Pilots

Barreiro (Portugal)

Coord: 38.673543 N, -9.044215 E

Located near Lisbon, the Barreiro site benefits from the active involvement of the Barreiro Municipality, which is committed to exploring innovative uses for phosphogypsum. With promising business opportunities in circular economy solutions, the project aims to set an example for sustainable waste management practices in the region.

Cartagena (Spain)

Coord: 37.36 N 0.58 W

In Cartagena, the project focuses on the El Hondón site, a former industrial area affected by phosphogypsum and related mineral residues from fertiliser production. Following the cessation of industrial activities, the area was declared contaminated soil, triggering remediation obligations and public-sector involvement. With most of the land now under municipal ownership and supported by regional environmental authorities, the site provides a strong framework to explore safe remediation pathways and future valorisation options. The Cartagena pilot offers an opportunity to assess sustainable land reuse scenarios while addressing legacy industrial impacts in an urban-adjacent setting.

Kutina - DEFOS (Croatia)

Coord: 45.446548 N, 16.748955 E (WGS84)

The Kutina site in Croatia is well-regulated and maintained, providing a stable foundation for phosphogypsum valorisation. With clear ownership and a strong environmental commitment, the site is ideally positioned to pioneer new disposal technologies and commercial applications, enhancing the local economy through sustainable practices.

Prahovo (Serbia)

Coord: 44.282408 N, 22.611408 E

Prahovo benefits from internationally recognised management systems, including ISO certifications for quality, environmental, and safety standards. The site presents a valuable opportunity to test innovative storage solutions in line with European best practices, contributing to regional sustainability and environmental protection.

Turnu Măgurele (Romania)

Coord: 43°44′N 24°52′E

Near the Danube River, the Turnu Măgurele site holds over 520,000 tons of phosphogypsum deposited between 1962 and 2015 across 68.5 hectares. Declared non-hazardous, the material is mainly gypsum with minor mineral phases and trace elements. The site has strong potential for valorisation in soil improvement, reinforced plasterboard, and other construction materials, supported by past research projects and local stakeholders. With good transport accessibility and regional interest in circular economy solutions, this pilot offers opportunities to test innovative utilisation and disposal technologies while addressing environmental challenges from legacy deposits.

Veles (North Macedonia)

Coord: 41°38'53.0"N 21°51'44.0"E

The Veles site in North Macedonia is well-suited to explore environmentally sustainable waste reduction strategies with economic benefits. With potential applications in alternative product markets and value-added processing, this site is positioned to contribute significantly to the local economy while promoting sustainable practices.