At IRTA, we continue to advance our commitment to bioenergy and sustainability. Following the recent tender for the construction of a biogas plant in Mas Bové, a new tender is now open for drafting the project of a new biogas plant at our EVAM (Cattle Station) facility in the IRTA-Monells center.
This tender includes both project drafting and administrative procedures. Companies interested in participating can access all relevant information through the Contracting Platform, where we have published the announcement of the non-mandatory visit date and time, as well as the procedure to follow.
This initiative is part of the BIOENERGIA project, which aims to demonstrate the potential of biogas as a renewable energy source for self-consumption, by valorizing livestock slurry and manure.
Although both plants share the same goal of producing biogas through anaerobic digestion, composting, and digestate treatment to obtain water for irrigation, they have significant differences. The Mas Bové plant will focus on processing pig slurry and poultry manure, which have a different nutrient load. To address this, it will adopt a technology designed for large-scale industrial farms, using a treatment system similar to those found in commercial livestock operations. This model will require a higher investment and entail higher operational costs, as it is designed to manage a significant volume of waste and maximize energy output.
Conversely, the Monells plant will focus on treating dairy cow manure. It will also implement technology adapted to small and medium-sized livestock farms, with a clear focus on energy self-consumption within the farms themselves. This model will require a lower initial investment and lower operational costs, making it more accessible to smaller farms that seek to utilize their waste to generate energy.
With this dual approach, IRTA aims to demonstrate the viability of two different strategies for biogas production, validating technologies tailored to the specific needs of the Catalan livestock sector. This will enable the development of solutions both for large farms and for those looking for more sustainable and locally focused alternatives.
Not linked to the ongoing tender, there will be a second visit on Tuesday, April 8, as part of the ERIAFF Annual Conference. This visit, aimed at industry professionals and institutions related to the circular economy and livestock farming, will offer an in-depth look at the project and facilitate discussions on the potential of biogas in the sustainable management of livestock waste.
This project is funded by the Climate Fund of the Government of Catalonia.
