Coming from Spain, but with an Italian soul, this interesting idea for improving the profitability of olive oil mills. Pieralisi, a benchmark in centrifugal technologies and a world leader in crusher machinery, and Genia Bioenergy, a group specialized in biogas and biomethane that integrates the entire supply chain, have A strategic alliance has been formed to accelerate olive pomace valorization projects. in the main olive oil producing areas of Spain e Portugal.
The agreement stems from a joint technical conference held at the GEOLIT Science and Technology Park, which focused on technology exchange, business opportunities in renewable gases, and the integration of biogas as an industrial solution for the olive oil sector.
Renewable energy and new by-products
The production of biogas e biomethane from olive pomace will allow mills to:
- reduce energy costs through self-consumption;
- inject biomethane into the gas network;
- produce organic fertilizers suitable for agricultural use;
- avoid emissions and improve the management of agro-industrial by-products.
This model, fully aligned with EU decarbonisation policies, strengthens the sector's environmental and economic competitiveness.
“Combining Pieralisi's knowledge in the olive oil sector with Genia Bioenergy's capacity in the anaerobic digestion of organic by-products will allow us to develop projects with a real impact on the circular economy,” stressed Rodrigo Jaén, General Manager of Pieralisi Spain.
Energy transition in the olive oil sector
Genia Bioenergy provides engineering, permitting, construction, and bio-operation services, ensuring comprehensive project management and connection to the gas infrastructure.
Pieralisi, with over 130 years of innovation in the separation and treatment of by-products, thus expands the scope of its technologyThis first step represents a decisive step forward in our strategy to contribute to a cleaner, more efficient industry aligned with the principles of the circular economy., Jaén stressed.
