Mar 2025
Press Releases
Capwatt Develops Portugal’s First Biomethane Production Project from Agro-Industrial Byproducts

A pioneering initiative that represents a significant milestone in energy sector decarbonization and the effective promotion of a circular economy.
Located in Aljustrel, this groundbreaking facility will process 160,000 m³ of olive oil sector byproducts annually, enabling the generation of 57 GWh per year of renewable natural gas.
The project represents a total investment of approximately €20 million and is expected to generate local economic growth through new direct and indirect job creation.
Read the complete press release here.