With its unique solutions for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery, EasyMining made clear at IFAT 2026 that recycling of nutrients is without alternative, taking an active role in discussions on Europe’s circular economy transition.
IFAT, happening every 2 years in Munich, Germany, is considered one of the world’s leading platforms for environmental technologies and sustainable resource management. EasyMining, being one of the 3,400 exhibitors, had a week full of exciting moments.
Already on the fair’s first day, EasyMining participated in two panel debates: Pär Larshans, from our parent company
Ragn-Sells announced new investment plans in Germany: “RagnSells with its innovation company EasyMining, believes in the German circular economy. That's why we not only build one phosphorus recovery facility in Schkopau but have plans for several more plants and additional technology to come – proving that Germany is still a hotspot for environmental technology.”
This was followed by Daniel Frank, who stated in a panel at WTE Wassertechnik GmbH, “Phosphorus recovery in Germany is at hand, if we establish a solid legal framework on national and European level, that enables and supports additional investment in recovery technologies, ready to enter the market”
Political focus and European interest
On Tuesday, Anna Lundbom and Jan Svärd welcomed Jan Ceyssens, Deputy Head of Cabinet at the
#EuropeanCommission on our booth, where the three discussed the latest updates on the Ash2Phos plant construction in Schkopau, Saxony-Anhalt. They also exchanged thoughts on how European legislation can be adjusted to enable phosphorus recyclates being used in feed and food production, which would reduce phosphorus imports and promote the idea of a European circular economy.
From discussion to implementation – Schkopau in focus
Over the four days of IFAT Munich 2026, our colleagues attended several expert discussions and industry events focused on the implementation of German legislation regarding phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge. A recurring topic throughout these exchanges was the concern about whether sufficient sewage sludge incineration capacity and downstream phosphorus recovery infrastructure will be available in time. While uncertainties remain, the overall consensus is that phosphorus recovery will become an essential component of Germany’s future wastewater and resource management strategy.
In this context, EasyMining is widely regarded as one of the frontrunners in the market. The company is progressing with the construction of its Schkopau facility, scheduled to commence operations in 2027, with an annual treatment capacity of 30,000 tonnes of sewage sludge ash.
In alignment with that, PGS – the joint-venture of EasyMining and Gelsenwasser that will operate the plant in Schkopau, signed a contract with Fels-Werke GmbH, buying lime to produce the RevoCaP calcium phosphate, a material already approved for being used in the organic farming sector!
During the closing panel on phosphorus recovery at the Blue Stage of IFAT Munich 2026, moderated by our colleague Daniel Frank, participants concluded: “the necessary technologies for phosphorus recovery are already available and technically proven. We need to have a structured dialogue bringing together plant operators, legislators, and technology providers in order to accelerate implementation, enable realization of the first large-scale projects, and create the foundation for a broader market ramp-up. It may be hard, but there is simply no time to delay phosphorus circular economy.”
