NPower
Balancing Nitrogen and Phosphorus flows by budgeting at regional scale
A European initiative aimed at reducing Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) emissions while optimising nutrient flows across key sectors. The project develops practical solutions that promote sustainable agriculture, responsible industry, and effective environmental management.
Why can nutrients become a problem?
Excess Nitrogen and Phosphorus can cause eutrophication in water bodies, soil degradation, and poor air quality, affecting biodiversity and ecosystem balance. The challenge lies in finding an efficient use of nutrients that minimises their environmental impact.
Key nutrient-emitting sectors
Agriculture
Other primary sectors
Wastewater management
Energy and transport
Industrial sectors
How can we improve nutrient management?
Implementing an innovative software model to estimate and balance Nitrogen and Phosphorus flows.
Developing six nutrient recovery technologies to produce sustainable fertilizers.
Identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce and recirculate nutrients.
Establishing governance measures to mitigate emissions to air, water, and soil.
Promoting stakeholder engagement through Regional Clusters.
Latest News
NPower launches cycles of Multi-Actor Transition (MAT) workshops across Europe
All four NPower Regional Clusters are now active across Europe
The NPower project has officially launched its four Regional Clusters (RCs) in Spain, Belgium, Finland, and Ireland. Each of them plays a central role in setting NPower’s work on the ground, acting as platforms to connect innovation with the realities of each territory.
NPower in a nutshell EP4: Regional clustering approach to scale European-level solutions
We deep dive into the NPower Project through the words of Miguel Ángel Suárez, project coordinator at CETENMA. Across four episodes, we explore the significance of NPower for the Region of Murcia, its integrated vision for nutrient management, the innovative technologies it employs, and its approach to regional collaboration at the European level. Each post highlights a key episode from this interview, offering a deeper insight into NPower’s goals and impact.
NPower in a nutshell EP3: 6 technologies, 1 goal: recovering nutrients and advance circularity
We deep dive into the NPower Project through the words of Miguel Ángel Suárez, project coordinator at CETENMA. Across four episodes, we explore the significance of NPower for the Region of Murcia, its integrated vision for nutrient management, the innovative technologies it employs, and its approach to regional collaboration at the European level. Each post highlights a key episode from this interview, offering a deeper insight into NPower’s goals and impact.
NPower in a nutshell EP2: An integrated vision to close the nutrient loop
We deep dive into the NPower Project through the words of Miguel Ángel Suárez, project coordinator at CETENMA. Across four episodes, we explore the significance of NPower for the Region of Murcia, its integrated vision for nutrient management, the innovative technologies it employs, and its approach to regional collaboration at the European level. Each post highlights a key episode from this interview, offering a deeper insight into NPower’s goals and impact.
NPower in a nutshell EP1: Why is the NPower project so important for the region of Murcia?
We deep dive into the NPower Project through the words of Miguel Ángel Suárez, project coordinator at CETENMA. Across four episodes, we explore the significance of NPower for the Region of Murcia, its integrated vision for nutrient management, the innovative technologies it employs, and its approach to regional collaboration at the European level. Each post highlights a key episode from this interview, offering a deeper insight into NPower’s goals and impact.
NPower: Rethinking Nutrient Management in Europe
In the contemporary context of nutrient management, Europe is seeking bold, coordinated responses. The core of the NPower project lies in a shared mission: to transform how Nitrogen and Phosphorus are managed across its five key emitting sectors, from agriculture to industry. Behind this ambition, the people involved—researchers, practitioners, public authorities—are bringing knowledge, vision and deep commitment. We spoke to four of them during the project’s Kick-Off . Here’s what they had to say:
NPower Project: A Step Towards Solving Europe’s Nutrient Excess Crisis
On 29 January, in Cartagena, Spain, the NPower project was officially launched. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, NPower is redefining how Europe manages Nitrogen and Phosphorus (N/P) by connecting regional innovation with scalable solutions. The project aims to rebalance N/P flows, cut emissions, and restore degraded ecosystems while fostering a circular nutrient economy that delivers lasting benefits for communities and the environment.