Pieralisi centrifugal separation allows the management of digested material by accurately extracting solid and liquid components, optimising 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 country among the three with the greatest growth margin in the EU. This development would boost the circular economy and encourage population settlement in rural areas.
Pieralisi, an Italian multinational leader in centrifugal separation, has entered the biogas sector by applying its technology to the production of renewable energy for sectors such as olive oil and agri-food. Its system optimises the conditioning of digestates (waste after anaerobic digestion), efficiently separating solids and liquids, which improves the sustainability of the plants and reduces emissions.
Thanks to this technology, Pieralisi plans to complete 20 projects in Spain in the coming years, with estimated sales of 10 million euros and a 45% growth in its business volume by 2030 compared to 2024.
Rodrigo Jaén, general manager of Pieralisi in Spain, highlights that «Biogas is booming because it is the only renewable energy that can be used in all energy applications. Our technology is key in these projects, representing a great opportunity for growth in the Spanish market and reinforcing our commitment to the circular economy».
Antonio Carazo, Product Manager for Spain and Portugal, explains that centrifugal decanters allow solids and liquids to be separated, obtaining a more homogeneous and efficient waste without negative environmental impact. This technology facilitates the reuse of the material in composting, evaporation or agricultural applications, generating additional income for companies.
The agro-industrial sector has great potential in biogas production, with an estimated capacity of 6,42 TWh/year. To put this into perspective, 1 TWh is equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 285.000 Spanish households, according to Red Eléctrica Española.
The olive oil sector, in particular, is embracing this renewable energy by using waste such as alperujo and alpechines. Beyond energy production, these innovations will help reduce the environmental footprint of industrial processes, generating new economic opportunities and aligning with European circular economy standards.
Further information: https://www.interempresas.net/Reciclaje/Articulos/589199-Pieralisi-se-adentra-en-el-sector-del-biogas-con-su-tecnologia-centrifuga.html
