Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Iberdrola’s Neoenergia and MUFG Sign Pioneering Green Loan for Distribution Network Upgrade in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola’s Brazilian subsidiary, Neoenergia, has signed a bilateral green loan with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) for 150 million Brazilian real (approximately €28 million). The financing agreement aims to upgrade the distribution network in Neoenergia Brasilia’s concession area, … Read the full press release

SGS Launches Cutting-Edge Crop Science Experimental Station in Benacazón, Spain, Boosting Agricultural Research and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) SGS has established a new experimental field station for Crop Science in Benacazón, Spain. The facility, which includes walk-in plant growth chambers, greenhouses, and specialized laboratories, aims to support crop scientists in their research and enable integrated pest … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV Announces Investors Call for the H1 2023 Financial Results

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced an investor call to discuss its H1 2023 financial results on August 14, 2023, at 14:00 UK time / 16:00 EEST. The call will be conducted in English and will be hosted by … Read the full press release

EIB Group’s €360 Million ABS Investment to Drive Green Projects and Support Spanish Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), has invested €360 million in a new asset-backed securities (ABS) issuance with Banco Santander. The investment will support working capital and liquidity needs … Read the full press release

Navantia Seanergies and SeAH Partner for Offshore Wind Development in Asia and the US

(IN BRIEF) Navantia Seanergies and SeAH have signed a collaboration agreement to develop offshore wind energy in Asian countries, with a focus on South Korea and the American west coast. South Korea has set a target of 12 GW of … Read the full press release

CAF MiiRA and Euskotren Join Forces to Quiet Trains and Enhance Rail Travel Experience

(IN BRIEF) CAF MiiRA, a leading supplier of comprehensive wheelset solutions for the railway industry, is collaborating with Euskotren, a prominent transportation operator in Euskadi, to reduce train noise by testing innovative wheel soundproofing systems. The goal is to minimize … Read the full press release

Clean Energy Giants Masdar (UAE) and Iberdrola Join Forces in €1.6 Billion / 476 MW Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm Deal in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Masdar, the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, partners with Iberdrola, a global clean energy leader, to invest in the 476 MW Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Iberdrola will retain a majority 51% stake … Read the full press release

CUPRA and Italian eyewear brand L.G.R Introduce Trio of Stylish Sunglasses in Their Second Collaborative Collection

(IN BRIEF) CUPRA has partnered with Italian eyewear brand L.G.R for the second time to unveil a new eyewear collection. The collaboration features three sunglasses models: Tribe, Reunion Metal Explorer, and Nomad II, each embodying the unique design perspective and … Read the full press release

SEAT and CUPRA Extend Partnership with Catorce/DDB as Global Creative Agency for Next Three Years

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. and its brands SEAT, CUPRA, and SEAT MÓ have expanded their partnership with Catorce/DDB, a Barcelona-based creative agency. Catorce/DDB will continue as the global creative agency for the automotive company under a new three-year contract starting … Read the full press release

EIB Boosts Repsol’s Green Vision with €575 Million Loan for Spanish Renewables

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €575 million loan to support Repsol’s wind and solar PV projects in Spain, with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. The first tranche of €400 million will accelerate the energy … Read the full press release

European Energy Transition: Repsol Warns Against Overdependence on China and Russia

(IN BRIEF) During the General Shareholders’ Meeting, Repsol’s Chairman, Antonio Brufau, highlighted the company’s commitment to the energy transition and its potential for an “enormous opportunity.” Repsol aims to transform its business with a focus on human, technological, and industrial … Read the full press release

Bi-Regional Cooperation: H.M. King Felipe VI Welcomes the 15th meeting of the EuroLat Assembly in Madrid from 24th to 27th July, 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat) is set to hold its fifteenth meeting in Madrid from 24th to 27th July. The gathering will bring together 75 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and 75 representatives from Latin American … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Launches Türkiye’s First Ecommerce Loan for Energy-Efficient Car Rentals

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has partnered with Enterprise Türkiye to promote electric mobility and car rentals in Türkiye. As part of this collaboration, Garanti BBVA is offering an ecommerce loan, known as a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loan, to … Read the full press release

SEAT S.A. Announces Battery Cell Assembly Plant in Martorell, Advancing Electrification Plan

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A., under the leadership of President Wayne Griffiths, has confirmed plans to construct a battery cell assembly plant in Martorell. The company has applied to the new Battery PERTE VEC and intends to invest an additional 300 … Read the full press release

UAE and Spain Collaborate on Boosting Renewable Energy Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Chairman of Masdar, and Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, met in Madrid to discuss increasing renewable energy capacity and supporting global net-zero goals. The meeting took place ahead of the UAE hosting the … Read the full press release

SEAT S.A. Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at Pride BCN 2023

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. is reaffirming its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity by sponsoring Pride BCN for the second consecutive year. The company will participate in the Pride march with employees riding on a specially designed bus, showcasing artwork … Read the full press release

CAF Awarded €60 Million Contract to Supply Euskotren with State-of-the-Art Trains for Metro Bilbao Line 5

(IN BRIEF) Euskotren, a public transportation company under the Basque Government, has awarded a contract to CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) for the supply of five new electric trains. The trains, from CAF’s 980 series, will operate on the … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and Vodafone Sign Clean Energy Agreements to Advance Net-Zero Journey

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Vodafone have signed new clean energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Spain, Portugal, and Germany. The agreements will see Iberdrola provide Vodafone with 410 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean solar energy annually, supporting Vodafone’s net-zero goals and … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and AEDIVE Form Alliance to Drive Electrification of Heavy Road Transport in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and the Business Association for the Development and Promotion of Electric Mobility (AEDIVE) have formed an alliance to accelerate the electrification of heavy road transport in Spain. The initiative aims to combat climate change, improve fuel efficiency, … Read the full press release

L&T and Navantia Collaborate for Indian Navy’s P75 Submarine Program

(IN BRIEF) Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Navantia, Spain, have signed a Teaming Agreement for the Indian Navy’s P75 (India) submarine program. The agreement aims to submit a bid for the program, which involves the delivery of six conventional submarines … Read the full press release