Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has reached final investment decision on Cobirgy in Catalonia, planned as one of Spain’s largest biogas plants.
The plant is expected to produce more than 230 GWh of biomethane and about 150,000 tonnes of soil improver and organic fertiliser a year.
More than 350 local farmers have joined the project, supporting feedstock plans and the next move towards
The Cobirgy biogas plant has been designated a Strategic Business Project by the Government of Catalonia and is supported with a CAPEX grant from the Catalonian government, underpinning its national and regional importance.
Thomas Dalsgaard, Partner at CIP and Lead Partner for ABF, says of the new investment: “We are excited to enter the Spanish bioenergy market with Cobirgy, ABF’s first investment in Spain. It is an important step for the fund and will make a significant contribution to Spain’s energy security and decarbonisation, create local jobs and drive investments across the agricultural sector and surrounding rural communities. We look forward to progressing the project and entering the construction phase in close collaboration with local farmers, development partners and authorities.”
Once fully operational, Cobirgy will process up to 500,000 tonnes of feedstock annually, converting agricultural and industrial organic waste into biomethane, which will play a crucial role in strengthening Spain’s energy independence and green transition. More than 350 local farmers have already formally joined the project, ensuring that over 80% of the slurry will come from farms located within a 15-kilometre radius.
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