Cycle0 commissions two new biomethane plants in Spain

In Spain, Cycle0 announced the commissioning of two new plants in Spain, bringing the total number of Cycle0 operational assets to seven. This announcement demonstrates progress towards our stated goal of building, owning and operating up to 30 biomethane plants in Spain, based on a commitment to invest €200 million in renewable natural gas production in Spain.

The two new plants are in Manlleu, Barcelona, and Artajona, Navarra, and each use cattle waste provided from the farms where they are located to produce up to 120 Nm3 per hour, or 15 GWh per year, of biomethane, a renewable natural gas.

Using innovative technology manufactured by FNX, a Cycle0 group company, the biogas will be upgraded to biomethane and injected into the gas network via a virtual pipeline at an injection point also belonging to the Cycle0 group, contributing to the decarbonisation of gas production in Spain.

The project has been carried out in close collaboration with the farmers from the outset, adding value to their waste, helping to solve the problem of environmental management and ensuring a long-term contribution. The new plants also help to generate a new economy with long-term local jobs.

By adding additional renewable natural gas to the Spanish gas network, these two new plants contribute to reducing the gap between current production and the Ruta del Biogás (Biogas Roadmap) target of supplying a minimum of 20 TWh of renewable gas production by 2030.