In Spain, Grupo Toysal, a leader in the collection, management, and transport of industrial waste in Galicia since 1982, and UK-headed CycleØ Group, a pan-European leader in the development, investment, and operation of biomethane plants, have joined forces and announced the successful completion of a biomethane-to-grid project.
Called Ecogalia, the plant is located in Porriño, Pontevedra (Galicia), and is a joint
project of both companies.
Ecogalia will increase activity for Toysal at the Porriño site, generating new jobs and optimizing waste treatment that will be integrated into the circular economy.
By utilizing Toysal’s infrastructure and expertise in waste collection and management, up to 22,000 tonnes of organic waste per annum will be managed, resulting in a biogas production of 6.6 million Nm³ per annum at full capacity.
RNG-to-grid
Using the CycleØ Group’s own technology, the biogas produced will be upgraded to produce 45 GWh of biomethane per annum, thereby avoiding approximately 6,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually.
The biomethane, aka renewable natural gas (RNG), will be injected directly into the gas distribution network, contributing to the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors and advancing the national target of increasing biomethane production to 20 TWh per annum by 2030.
We decided to initiate this project in order to improve the sustainability of our operations, supporting our mission to meet the needs of our society in terms of conservation, responsibility, and environmental improvement. Working with a partner like CycleØ, with its knowledge and experience in the field of biomethane, guarantees the success of the project. Moreover, CycleØ shares the same values and vocation for innovation and development as Toysal, pillars that underpin our commitment to sustainability, said Victor Toca Achurra, President of Grupo Toysal.
Growth market for CycleØ
This project with Toysal is CycleØ’s second milestone in the production of biomethane from industrial waste, following the recent announcement of the acquisition of the Toledo-based waste management plant, GARYC.
The company already operates three biomethane plants in Spain, has built and operates the first private grid gas injection point in Spain, and aims to develop, invest, and operate up to 30 biogas plants in the Iberian market.
This new plant is the result of a close collaboration between two companies that share the same goal: to create value from waste, to support greater sustainability, and to advance decarbonization. CycleØ is one of the few developers, investors, builders, and operators of biomethane plants in Spain and the rest of Europe, making it the perfect long-term partner that Spain needs to invest in order to increase biomethane production, said Laurence Molke, CEO of CycleØ.
