Bel Group – one of the world’s leading food manufacturers, with a presence in more than 120 countries — selected Sweden-headed BKtech Group, a leading developer and supplier of modular bioenergy solutions for industrial and municipal heating purposes, as its bioenergy partner for a major industrial expansion at its Ulzama site in Navarra, Spain.
The newly commissioned 700 kW wood pellet boiler, delivered by BKtech, is now fully operational, delivering 100 percent renewable process steam to the site.
The Ulzama project is a central part of Bel’s decarbonization roadmap and enables a reduction of approximately 500 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per annum.
At the same time, it supports a 15 percent production increase, including two new packaging lines for “The Laughing Cow” – one of Bel’s most iconic global brands.
The challenge was to find a technology capable of meeting our thermal needs without relying on fossil fuels. This new system delivers energy exactly when and where it’s needed – with the required intensity and with renewable energy. It’s a technical success that allows us to maintain product quality while advancing our sustainability goals, said Iñigo Purroy, Plant Manager at Bel Ulzama.
Modular, prefabricated renewable steam solutions
BKtech Group’s Energy Center at Ulzama is part of a growing number of modular, prefabricated steam solutions delivered across Europe.
Designed for operational efficiency, low emissions, and minimal disruption to client operations, these systems are adopted across the food, beverage, packaging, and process industries.
BKtech is committed to playing a key role in Europe’s green transition by promoting sustainable and innovative energy solutions. We are delighted to continue our development and honoured to be able to support the Bel Group in its advanced decarbonisation efforts at its Ulzama site, said John Robinson, Director at BKtech France.
Sustainable and profitable
This approach is not only a technical achievement. It’s also a signal of how global manufacturers can lead the energy transition at scale without compromising efficiency, reliability, or future scalability.
These projects illustrate Bel’s two‑leg model, where sustainability and profitability advance together. The Ulzama site is now powered by renewable energy and is expanding to support future growth. It’s a perfect example of how our sustainability commitments go hand in hand with industrial performance and local development, said Stéphane Dupays, Chief Operations Officer at Bel Group.
In addition to traditional ownership models, BKtech also offers Green Steam on Demand — a service-based concept in which clients pay for renewable steam without the need to invest in or operate the infrastructure.
