Key Takeaways
- Anaergia has been awarded two new anaerobic digestion plant contracts in southern Spain.
- The projects will convert olive oil production waste into renewable biomethane.
- Facilities are expected to process around 200,000 tonnes of olive pomace annually combined.
- The contracts are part of a broader agreement covering more than 15 plants in Spain.
- Anaergia expects approximately C$25 million in combined revenue from the two projects.
Anaergia Advances Agricultural Waste-to-Energy Projects in Spain
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., has been awarded project contracts for two new anaerobic digestion facilities in Andújar and Arjona, Spain. The contracts were signed with D.B. Andalucía, a special purpose company developing renewable energy projects in the region.
These projects form part of a previously announced framework agreement under which Anaergia will provide technology and services for the development of more than 15 anaerobic digestion plants across Spain. The total value of the broader agreement is estimated at approximately C$184 million. The Andújar and Arjona plants represent the second and third projects to move forward under this arrangement.
Converting Olive Oil Byproducts Into Renewable Energy
Both facilities are designed to process waste from olive oil production, specifically olive pomace, a byproduct generated in large volumes across Spain’s agricultural sector. Each plant is expected to convert approximately 100,000 tonnes of olive pomace per year into renewable biomethane.
Construction of the facilities is anticipated to be completed within 18 months. Anaergia expects to generate combined revenue of approximately C$25 million from the two projects.
“Each of these new facilities will convert approximately 100,000 tonnes per year of olive pomace into biomethane, highlighting the vital role of Infinitum in the production of sustainable energy,” said Alfonso De Gonzalo, Chairman of D.B. Andalucía. “These projects reflect our ongoing commitment to promoting the widespread adoption of clean and sustainable fuels.”
Agricultural and Environmental Implications
Spain is one of the world’s largest producers of olive oil, and the management of olive pomace presents ongoing environmental and logistical challenges for the agricultural sector. Anaerobic digestion offers a pathway to transform this residue into renewable energy while reducing waste disposal impacts.
By converting agricultural byproducts into biomethane, the projects support circular economy principles, linking agricultural production with renewable energy generation. Biomethane produced from these facilities can be used as a low-carbon fuel alternative, contributing to emissions reduction goals within the energy and agricultural value chains.
Anaergia’s Role in Renewable Agriculture Infrastructure
“Anaergia is increasingly recognized as a leader in the global transition toward sustainable energy solutions,” said Assaf Onn, CEO of Anaergia. “Delivering these plants represents an important step as we leverage our industry-leading solutions to help advance a cleaner, greener future.”
Anaergia stated that the Andújar and Arjona facilities further strengthen its position in deploying anaerobic digestion technology for agricultural and organic waste streams, as Spain continues to expand investment in renewable energy infrastructure linked to agriculture.
