Grupo Toysal and Cycle0 announce new biomethane plant in Galicia, Spain

Toysal, leader in the collection, management and transport of industrial waste in Galicia since 1982, and Cycle0, European leader in the development, investment and operation of biomethane plants, have joined forces and have announced the successful completion of an innovative project for the collection, management and transport of organic waste with the aim of generating biomethane.

By using Toysal’s infrastructure and experience in waste collection and management, up to 22,000 tonnes per year of organic waste will be managed and, using the Cycle0 group’s own technology, the biogas produced will be purified to produce 45 GWh of biomethane per year, avoiding approximately 6,000 tonnes of C02 emissions per year.

The plant, called Ecogalia is located in Porriño, Pontevedra (Galicia), and is a joint project of both companies. It aims to achieve a biogas production of 6.6 million nominal cubic metres per year (45 GWh) at full capacity. Using waste from the area, the plant will increase activity at the Porriño site, generating new jobs and optimising the treatment of waste that will be integrated into the circular economy.

Biomethane, a renewable natural gas, will be injected directly into the gas distribution network, thus contributing to the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors or activities and advancing the national target of increasing biomethane production to 20 TWh/year by 2030.

This successful project is Cycle0’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 decarbonisation”. Laurence Molke, CEO of Cycle0, says. “Cycle0 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,” he added.

Victor Toca Achurra, president of Toysal, said: “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 Cycle0, with its knowledge and experience in the field of biomethane, guarantees the success of the project. Moreover, Cycle0 shares the same values and vocation for innovation and development as Toysal, pillars that underpin our commitment to sustainability”.