The company PreZero presented in the Barcelona Free Zone the largest plant in Spain for producing Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) from non-recyclable waste, used in cement plants, thermal power stations, industrial facilities, and energy-recovery incinerators. The facility will produce up to 70,000 tons of RDF and recover over 40,000 tons of valuable materials. This strategic project will soon be joined by the first biomethane plant with direct injection into the gas grid, Bioenergy Factory. With a combined investment of over 42 million euros and 85 direct jobs, these projects will transform industrial waste into alternative energy and renewable gas, preventing landfill disposal and reducing associated emissions.

Organised by the College of Geologists of Catalonia and the University of Barcelona, this seminar is part of the Specialist Course in Investigation and Remediation of Groundwater and Contaminated Soils. The CZFB participated with a presentation in the section on point-source contamination issues in soils and water, explaining the environmental soil management carried out in the Barcelona Free Zone.

The CZFB has promoted the installation of electric vehicle charging points in the parking areas of its buildings. This initiative aims to encourage electric vehicle use, helping reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint while complying with Royal Decree-Law 29/2021 and Law 7/2021. The project was funded through the MOVES III programme.

To continue the environmental training of Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) staff, a course was held on evaluating the organisation’s environmental context. Participants worked together to identify and define the most relevant environmental aspects affecting the CZFB.