Partner DETRICON presented the latest developments from the ManuREfinery project during the ESNI-NERM 2026 Conference in Brussels on 28-29 April, one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to nutrient recycling and sustainable nutrient management.
The poster presentation highlighted ManuREfinery’s innovative approach to transforming livestock manure into valuable bio-based feed ingredients and fertiliser products through modular and mobile biorefinery technologies. The project aims to support circular agriculture by recovering nutrients and converting manure streams into sustainable resources with added economic and environmental value.
Advancing Nutrient Recovery and Circular Bioeconomy
The presented work focused on the liquid manure valorisation line demonstrated in Spain, where integrated technologies enable the conversion of pig manure into biogas and recovered nutrients. The showcased system combines anaerobic digestion with nutrient recovery processes, contributing to reduced emissions, improved resource efficiency, and the production of renewable bio-based fertilisers.
A key innovation featured in the poster was the Ammonia Mining Unit (AMU) supplied by DETRICON. The technology recovers ammonia from digestate streams and converts it into ammonium-based fertiliser products, while simultaneously supporting phosphorus reduction through electro-coagulation processes.
The ManuREfinery concept demonstrates how decentralised and scalable biorefinery systems can help livestock farms reduce environmental impact while creating new value chains in rural regions. The project is developing technologies capable of producing multiple bioingredients for feed and fertiliser applications, supporting Europe’s transition toward a circular bioeconomy.
About ESNI-NERM 2026
The ESNI-NERM Conference brings together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and innovation projects working on nutrient recycling and sustainable nutrient management across Europe. The 2026 edition focused on showcasing research outcomes, technological innovation, and collaborative solutions that support European environmental and circular economy objectives.
Participation in the conference provided an excellent opportunity for ManuREfinery partners to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration networks, and present the project’s contribution to sustainable livestock manure management.