About the project
The Villardondiego plant (Zamora), a pioneering facility in the development of biomethane in Spain, will have a production capacity of 91 GWh, equivalent to the consumption of almost 16,000 households. This facility represents an investment of around 35 million euros and will contribute to the municipality’s economic development by creating 100 jobs during the construction phase and 35 direct and indirect jobs during its operation.
Villardondiego will have eight digester silos: two measuring 34 metres in diameter and 8 metres in height, and six slender digesters measuring 20 metres in diameter and 24.5 metres in height. The facility will process up to 198,000 tonnes of organic waste per year, sourced from the agricultural and livestock sector — including slurry, manure, chicken manure, agricultural surplus and maize stalks — and will return around 200,000 tonnes of CFP 3 organic fertiliser per year to the region’s farming community, certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1009.
The plant will be waterproofed in the waste treatment areas to prevent spills or leaks; it is equipped with water-reuse systems to minimise the use of external water supplies; and it has odour detection and prevention systems, such as biofilters.
Project Sheet
Stage: Under developement
Location: Villardondiego (Zamora, Spain)
Site area: 7.8 hectares
Estimated date of commissioning: 2028
Production: 91 GWh/y
BioCO₂ production (tonnes/year): 17,000
Distance to the town: 3.2 km
Operator: Biorig
At Biorig, in line with our commitment to transparency and positive social impact, we are committed to keeping local residents informed and involving them in the community reinvestment schemes we are implementing at our facilities. To this end, we will establish a ‘Green Dialogue Forum’, which will bring together the local administration, community organisations and neighbourhood groups from the municipalities, and the company itself, to facilitate the exchange of information between the various social stakeholders and Biorig, as well as to decide on the projects to be funded under the community reinvestment scheme that Biorig implements across all its projects.
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The plant is situated on plot 589 of industrial estate 1, in Villardondiego (Zamora), with access via various local and regional roads.
Main access roads:
A-11: The main exit is junction 425; take the ZA-713 northwards for 2.42 km.
ZA-713: This road connects Pozoantiguo with the A-11, providing direct access to the plant area without passing through built-up areas.
Through this channel, we aim to provide a platform for any complaints from individuals, residents’ associations and businesses who have comments or concerns regarding our projects.
We recognise that everyone has the right to lodge a complaint, and we will ensure that all complaints we receive are handled respectfully, objectively and effectively.
If you have any queries or require further information regarding this project, please contact us via the ‘Contact Us’ page on this website.
The plant in images
Here you can view the site at Villardondiego (Zamora) from different angles using 3D renderings.
Benefits of Biomethane
One of the main benefits of the biomethane we produce is that, as well as having a negative carbon footprint, its composition is virtually identical to that of fossil-based natural gas. This reduces reliance on new infrastructure, as the molecules can be transported via the existing gas network.
Biomethane has a wide range of uses across various sectors. These range from heating homes to its use as a fuel in activities where electrification is difficult to achieve, such as heavy goods transport or large-scale industry.
We establish our tax domicile in the municipalities where we operate, contributing to the tax revenue of the localities in which we set up. Furthermore, we are committed to training local residents in these rural areas to join the workforce at our plants, which helps to boost the local economy, create new opportunities and help retain the population in areas at risk of depopulation.
We help to establish a circular economy model in the rural areas where we operate. We facilitate the proper collection of waste, generate renewable gas and return an EU-approved organic fertiliser to the crops, which offers a genuine alternative to conventional fertilisers.
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Proyectos
Nuestras plantas de biometano tienen un carácter estratégico para el desarrollo rural y son esenciales para la correcta gestión y valorización de los residuos a largo plazo.
Sobre Biorig
Biorig nace con el fin de aportar soluciones innovadoras en el área de los gases renovables y la captura del CO₂
Nuestra actividad
Desarrollamos y operamos instalaciones de producción de biometano, captura de bioCO₂ y fertilizantes orgánicos.
¿Qué es el biometano?
El biometano, gas de origen renovable clave para la transición y la independencia energética.
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