Pyrolysis Companies in Spain

32 pyrolysis companies in Spain (Europe), including 14 plant operators, 7 waste management companies and 1 investor.

Total
32
Operational
28
Under construction
2

Alucha

Operational Multiple Roles Barcelona Proprietary Alucha, based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in developing and commercializing recycling solutions for complex waste streams. They utilize pyrolysis technology to treat industrial waste like paper mill sludge, converting its organic fraction into bio-based oils. They are actively involved in projects to recover pyrolysis oil from such waste. Sewage SludgePlastics

Biomasas Ruiz

Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary Biomasas Ruiz specializes in the management of vegetable waste in Spain, converting it for use as a heat source. They also distribute firewood, charcoal, and pellets, and provide services for the recycling of vegetable waste. Vegetable Waste

Carboliva

Operational Plant Operator Osuna, Sevilla / Jaén Proprietary Carboliva is a Spanish company that produces high-quality biochar through the indirect pyrolysis of olive by-products (pulp and stone) in Osuna and Jaén. They emphasize carbon sequestration, circular economy principles, and offer biochar for agriculture and industrial uses like steel manufacturing. Olive PulpOlive Stone (By-Products Of Olive Oil Industry)

Carbón Emergente

Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Carbón Emergente designs, installs, and operates pyrolysis plants capable of processing a wide range of biomasses (prunings, recycled wood, hemp hurd, virgin wood, almond shells) to create renewable energy and decarbonized products like biochar. They also offer tailored pyrolysis services and partnership models for co-investment in plants. Wood Waste

Circle Carbon Labs

Operational Plant Operator Mallorca Proprietary Circle Carbon Labs, based in Mallorca, Spain, produces biochar from locally sourced tree cuttings using pyrolysis. Their mission is to regenerate soil, increase crop yields, and sequester carbon, offering biochar-based soil substrate 'TerraLlum'. Tree Cuttings (Olive, Almond, Carob, Pine Residue)

Enespa AG

Planned Plant Operator Proprietary Enespa AG is focused on sustainable tire recycling through pyrolysis. They are set to launch recycled materials, specifically Tire Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) and Recovered Carbon Black (RCB), from tire pyrolysis starting in 2026, aiming to create a sustainable closed loop for tire recycling. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)

Erecycling

Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary Erecycling, a subsidiary of the Global París Group, focuses on the effective management and treatment of various waste streams, including those from End-of-Life Vehicles. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)

Euthenia Energy

Operational Plant Operator Lucena, Córdoba Proprietary Euthenia Energy is actively involved in biochar production through biomass gasification-pyrolysis in Lucena, Córdoba, Spain. They produce biochar, synthetic gas (syngas), and other valuable co-products like wood vinegar and biofuels from agricultural waste, primarily from olive groves. They aim to be a leading biochar producer in Europe. Agricultural Residues

Fertinagro Biotech

Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Fertinagro Biotech is a Spanish company focused on sustainable fertilizers and biotechnology solutions. They are actively involved in R&D for biochar production and its application in agriculture, participating in projects like VALUE4SOIL to promote biovalorization of agricultural by-products. Agricultural Residues

Greene Enterprise

Under Construction Plant Operator Proprietary Greene Enterprise is a Spanish environmental technology firm developing five 'Valogreene' waste-to-resource plants across Spain. These plants will utilize advanced pyrolysis technology to convert non-recyclable industrial and urban waste, biomass, and sewage sludge into pyrolytic oil, biochar, and activated carbon. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)Industrial WasteBiomass +1

Greenertis

Operational Investor Tarragona Proprietary Developing a facility in Tarragona, Spain, to be operational by mid-2026. This plant will transform non-recyclable plastic waste into Circular-Oil®. Plastics

Greenertis

Planned Plant Operator Tarragona Proprietary Greenertis is developing a cutting-edge plastic recycling plant in Tarragona, Spain, set to operate by mid-2026. Leveraging pyrolysis technology in collaboration with BDI BioEnergy International and SynCycle technology, they will convert non-recyclable plastic waste into Circular-Oil®, a sustainable alternative for new plastic production. Plastics

Greenval Technologies

Operational Plant Operator Zaragoza Proprietary Spanish company specializing in end-of-life tire solutions, operating a pyrolysis plant in Zaragoza and planning a new facility in partnership with Grupo Soledad. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)

Greenval Technologies

Operational Multiple Roles Zaragoza Proprietary Greenval Technologies specializes in ELT solutions with a pyrolysis plant in Zaragoza and plans for another facility. The company utilizes pyrolysis to transform end-of-life tires into petrochemicals and alternative fuels. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)

GRUPO LAYNA

Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary GRUPO LAYNA manufactures advanced biofuels from agricultural and forest residues in Spain, converting them into liquid fuel and solid charcoal. Agricultural ResiduesForestry Residues

Iberia Bioenergy

Operational Plant Operator Proprietary Iberia Bioenergy offers solutions for biomass power generation in Spain, utilizing diverse agro biomass such as olive pits, pomace, olive pruning, fruit trees, almond shells, and straw pellets from wheat cultivation. Olive PitsOlive PomaceOlive Pruning +3

Molins Circular Economy

Operational Waste Management Company Manresa Proprietary Molins Circular Economy operates an ELT recovery plant in Manresa, Barcelona, where all end-of-life tires are fully recycled. Their GRP plant has processed over 20 million tires, converting them into materials for construction, acoustic insulation, parks, sports fields, and energy recovery. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)

Plastic Energy

Operational Plant Operator Proprietary Operates two pyrolysis plants in Spain and is constructing a second advanced recycling plant in Seville (with TotalEnergies), expected operational by early 2025. Processes post-consumer plastic waste into TACOIL. Plastics

Plastic Energy

Operational Plant Operator Continuous Plastic Energy, a Spanish-founded company, operates two commercial plastic pyrolysis plants in Spain. They utilize their proprietary Thermal Anaerobic Conversion (TAC) process to produce TACOIL, a certified pyrolysis oil feedstock for petrochemical use. HDPE/LDPE/PP

PRECO

Operational Plant Operator Proprietary PRECO is a company involved in plastic waste pyrolysis in Spain, utilizing its proprietary Neoliquid® zero-waste thermal pyrolysis technology. They convert plastic waste into bioliquid, biochar, and synthesis gas, covering the entire value chain from development to commercialization. They have one operational plant and three under development. Plastics

Projar International

Operational Multiple Roles Valencia Proprietary Projar International, based in Valencia, Spain, is recognized in the biochar sector. The company specializes in substrates, coir fiber, and organic biostimulants for agriculture, with a strong focus on sustainable and organic farming practices. Their manufacturing facilities are in Spain, Sri Lanka, and India. Coir FiberPeatBiomass

Pyropower

Operational Plant Operator Andalusia Proprietary Pyropower operates a 'test farm' in Andalusia, Spain, focusing on enhancing biomass derived from eucalyptus and invasive species through advanced pyrolysis. Their process produces energy and biochar, contributing to soil regeneration and long-term CO2 sequestration. Biomass

Pyropower

Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Pyropower offers advanced pyrolysis solutions for biomass, particularly for invasive species in Spain. Their innovative technology converts biomass into energy and biochar, with a focus on sustainable resource management and long-term CO2 sequestration. Biomass

REMONDIS Iberia (Organics – Muns® division)

Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary REMONDIS Iberia, through its Organics – Muns® division in Spain, specializes in the recovery of organic by-products from agriculture, agro-industry, livestock, bioenergy, and municipal sectors, offering complete solutions for organic waste collection, treatment, and recovery. Agricultural ResiduesAgro-Industry WasteLivestock Waste

Repsol

Under Construction Plant Operator Madrid Proprietary Spanish multi-energy company investing in waste pyrolysis projects, including a plant at its Petronor refinery in Bilbao to produce pyrolysis gas from urban waste. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)Plastics

RMD

Operational Waste Management Company León Proprietary RMD, headquartered in León, is an international recycling company that offers comprehensive tire recycling, manufacturing products containing metal and rubber derived from used tires. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)

SACH (Servicios Ambientales Las Chozas)

Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary SACH (Servicios Ambientales Las Chozas) specializes in the management and treatment of agricultural waste in Spain, particularly organic waste from intensive greenhouse agriculture, which is then transformed into compost. Agricultural Residues

SAICA Natur

Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Provides comprehensive recycling and pyrolysis solutions, handling various waste streams, including plastics, to produce synthetic fuels and raw materials. PlasticsMixed Waste Streams

Splainex Ecosystems BV

Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Splainex Ecosystems BV designs and supplies high-quality equipment for commercially proven pyrolysis technology, with their plants successfully operating in Spain. They offer solutions for plastics pyrolysis and biochar pyrolysis, focusing on recycling materials and energy from various waste streams. Mixed Waste StreamsPlasticsBiomass

Urbaser (PLASTICE Project)

Operational Plant Operator Zaragoza Proprietary Urbaser, a global leader in environmental management, is a key stakeholder in the PLASTICE project, testing microwave-assisted pyrolysis technology at its Innovation Centre in Zaragoza, Spain. This technology aims to convert plastic waste into pyrolysis liquids for new plastic materials. PlasticsTextiles

Volaltegir

Operational Waste Management Company Barcelona Proprietary Volaltegir is a wholesale used tire recycling company based in Barcelona. They collect, sort, and supply recycled tires, offering eco-friendly solutions for businesses and contributing to waste reduction. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)

WtEnergy (Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions)

Operational Multiple Roles Barcelona Continuous WtEnergy is a Barcelona-based Spanish company specializing in advanced gasification technology. They convert biomass and solid industrial waste into clean syngas, which is used to replace fossil fuels or further processed into hydrogen, methanol, and SAF. They have several operational plants in Spain. BiomassIndustrial Waste

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