon dioxide and water in its composition.

The cactus is an important resource that generates jobs, food, energy and carbon credits, and represents an opportunity for environmentally friendly and profitable businesses. The first step in obtaining cacti in large volumes is to use genetically selected cacti that provide high yields of up to 1.000 tons of biomass per

The NIMBUS project aims to transform the current Baix Llobregat treatment plant into an ecofactory, a facility that generates valuable resources. Its objective is to promote the circular economy between the ecofactory and the city of Barcelona by demonstrating power-to-gas technology based on biological processes for more sustainable transport. NIMBUS uses power-to-gas technology to

This manufacturing process for iron nanoparticles, developed and patented at the University of Alicante, allows an important waste, alpechín, to be converted into a value-added product: iron nanoparticles. The technology at the heart of this process is called “hydrothermal carbonization.” It is in an autoclave reactor that works at temperature and pressure. As

This concept developed by the companies BTM Simbiosis, Virosa Oleoconsulting and Biogest, which is presented for the innovation award at the first #RenewableGas Show, carries out a mechanical and biological processing of alperujo that allows the generation of a dry bone that is used for heating systems, a high quality agricultural biostimulant

In 2018, AGROCAT, a livestock cooperative located in central Catalonia, wanted to test the biogas production potential of pig manure from sow farms. Using an inflatable tank with a capacity of 300 m3, he observed that this was like a biogas digester. Since the slurry is inside in conditions of high temperature and lack of

The deadline for submitting candidatures ended on June 30. In total, there have been 17 candidates presented in the first call for the Innovation Award of the Renewable Gas Show. The jury in charge of choosing the winner and the two runners-up is made up of AINIA representing the centers

This technology uses gas from splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis. Cogeneration systems use this regeneratively produced hydrogen as a climate-neutral fuel to convert it back into electricity, and also into heat or cold, in a highly efficient, economically attractive and technically robust way. The application

Dry anaerobic digestion allows biogas to be obtained from the processing of substrates with a dry matter content greater than 20% and up to 50%, with a mesophilic process temperature of 37°C, unlike "traditional" anaerobic digestion. which is usually made with material from the agro-zootechnic and food sectors, whose content

The 133-mile journey between the ports of Barcelona and Ciutadella (Menorca) has been successfully completed by the Baleària ship Eleanor Roosevelt, the first fast ferry in the world with dual gas engines. The use of biomethane as a renewable fuel on this route has meant avoiding the emission of more than 50

Soldo Cavitators has developed BioBANG®, a technology for the pretreatment of biomass in biogas plants based on a controlled cavitation process. The technology makes it possible to make a higher percentage of easily attackable and digestible organic substance available to the bacterial flora present inside the digester to increase the amount of biogas.

Spain managed to reduce its CO6,2 emissions by 2% in 2019. This is what the Advance of Greenhouse Gas Emissions indicated, published by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge at the beginning of summer. The final data will be prepared throughout this autumn, this figure

In parallel to the 85.000th edition of the Expobiomasa Innovation Award, which has awarded 2006 euros in prizes since XNUMX, the Renewable Gas Innovation Show is being held for the first time, which can be attended by all professionals, companies and public or private entities in the renewable gas sector