More information
Description
The Wastech Recycling project leads to the production of electricity and heat from RES, and to the production of safe agricultural fertiliser from digestate. The expansion of our operations will involve a better waste management, energy efficiency, reduced emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere, and more efficient material management. The annual volume of waste which will be processed as a result of the project implementation will amount to 16,128 tons.
The construction of a new biogas plant with a capacity of 0.499 MW is planned as part of the investment. The technology for the plant will be based on substrate in the form of out-of-date food products after a hygienisation process and removal of packaging. The combined heat and power plant will produce biogas and then generate electricity and heat by burning it in a cogeneration module. The main by-product obtained as a result of the energy production will be processed (disinfected) digestate to be used as an agricultural fertiliser.
The project partner, International Development Norway AS, operates in areas close to the project field, and it has the experience and competences constituting added value for our company. The partner’s advice will concern the determination of optimal parameters for the hygienisation process of digestate in order to achieve a fertilizer microbiologically and parasitologically safe for the environment and people.
Summary of project results
An innovative fertiliser production technology on the basis of digestate from biogas plants was to be used in the implementation of the project.
An investment was prepared, consisting of the construction of biogas plant infrastructure and the purchase of technological equipment.
The biogas plant was put into operation and all necessary permits and decisions for its use were obtained.
The beneficiary worked with a Norwegian partner on the project: IDN - International Development Norway
As part of the cooperation, a report was prepared: SELECTION OF OPTIMAL PARAMETERS FOR THE HYGIENISATION PROCESS OF DIGESTATE.
IDN, as a Norwegian partner, helped to determine the optimal parameters for the hygienisation process of digestate in order to obtain a fertiliser that is completely microbiologically and parasitologically safe for the environment and humans, in accordance with Polish legislation on veterinary, waste and fertilisers.
Through cooperation with IDN, the beneficiary has sought to reduce economic and social disparities within the EEA and strengthen bilateral cooperation between Poland and Norway.
The project has led to an increase in value added and sustainable growth through the development of the beneficiary''s business based on product and technological innovation.
During the implementation of the project, the beneficiary achieved the expected results of the project.
1. two new innovative technologies were implemented in the enterprise dimension:
(a) a biogas plant for the production of electricity and heat from renewable energy sources,
b) a plant for the pasteurisation of digestate to give it the properties of a safe agricultural fertiliser.
2. Two new processes have been implemented in the company dimension:
(a) a process for the production of electricity and heat from RES,
b) a process to produce fertiliser from digestate.
3. New products and services were introduced in the beneficiary''s offer:
(a) safe fertiliser in the form of digestate,
b) Expansion of activities by accepting for use and processing UPPZ, category 3, food products,
c) sale of electricity.
4. In 2024, the beneficiary has created 3 jobs in the newly opened branch in Zambrów - Biogas Plant Czerwony Bór.
5. Consultancy on the selection of optimal parameters for the operation of the digestate hygienisation process was carried out with an IDN partner.
6. Project communication and promotion plan was implemented.
As a result, the competitiveness of the beneficiary - Wastech Recycling sp. z o.o. - was increased through the application of an innovative technology for the production of fertiliser based on digestate from biogas plants.
Summary of bilateral results
The involvement of International Development Norway AS (IDN AS) as the donor project partner significantly enhanced the project''s technical and environmental effectiveness. IDN AS provided critical expertise in determining optimal parameters for the hygienization process of fermentation residues, which was essential to ensure the production of a microbiologically safe fertilizer. This assistance ensured compliance with Polish legal standards in veterinary, waste, and fertilizer regulations, helping us achieve high safety and environmental standards. Furthermore, the guidance on process optimization resulted in reduced heat consumption, allowing the project to direct excess energy toward other uses or external clients, contributing to the project''s operational efficiency and sustainability. Thanks to the collaboration with IDN AS, the project achieved critical advancements in safely converting fermentation residues into fertilizer that meets regulatory standards. Additionally, the project included the construction and installation of a comprehensive biogas plant, including fermentation tanks, storage systems, a biogas purification system, a cogeneration module, and other necessary infrastructure. These outcomes support not only safe fertilizer production but also the generation of 4,406 MWh of electricity and 4,980 MWh of thermal energy annually, demonstrating the bilateral cooperation''s impact on waste reduction and energy efficiency.Given the successful partnership, we plan to extend our cooperation with IDN AS beyond this project’s scope. Future plans include continued joint research focused on refining hygienization processes and exploring new technologies for energy recovery and waste management. By implementing further improvements in organic fertilizer production and sustainable resource utilization, we aim to strengthen our efforts towards zero waste and carbon footprint reduction, making this bilateral partnership a cornerstone of our innovation strategy.