HoST Energy systems has signed and agreed contracts with Five Bioenergy to deliver five of Spain's largest biogas facilities.
The sites will be located in the Castilla Leon, Aragon, and Murcia regions.
The plants will include biogas upgrading systems for close to 0.8 TWh biomethane production and CO2 liquefaction plants to recover and liquefy the CO2 from the anaerobic digestion process.
Two of the projects - Milagros and Lorca - entered construction earlier this year.
The project scope for Milagros features three primary digesters and two after digesters; while in Lorca the project features six primary digesters and three after digesters.
All digesters are 40 metres in diameter and 8 metres high.
The complete technology package will be delivered by HoSt, such as feeding systems, mixers, roofs, sensors, control system, local pipe and cable works, and heat exchangers.
This last feature also ensures a stable degree in the digester tanks during the different climates in Spain, according to the company.
To maximise renewable energy production, both projects include biogas upgrading and CO₂ liquefaction technology.
These systems are provided by Bright Renewables.
Together, the biogas upgrading systems will yield 29 million Nm3 of biomethane and the CO₂ liquefaction systems will produce over 40,000 tonnes KG of liquid bio-CO₂ annually.
The produced bio-CO₂ will be of food-grade quality.
Combined, the two biogas plants will process annually up to 387,000 tons of agricultural residues including cow, sheep, and poultry manure, alongside expired food such as slaughterhouse waste and distillery waste.
The feedstock is supplied by local farmers who get value for their waste as the digestate, the digested matter, from the biogas plant is converted into biofertiliser.
Furthermore, the plants will incorporate a technology to recover osmotic water, which is used in the AD process for dilution. Avoiding the necessity of using clean water, a scarce resource highly controlled by the Spanish government.
“We are proud to partner with Five Bioenergy on these two large-scale authorized biogas projects in Spain, with three more in the pipeline. With the combination of our extensive experience in anaerobic digestion technology and Five Bioenergy’s commitment to sustainable waste management, we are confident that these facilities will set a new standard for large-scale biomethane production in Spain,” said Sjaak Klein Gunnewiek Head of Sales Biogas Projects at HoSt Energy Systems.
“The development of these plants aligns with the decarbonisation ambitions of Spain. By 2030 the country hopes to achieve a biomethane production of 20 TWh/y. Moreover, Spain has one of the largest untapped feedstock potentials in Europe, making it a highly promising market for the biogas industry. Collaborating with Five Bioenergy on these projects has felt like working with colleagues, strengthening our friendship, and building a true partnership. Which reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation ambitions,” added José Gross Godoy, Regional Manager Biogas at HoSt Energy Systems.
Collaboration with Five Bioenergy
Five Bioenergy, part of Five E, chose HoSt Energy Systems for its vast experience and high-quality technology, according to the company.
Before project completion, future plant operation managers will follow an intensive course of multiple weeks in the Netherlands at one of HoSt’s own biogas facilities.
Technical operators will be trained by local schools and during the hot and cold commissioning of the plants.
This way, Five Bioenergy ensures the safety and controlled environment of the biogas plant.
Five Bioenergy’s commitment aligns with the vision of Asterion, its financial partner, which supports investments that promote environmental stewardship and long-term resilience.
This project is part of Five Bioenergy’s larger framework to establish multiple plants across Spain and Portugal in the coming years, addressing waste challenges while advancing the energy transition.
“Through our partnership with HoSt, we demonstrate how high-tech circular economy plants can solve pressing waste challenges while advancing the shift to a more sustainable energy mix in Spain. Additionally, the projects will have a positive social impact as well. As the development of these large-scale biogas facilities provides local farmers with a valuable outlet for their waste which will be converted into sustainable energy. During construction and operation, a local elderly care home will provide lunch for our operators. Moreover, we plan on sponsoring local football teams and local schools will be linked to train our technical operators. Part of our broader strategy is to establish multiple large-scale systems across the country, exemplifying our commitment to the energy transition,” commented Rubén Garcia, Head of Operations and Management at Five Bioenergy.
HoSt Energy Systems and Five Bioenergy to deliver five of Spain’s largest biogas facilities
