Ecoterra Biogas SRL – A Sustainable Partner for Romania’s Agri-Food Industry

At a time when the agri-food sector is urgently seeking viable solutions for the sustainable recovery of by-products and the reduction of environmental impact, Ecoterra Biogas SRL stands out as a strategic partner for farmers, slaughterhouses, and processors across Romania.

With solid expertise in the bioenergy sector, the company transforms organic waste into valuable resources, offering a practical model of circular economy for agriculture and the food industry.

State-of-the-Art Biogas Facility

Ecoterra Biogas operates one of Romania’s most advanced biogas plants, located in Moara, Suceava County. The facility processes up to 50,000 tonnes of organic waste per year, primarily from the meat and dairy industries — including food residues, blood, fats, whey, and other by-products that, without sustainable treatment, pose serious environmental risks.

Biogas: The Missing Link in Sustainable Waste Management

Biogas offers an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels used in electricity and heat production — a growing need for modern communities. This technology fits perfectly within the circular economy model by turning waste into a recoverable resource.

Accepted Waste Types:

• Category 2 and 3 animal by-products
• Rejected or non-compliant food and beverage products
• Waste from the dairy sector, dairy farms, and oil processing facilities
• Sludge from wastewater treatment

Through anaerobic digestion, Ecoterra transforms this waste into:

• Renewable electricity (fed into the national grid or used on-site)
• Renewable heat energy (distributed or used internally)
• Agricultural digestate – a high-value organic fertilizer for Romanian soils

This approach offers a concrete alternative to landfilling or incineration, promoting a win-win solution for the environment, industry, and agriculture.

Trusted Partner for the Meat and Dairy Industry

Ecoterra Biogas has built strong collaborations with players in the meat and dairy sectors, helping them cut waste management costs and enhance brand reputation through environmentally responsible practices. The company accepts only clean, traceable waste, in line with EU regulations, and ensures authorized processing with minimal atmospheric emissions.

Partnership Benefits:

• Legally and ecologically compliant waste disposal
• Full traceability
• Competitive, predictable pricing
• Support for ESG and CSR goals

Company Highlights:

• Installed capacity: 2.974 MW (cogeneration, Jenbacher engines)
• Ranked #1 in Romania’s 2024 Business Top – Suceava County (micro-enterprises, energy sector)
• Part of Thetis Group (Greece) – European experience in bioenergy
• Fully certified and licensed for handling non-hazardous waste and animal by-products
• Total processing capacity: 110,000 tonnes of waste/year

A Circular Future for the Food Industry

Ecoterra Biogas proves that the circular economy is not just a theory, but a viable solution where by-products become new resources. In the face of climate change and increasing pressure on natural resources, this model is becoming crucial for meat and dairy operators aiming to remain competitive and sustainable.

Our mission is to support Zero Waste and Waste-to-Energy initiatives through the biogas plant in Moara. The facility’s annual biomass processing capacity of approximately 50,000 tonnes generates enough electricity to power 4,000 households.

Key Benefits of the Zero Waste Initiative:

• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
• Resource conservation
• Pollution minimization
• Reduction of total organic waste volume
• Support for local circular economy
• Full waste traceability

At Ecoterra, we are committed to recovering clean, organic waste from controlled sources — working directly with food producers and processors. We are fully prepared to meet the stringent requirements of organic waste management regulations, helping Romania align with EU standards for integrated waste management.