Veolia S.A. (Paris) has inaugurated a new composting and biomass plant in Fuentes de Ebro, Zaragoza, Spain consolidating an integrated model for waste recovery and renewable energy production based on local resources.
The facility operates across two complementary lines of activity. First, a composting plant with a capacity to process 27,000 tons of organic waste per year, equipped with two separate treatment lines: one for sewage sludge suitable for agricultural application, and another for waste intended for fertilizer manufacturing.
Second, a processing platform for forestry and agricultural residues with a capacity of 15,000 tonnes per year for energy recovery. This system classifies and shreds material to produce natural solid fuels — wood chips and pellets — destined for industrial boilers and district heating networks, providing an efficient and sustainable energy solution.
The total processing capacity exceeds 50,000 tons per year.
This project represents a significant step forward for the environment and the economic development of Aragón. By transforming what was previously discarded into new resources, it promotes a truly sustainable cycle that creates local employment and strengthens the region’s competitiveness. It also reduces dependence on traditional fossil fuels and helps industry and heating systems operate in a much cleaner way.
“This facility fully reflects Veolia’s GreenUp strategy, based on accelerating the ecological transformation through integrated water, energy, and waste solutions. We are committed to models capable of generating value from local resources, while at the same time driving the circular economy and the decarbonization of the region,” said Miguel Ruiz-Gálvez, Director of Veolia Biomass.
The new infrastructure was supported by public funding for sustainable investment from the European Union and the Department of the Presidency, Economy and Justice of the Government of Aragón. This grant covered 40% of the equipment costs for the fertilizer refining and biomass processes.