LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0
Proyecto LIFE19 ENV/ES/000098
Innovative technology scale-up for the control and automation of codigestión in WWTPs to produce green energy on demand
Ecodigestion 2.0
Events
News
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 to Be Present at WEFE4MED Nexus Launch in Cyprus.
The LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 team will be attending the upcoming PRIMA project WEFE4MED event, which marks the official launch of the Nexus Community of Practice (NCoP) The event is set to take place on September 25th at the Golden Bay Hotel in Larnaca, Cyprus. The primary objective of this workshop is to initiate the official […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 at the Conference on Biological Processes in Seville’s wastewater treatment plants
The event has been an opportunity to deepen in the processes of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus removal along the water line, in anaerobic metabolic pathways to optimise biogas production and to purify the return flows of the sludge line. In addition, practical cases of improvement in specific processes in wastewater treatment plants have been reviewed. […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 at the AEAS Congress (Spanish Association of Water Supply and Sanitation)
The Spanish Association of Water Supply and Sanitation (AEAS) held the XXXVII edition of its Congress on 5, 6 and 7 June 2024, in Castellón. The LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project was presented in a stand at the main meeting forum, at national level, for professionals, companies and institutions for the debate and transfer of knowledge […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 presented at the 18th IWA World Conference on Anaerobic Digestion: Turning Waste into Value through Anaerobic Digestion
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 was presented at the 18th IWA World Conference on Anaerobic Digestion by María José Tárrega, process manager of the Quart-Benàger WWTP and technical director of the project. The IWA AD18 Conference is one of the most important international events on anaerobic technologies, where the latest advances and innovations in the field of […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 flied to Bali
Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova, showcased LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project as an example of best practices at the 10th World Water Forum, at the Spanish Pavilion organized by ICEX. The World Water Forum, a global event aimed at addressing water-related challenges, provided a platform for innovative solutions. The sessions organised in the Pavilion were open […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 visited Melilla to attend the Startups Euro-African International Congress
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 visits Melilla to attend the Startups Euro-African International Congress, epicentre of connections between entrepreneurs and startups from Africa and Europe, which is being held until tomorrow Thursday 25th April at the Kursaal Theatre of the Autonomous City of Melilla. Juanma Revuelta, CEO of the Finnova Foundation, has spoken with the president of […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 in the United States!
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 visited the United States! At Mana Tech in Miami, Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Fundación FINNOVA (EU), and Juan Viesca, European Projects Director, participated in the Pitch Roadshow: Spot a Founder Miami. This event, now in its second edition, is organized by GoHub Ventures and BID Lab to highlight startups from the Latin […]
LIFE ECOdigestion was presented in a training day held in Brussels
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 was presented in a training day held in Brussels, in which 50 young people participated. Main objectives of the project were presented, as well as the development of its different activities, in particular communication and synergies, in order to reach as many people as possible to disseminate important topics such as waste […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 visited Cluster Meet Regions in Milan, Italy
The LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project, with the aim of generating synergies, visited the Cluster meet Regions in Milan together with the Finnova Foundation, underlining its commitment to the Twin Transition towards more sustainable practices. Wastewater represents a major challenge, as it contains pollutants. Therefore, through projects such as LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0, work is being carried […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 participated in Transfiere
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 participated in Transfiere, the European Forum for Science, Technology, and Innovation, hosted in FYCMA (Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga), from March 20-22 At the event, and during a speech in Uppery Club, Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova Foundation, spoke about the European programmes, in particular LIFE Programme and HORIZON EUROPE, […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 Showcased at WEFE4MED Event in CyprusLarnaca
María Marta Barroso Highlights LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0’s Innovations at Cyprus Event Transforming Waste into Energy: LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 Presented at WEFE4MED BRUSSELS, September 26, 2024 – María Marta Barroso, a key representative of the LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project, participated in the WEFE4MED event in Cyprus, presenting the innovative wastewater treatment solution to an international audience […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 Presents Advances in Sustainability and Waste Management in Málaga
International Collaboration and Sustainability: The Impact of LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 at Greencities & S-Moving The Greencities & S-Moving Forum has hosted 2,500 professionals Brussels, September 26, 2024 – Greencities & S-Moving 2024, one of the main forums for urban transformation and smart mobility in Spain, has been the stage for the LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 Organizes a Policy Session at the Greencities & S-Moving 2024 Fair in Málaga
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 Analyzes the Role of Biogas in Urban SustainabilityBrings Together Mayors and Entrepreneurs to Promote Sustainable Energy Brussels, September 19, 2024 The LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project will organize a session during the Greencities & S-Moving 2024 fair, taking place on September 24 and 25 in Málaga. This event, a leading platform in Spain […]
Biogas and Sustainability: LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 on International Ozone Layer Preservation Day
Every September 16th, the world comes together to commemorate the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, a date established by the UN in 1994 to raise awareness about the importance of protecting this natural barrier that shields us from harmful ultraviolet rays. The protection of the ozone layer is not only a […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 to Be Present at WEFE4MED Nexus Launch in Cyprus.
The LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 team will be attending the upcoming PRIMA project WEFE4MED event, which marks the official launch of the Nexus Community of Practice (NCoP) The event is set to take place on September 25th at the Golden Bay Hotel in Larnaca, Cyprus. The primary objective of this workshop is to initiate the official […]
Newsletter LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0: Summary of the First Six Months of 2024
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 presents a summary of the achievements during the first six months of 2024. In this first half of the year, the project has reached several significant milestones and extended its impact beyond European borders, reaching destinations such as Bali and Turkey. The LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 team has established important connections and built […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 at the Conference on Biological Processes in Seville’s wastewater treatment plants
The event has been an opportunity to deepen in the processes of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus removal along the water line, in anaerobic metabolic pathways to optimise biogas production and to purify the return flows of the sludge line. In addition, practical cases of improvement in specific processes in wastewater treatment plants have been reviewed. […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 at the AEAS Congress (Spanish Association of Water Supply and Sanitation)
The Spanish Association of Water Supply and Sanitation (AEAS) held the XXXVII edition of its Congress on 5, 6 and 7 June 2024, in Castellón. The LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project was presented in a stand at the main meeting forum, at national level, for professionals, companies and institutions for the debate and transfer of knowledge […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 presented at the 18th IWA World Conference on Anaerobic Digestion: Turning Waste into Value through Anaerobic Digestion
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 was presented at the 18th IWA World Conference on Anaerobic Digestion by María José Tárrega, process manager of the Quart-Benàger WWTP and technical director of the project. The IWA AD18 Conference is one of the most important international events on anaerobic technologies, where the latest advances and innovations in the field of […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 joins Water Wise EU Campaign to promote sustainable water management
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 participates in the Water Wise EU campaign, a European Union initiative aimed at promoting the responsible and sustainable use of water across Europe. The campaign, organized by the European Commission, aims to raise awareness among citizens, businesses and governments about the importance of efficient water management, a vital resource for our planet, […]
PARTNERS
GLOBAL OMNIUM
Global Omnium Medioambiente S.L (GO) pertenece al grupo de empresas Global Omnium y es la empresa coordinadora y responsable de la gestión del proyecto.
Global Omnium Medioambiente S.L. fue fundada en 1918, uniéndose al grupo Aguas de Valencia en 1993, actualmente denominado Grupo Global Omnium. La actividad empresarial de este grupo de empresas se centra en la gestión del ciclo integral del agua, desarrollando múltiples líneas de negocio complementarias que crean sinergias para la optimización de los recursos hídricos, además del tratamiento de residuos.
Hoy en día, el grupo empresarial gestiona en torno a 400 estaciones de depuración de aguas residuales (EDAR), asegurando que sus vertidos cumplen con los requisitos legales. Estas plantas de tratamiento tienen todas las tecnologías disponibles en el mercado para atender a una población de 5.5 millones de usuarios en diferentes áreas geográficas. Con este fin, el grupo está constantemente analizando nuevas soluciones que, al tiempo que refuerzan el principal negocio de la compañía, incluyen nuevos servicios para satisfacer las necesidades de los clientes y la sostenibilidad ambiental.
En los últimos años, bajo el compromiso de mejora continuada de la empresa y con el cometido de ofrecer un servicio de calidad, Global Omnium ha ejecutado un gran número de proyectos de investigación con financiación nacional y europea y ha iniciado diversos proyectos internacionales que le han llevado a África, Oriente Medio, Latino América y Estados Unidos.
Finalmente, Global Omnium ha formalizado su compromiso con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de las Naciones Unidas, integrando sus principales propuestas de actuación en su estrategia corporativa. Mediante la adhesión a la Red española del Pacto Mundial a través de la firma del compromiso el 6 de septiembre 2019, la compañía se integra como “participant” en United Nations Global Compact. Se trata de la mayor iniciativa de responsabilidad social y desarrollo sostenible del mundo protagonizada por organizaciones y empresas. Un compromiso firme con la sostenibilidad que Global Omnium mantiene desde hace años en todas sus vertientes, especialmente en la medioambiental y que ahora encuentra un encaje reconocible en los ODS.
https://www.globalomnium.com/Grupo/Inicio/
ÁGUAS DO CENTRO LITORAL
Águas do Centro Litoral, S.A. (AdCL), fue creada el 29 de mayo de 2015 mediante Decreto Ley n. 92/2015, integrando las antiguas empresas de servicios Águas do Mondego, Simlis y Simria. Esta entidad opera el Sistema de Saneamiento y Abastecimiento de Agua Multi-municipal del Centro de Portugal (MMWSSSCP), que cubre un área geográfica de 5.485 Km2 y es el resultado de la agregación del sistema de saneamiento multi-municipal del estuario de Aveiro, el saneamiento multi-municipal sistema de Lis, y el sistema pluri-municipal de abastecimiento de agua y saneamiento de Baixo Mondego-Bairrada. AdCL y las empresas del Grupo Águas de Portugal se dedican a promover el equilibrio entre los elementos naturales, aire, agua y tierra, y el esfuerzo ecológico sostenido.
El MMWSSSCP cubre la captación, tratamiento y suministro de agua para consumo público, la captación, tratamiento y rechazo de efluentes domésticos y urbanos, y la recepción de efluentes, su tratamiento y rechazo, los cuales deben realizarse de manera regular, continua y eficiente. La principal actividad de la empresa es el suministro de agua y tratamiento de efluentes. Sin embargo, otras actividades son intrínsecas a esta actividad principal como son el control de la calidad del agua, el control de la calidad de los efluentes rechazados, el mantenimiento de un sistema de calidad global, la gestión de activos, la planificación y ejecución de inversiones, el control de gestión, el sistema contable, entre otras.
AdCL está comprometida con la mejora continua, proporcionando infraestructuras y equipos, así como la información y los recursos necesarios para asegurar la efectividad y eficiencia de sus procesos, contribuyendo a la mejora de la calidad de vida de la comunidad y a la creación de valor en la región.
Posee un laboratorio acreditado por IPAC desde 2002, según NP EN ISO/IEC 17025, con el certificado no. L0290, que se puede consultar en la web del Instituto Portugués de Acreditación, www.ipac.pt
FINNOVA
Finnova (FIN) es una fundación europea privada sin ánimo de lucro con sede en Bruselas (Bélgica). La misión de Finnova es ayudar en la creación de iniciativas innovadoras (Innova) a través de la financiación y el apoyo adecuados. Las áreas de especialización de Finnova incluyen el desarrollo sostenible, la economía circular, la gestión de aguas y residuos, empleo y juventud, TIC y el turismo, entre otros.
Finnova tiene como objetivo promover una cultura de innovación a través de estrategias y prácticas inteligentes en diferentes entidades, instituciones, organizaciones y comunidades en toda la UE y otras áreas geográficas.
La fundación tiene experiencia para impulsar la Innovación Abierta y el emprendimiento con el fin de buscar soluciones tecnológicas a problemas ambientales comunes. Finnova ayuda a las empresas a comercializar los productos, procesos y servicios. Esto es parte de la misión de Finnova en este proyecto.
De entre las competencias desarrolladas por Finnova destaca el desarrollo de estrategias de comunicación y difusión, actividades de networking, promoción y lobby, el asesoramiento legal y financiero o el soporte legal y financiero a la innovación.
OUR PROJECT
The energy consumed in the wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) of the European Union (EU) is between 1 and 3% of the total energy produced in the Union, which represents about 10,000 GWh/year and causes the emission of more than 27 million tons of CO2 to the atmosphere. Furthermore, this electricity demand is going to increase approximately 20% in 15 years.