Veolia has inaugurated a new composting and biomass facility in Fuentes de Ebro, Zaragoza, combining organic waste treatment with renewable energy production in a single integrated site.
The plant operates across two activity lines. The composting unit can process 27,000 tonnes of organic waste per year across two dedicated treatment streams: one for sewage sludge suitable for agronomic application under Spanish Royal Decree 1310/1990, and another for waste destined for fertiliser production in line with EU Regulation 2019/1009.
The second line handles forestry and agricultural residues, with a capacity of 15,000 tonnes per year. Material is classified and shredded to produce solid biomass fuels, including wood chips and pellets, for supply to industrial boilers and district heating networks.
“This facility fully reflects Veolia’s GreenUp strategy, based on accelerating ecological transformation through integrated water, energy and waste solutions,” said Miguel Ruiz-Gálvez, Director of Veolia Biomasa. “We are committed to models that generate value from local resources, driving circular economy and decarbonisation across the territory.”
The project received public funding support from the European Union and the Aragonese regional government’s Department of Presidency, Economy and Justice. The grant covered 40% of equipment costs for the fertiliser refining and biomass processing lines.
Veolia says the facility reduces dependence on fossil fuels, supports cleaner industrial and heating operations across the region, and creates skilled local employment in emerging sectors. The company positions the Fuentes de Ebro site as a model for circular resource recovery built on locally sourced materials.
The inauguration consolidates Veolia’s presence in Aragón and aligns with broader regional ambitions to attract green investment and establish the territory as a reference point for environmental innovation.
