Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

EIB Provides €700 Million in Loans to Support EDP’s Renewable Energy and Power Grid Expansion Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €700 million in loans to EDP SA to advance renewable energy and modernize power grids in southern Europe. A €500 million loan will help EDP Renewables deploy 1,943 MW of solar … Read the full press release

HOCHTIEF Retains Place in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 19th Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF Group has been included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe Indices for the 19th consecutive year, recognizing its leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The company improved in key areas such as … Read the full press release

DHL eCommerce and CTT Expresso Join Forces to Create the Leading E-Commerce Delivery Network in Iberia

(IN BRIEF) DHL eCommerce and CTT Expresso have partnered to create the largest pick-up and delivery network across Spain and Portugal, aiming to handle over 1 million daily shipments and enhance e-commerce logistics for B2B and B2C markets. As part … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Sustainable Development of Bilbao Port with €80 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided an €80 million loan to the Port Authority of Bilbao to support the port’s expansion and integration of renewable energy infrastructure. The project will enhance capacity and efficiency at a key … Read the full press release

Skyports Infrastructure to Manage Manhattan Downtown Heliport in Major Milestone for Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Skyports Infrastructure, in collaboration with ACS Infra / Iridium, has been awarded the contract to operate the Manhattan Downtown Heliport by the New York City Economic Development Corporation. This project aims to transform the heliport into a sustainable … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. Announces the Conclusion of Facilities Agreements by Companies within Digi Group

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania, alongside Digi Spain Telecom and the parent company, has secured two new financing agreements. The first is a Syndication and Amendment Agreement to increase an existing facility from … Read the full press release

BBVA Receives Top Honors from The Banker, Highlighting Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been recognized as the best bank in Spain by The Banker for the second time, highlighting its achievements in innovation, digitization, and sustainability. The bank also earned global recognition for financial inclusion through the BBVA Microfinance … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Partners with Denodo to Enhance Data Management and Drive AI Innovation in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has partnered with Denodo to introduce the Denodo Platform into its portfolio, aimed at enhancing data management and integration for organizations in Spain. The platform uses data virtualization to provide real-time, secure, and governed access to … Read the full press release

EIB and Cunext Collaborate to Enhance Circular Economy with €30 Million Investment in Copper Recycling Plant

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Andalusian company Cunext have partnered on a €30 million loan to build a copper recycling plant in Córdoba, Spain, using advanced electrolysis technology. The facility will produce high-purity copper cathodes from recycled … Read the full press release

EQT Exeter Sells Premier Student Housing Portfolio in Spain to Azora, Marking Key Milestone

(IN BRIEF) EQT Exeter has sold a portfolio of 12 student housing assets across nine cities in Spain to Azora, marking a key step in the Spanish student accommodation market. The portfolio, which has grown from 1,500 to 4,100 beds … Read the full press release

EIB and Naturgy Partner to Advance Renewable Energy with €1 Billion Loan Agreement

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Naturgy have signed the first €400 million tranche of a €1 billion loan to expand renewable energy capacity in Spain. The funding will support the creation of new solar and onshore wind … Read the full press release

QIAGEN Expands QIAstat-Dx Operations with New Innovation Hub in Barcelona

(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN is investing in a new innovation hub in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, to enhance its QIAstat-Dx syndromic testing platform. Opening in 2026, the 8,000-square-meter site will house operations across research, manufacturing, and regulatory functions, focusing on advancing … Read the full press release

Exolum Introduces H2ROAD to Lead Hydrogen Logistics and Drive Global Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched H2ROAD, a new business line dedicated to providing integrated hydrogen logistics solutions across the entire value chain, from production to delivery. The initiative includes developing infrastructure for hydrogen compression, storage, transport, and supply, tailored to … Read the full press release

EIB and InvestEU Back Nortegas with €80 Million to Boost Biomethane and Green Energy in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the InvestEU programme, has provided €80 million in financing to Nortegas Group for the development of biomethane plants and a digital operations centre in Spain. These projects aim to produce … Read the full press release

Sener’s Integral Role in the Landmark Riyadh Metro Project

(IN BRIEF) Sener played a pivotal role in the development of the Riyadh Metro, a landmark project spanning 176 kilometers with six automated lines and 85 stations, officially inaugurated on November 27, 2024, by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA and TÜRKONFED Empower SMEs with Twin Transformation Initiative

  (IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, in partnership with TÜRKONFED, has launched the New Horizons in Twin Transformation project to help SMEs in Türkiye adopt green and digital practices, enhancing their competitiveness and sustainability. The initiative includes workshops and panels across … Read the full press release

EIF and Banca Etica Unlock €200 Million for Ethical Investments in Italy and Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Banca Etica have signed a €164 million guarantee agreement, supported by InvestEU, to unlock over €200 million in investments across Italy and Spain. This initiative will provide more than 1,000 social enterprises, … Read the full press release

Santander’s Getnet Welcomes Juan Franco as New Global CEO to Drive Growth and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Getnet, a leading merchant payments provider under Santander’s PagoNxt, has named Juan Franco as its new global CEO, succeeding Kush Saxena, who will transition to an advisory role on Getnet’s board. Franco, formerly Senior Vice President at Nuvei … Read the full press release

EIF and Quotanda Collaborate to Unlock €51 Million in Student Financing Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Quotanda have partnered to improve access to student financing in Spain, Portugal, and Germany, mobilizing over €51 million through a €10.2 million capped guarantee backed by the InvestEU Skills and Education Portfolio … Read the full press release

BBVA Proposes Comprehensive Measures to Ensure Financial Inclusion and SME Support Amid Banco Sabadell Merger

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has proposed comprehensive measures to the Spanish competition authority (CNMC) to secure approval for its merger with Banco Sabadell. These commitments include maintaining branch access in underserved areas, ensuring continued SME lending and credit lines for 18 … Read the full press release