21 years of experience
Managing waste and its material or energy recovery since 2003
Founded in October 2003, AVE is a Portuguese company specializing in waste management and its material and energy recovery through co-processing in the cement industry. With a shareholder structure made up of Cimpor (35%), Secil (35%) and SGVR (30%), AVE has positioned itself as a national benchmark in promoting the circular economy and reducing external energy dependence.
We work in various fields for environmental management and energy recovery
Solid Waste
The use as an alternative fuel by the cement industry can offer a sustainable and definitive destination for waste that is not recyclable and that otherwise would be landfilled.
Quality
The quality control of waste and cement is present in all stages of the process, from the selection of co-processable waste to the final product.
Forge
The use of waste to feed the cement kilns reduces the country's dependence on foreign energy.
Secondary raw materials
Some of the waste used in co-processing is part of the clinker production as secondary raw material, without changing the quality of the final product.
Environment
Co-processing ensures an environmentally sustainable and definitive destination for waste: it’s the only treatment solution that does not generate waste nor it creates environmental liability.
Clínquer
Co-processing is a proven and worldwide accepted technology, responsible for the increased competitiveness of the National cement industry.
Industrial waste
Tire chips are an example of industrial waste used as alternative fuels by the cement industry thanks to co-processing.
Waste from forest and urban wood
Both forest biomass and wood residues resulting from urban activity are valued energetically in co-processing.
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Prospection
We find potential where others see only waste.
Analysis
We validate feasibility based on science.
Monitoring
We monitor each step to ensure quality and trust.
Management
We connect agents, we enhance solutions.
Some numbers
5,5 M
Tons of waste for valorization
3,8 M
Tons of CO2 avoided
2,5 M
Tons of fossil fuels avoided
5,0 K
Of products analyzed in AVE's laboratory
Waste with added value
At the heart of AVE's activity is the co-processing of waste, a process that ensures a definitive, appropriate, safe, environmentally sustainable and economically competitive destination for the various types of waste.
