Belenergia’s proposal to install a biogas plant in the La Cuesta Industrial Park in La Almunia de Doña Godina, Zaragoza, Spain. This debate has generated ongoing discontent and tensions between the company and the local community.
The Belenergia Biogas Plant
During an information session held in the White Room, representatives of the Italian firm presented the details of the project and answered questions from the public, which included municipal authorities, neighbors and businessmen concerned about adverse effects such as unpleasant odors and the possible degradation of the quality of life in the area.
The director of Belenergia in Spain, Emilio Ezquerro, tried to allay fears by assuring that the plant’s advanced technology will prevent the emission of perceptible odors and will comply with all current regulations. Despite these assurances, local residents expressed skepticism and continued to raise concerns, especially in relation to the maintenance and future operation of the facility. future operation of the facility.
Also, the discussion highlighted a specific critical point: the proximity of the plant to the polygon properties. The spokesman for a new association of businessmen in the area, José Luis Herrero, stressed how the plant’s activity could negatively impact local products and the image of the municipality, which led to the collection of signatures requesting a change in the plant’s location.
At the center of this dispute is the City Council of La Almunia, led by Mayor Noé Latorre, who attended the meeting. Latorre emphasized thatthe project is of regional relevance and is under consideration by INAGA to evaluate its environmental viability. In addition, he promised that a comprehensive compilation of related information will be made for prompt distribution to interested businessmen and residents.
In conclusion, the future biogas plant in La Almunia continues to be a topic of intense debate. The project, which was initially presented in July 2023 with a planned investment of 30 million euros for the development of the area, is currently pending environmental approval by INAGA.
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Source and photo: La Almunia Radio
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