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List of R&D&I projects carried out in 2015

PROJECTS OBJECTIVES PARTNERS

SUSTAINABILITY New method of creating value from algal biomass by way of Leader: Aqualia. Other partners: Biorizon, Biotech
Idea Regenera biofertilizers. S.L
(2015*) Improvement of the separation, processing and use of algal
InnpactoDownstream biomass as a source of energy. Leader: Aqualia. Other partners: University of Cadiz,
(2015*) Tecnalia, Technological Institute of the Canary
Biomethane production from renewable CO2 and H2 (power2gas) Islands.
Renovagas in the production of biogas.
(2016) Leader: ENAGAS. Other partners: Gas Natural
Bioenergy production from wastewater treatment. Large-scale SDG S.A., Aqualia S.A., Abengoa Hidrógeno S.A.,
All-gas demonstration. Fundación TECNALIA RESEARCH & INNOVATION,
(2018) Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior De Investigaciones
Development of an efficient biomethane production and Científicas (CSIC), Centro Nacional De
CIEN SmartGreenGas management network infrastructure. Experimentación En Tecnologías Del Hidrógeno y
(2018) Las Pilas De Combustible (CNH).
QUALITY
Innova Inpactar Leader: Aqualia. Other partners: BDI Bioenergy
(2015*) International AG, Hygear BV, University of
LifeRemembrane Southampton, Fraunhofer, Volkswagen
(2015*)
Leader: Aqualia. Other partners: Gas Natural,
Innterconecta Galicia Naturgas, Ros Roca, BFC, Ecobiogas and Dimwater.
ALEGRIA
(2015*) New integrated and compact hybrid biological reactors as Leader: Aqualia.
LifeMemory decentralised and automatic solutions for small plants.
(2016) Leader: Aqualia. Other partners: LEITAT
Recovery of reverse osmosis membrane modules from Technological Center, TECNOMA S.A., AMBICAT
LifeBiosol desalination to transform waste into a resource (for example, in Consulting S.L.L., Agencia de Residuos de
(2016) water reuse applications). Catalunya.
CIP Cleanwater Leader: Trainasa. Other partners: Otto, ASM,
(2016) Algae and energy for the recovery of effluents from the Galician Frinova, Gestión del Valor y Soluciones.
food industry.
Innova E3N
(2017) Demonstration of an industrial prototype and the technical and Leader: Aqualia. Other partners: UPV, UV,
financial viability of an innovative piece of technology - the Kochmembrane.
Biowamet BESTF2 Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor - which allows for organic
(2017) matter in wastewater to be converted into biogas. Leader: HPT. Other partners: Aqualia, CENTA,
COLDEP.
LifeMethamorphosis Demonstration of an advanced treatment plant with microalgae Leader: CeramHyd S.A. Other partners: Aqualia.
(2019) for water reuse and energy use.
Leader: Aqualia.
INTELLIGENT On-site assessment of a new hypochlorite generator with ceramic
MANAGEMENT membranes used for three different purposes (purification, reuse Leader: Aqualia. Other partners: TU Delft, University
UrbanWater and disinfection/desalination). of Southampton, Fairfield Control Systems Ltd
(2015*)
Energy efficient nitrogen removal. As a continuation of the Innova Leader: Aqualia. Other partners: Área Metropolitana
Innterconnecta Impactar, the pilot implemented in the Santander sewage system de Barcelona (AMB) [Metropolitan Area of Barcelona],
Extremadura SMARTIC will be optimised to demonstrate compact and decentralised FCC, Gas Natural, SGS SA Instituto Catalán de
(2015*) treatment systems. Energía [Catalan Energy Institute], SEAT technical
centre.
JPI Motrem Synergy creation with the LifeMemory project on anaerobic
(2017) reactors with membranes, which allow bioenergy to be obtained
LifeIcirbus from wastewater.
(2020)
Implementation of three developed technologies in the
Ecoparque de Besós: the AnMBR, ELAN (autotrophic Nitrogen
removal) and a biogas cleaning system. The product will be a
biomethane that is fed into the natural gas network or used as
car fuel.

An innovative interactive platform with intelligent technology, Leader: Aqualia. Other partners:
integrating models for decision-making, real-time data Hydrometeorological Innovative Solutions, University
management, and leak detection to improve comprehensive of Zagreb, Red Skies Orga Systems, Serious Games
water management in urban areas, which has been incorporated Interactive, Aqualogus, Taviraverde, Aqualia, Ovod
to Aqualia operations in Almeria and Janovice (the Czech Spol, Ateknea Solutions Catalonia Sagemcom.
Republic).
Real-time Water Monitoring System with Intelligent Technology Leader: Aqualia. Other partners: ADASA Sistemas
SAU, Homeria Open Solutions S.L., Coveless
Development of integrated processes for monitoring and Ingeniería SL, Gabinete de Gestión Integral de
removing emerging contaminants, especially for water reuse. Recursos S.L., Enrique Muñoz S.A.
Reusing treatment plant waste as construction materials and
biofertilizer production. Leader: URJC. Other partners: Aqualia, University of
Helsinki, University of Torino, Bruker Española S.A.

Leader: Intromac. Other partners: Aqualia, Agenex,
Ctaex, Disaim, Ence, Gestiona, GM.

* (*) Project completed on date given. ( ) Expected completion date.

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