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Lleida, Spain – May 22, 2025 — Sustainable Innovations and CycleØ successfully organized a Mutual Learning Workshop in Lleida as part of the European ALFA Project.

The event brought together key stakeholders from the biogas and biomethane sectors to exchange best practices, discuss challenges and opportunities, and explore innovative technologies aimed at advancing sustainable energy solutions in Europe.

The session began with a welcome from our Communications Manager, Pablo Morales, and the General Director of CycleØ in Lleida, Jordi Berengué, followed by our Business Developer Manager, Carla Sebastiani, who introduced the ALFA project and its focus on waste valorization and biomethane production. David Fernández, Vice President of AEBIG, presented the challenges and opportunities of biogas in Spain, while Luca Zambelli and Elisabetta Quani shared best practices from Italy, highlighting the key role of farmers. Nicolas Branchesi (GEA) spoke about digestate management, and Ricard Carreras (BETA) showcased practical cases of technological innovation. Vendula Dolezalova concluded the presentations with initiatives for energy recovery from waste. The session ended with a roundtable discussion involving all participants.

Representatives from Sustainable Innovations, CycleØ, AEBIG, BETA Technological Center, and other livestock farmers shared valuable insights and case studies during the roundtable discussions.

In the afternoon, participants took part in a technical field visit to a biomethane grid injection plant operated by CycleØ in Vallfogona de Balaguer. The guided tour included a technical presentation, a Q&A session, and closing remarks highlighting the potential of biomethane as a key contributor to Europe’s renewable energy goals.

This Mutual Learning Workshop is part of the ALFA Project’s broader mission to promote the sustainable development of biomethane value chains and foster collaboration among European stakeholders.