# Battery recycling industry expansion in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/battery-recycling-industry-expansion-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-09-13T10:28:10.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Industrial activity regarding electric vehicle battery recycling and component recovery is expanding in Spain, particularly in the Zaragoza region.

Shenghe Energy Technology, via its subsidiary Veranova Technology, announced a 25 million euro investment to establish a plant in Pedrola, Zaragoza. The facility aims to recycle N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), a solvent used in battery manufacturing, with a goal of reaching a purity level exceeding 99.92% and becoming operational by 2028.

Concurrently, Urbaser has applied for environmental authorization for a second lithium battery recycling plant in Zaragoza. This facility is intended to have an annual treatment capacity of up to 36,000 tons, exceeding the capacity of the company’s existing plant in León. Urbaser is also developing a third facility in Castilla-La Mancha and exploring locations in Portugal to meet growing demand for battery treatment services.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Urbaser expands lithium battery recycling capacity in Spain

Urbaser is expanding its lithium battery recycling capacity in Spain, with a new plant in Zaragoza set to process 36,000 tons annually to support Europe's electric vehicle transition.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/urbaser-expands-lithium-battery-recycling-capacity-in-spain

### 2026-08-26: Shenghe to invest 25 million euros in battery recycling plant in Zaragoza

Shenghe Energy Technology will invest 25 million euros in a new battery solvent recycling plant in Pedrola, Spain, creating 100 jobs and targeting full operation by 2028.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shenghe-to-invest-25-million-euros-in-battery-recycling-plant-in-zaragoza

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