Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Enagás to invest €2.1Bn between 2013 and 2015

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

 The strategic priorities will focus on the regulated asset business in Spain  Enagás will capitalise on its LNG experience and on its complex network management to continue the prudent internationalisation process it began in 2011  The company plans … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Spain

El Beneficio Neto de Enagás ascendió a 379,5 millones de euros, un 4,1% superior al de 2011

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

 Los resultados han estado motivados principalmente por el riguroso control de costes operativos, que se redujeron un 1,8%  La compañía invirtió 761,4 millones de euros y puso en explotación activos por valor de 994,4 millones  Enagás ha … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain

Red Eléctrica collaborates in the programme for the reintroduction of the Black Vulture in Catalonia

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

The project will allow the natural corridors between the major colonies in Europe to be restored 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Red Eléctrica collaborates in the project for the reintroduction of the Black Vulture in Catalonia and through which today another seven … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Non Profit, Science, Society, Spain

RED ELÉCTRICA DE ESPAÑA: Demand for electrical energy falls 5.5% in February

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

More than 45% of this month’s generation came from renewable sources 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The demand for electrical energy on the Spanish peninsula in February, after having factored in the seasonal and working patterns, dropped 5.5% with respect to the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Spain

Australian Department of Defence announces Initial Operational Capability for the Airbus Military A330 MRTT

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Madrid,  4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Australian Department of Defence has declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) of the Airbus Military KC-30A – its designation for the A330 MRTT. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Australian International … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Spain

Profits of the Red Eléctrica Group reached 492 million euros in 2012

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Investment in the transmission grid reaches 672 million euros 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Red Eléctrica has published the consolidated results for 2012, with a net profit for the Group of 492.3 million euros, 6.9% higher than the previous year which reached … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Spain

EIB and Banca March provide EUR 200 million for SMEs and midcaps

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 200 loan agreement with Banca March to finance the investment projects of SMEs and midcaps (companies with up to 3 000 employees) in the industrial and service sectors and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Small Business, Spain

Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Volar-e presentation Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car. The project undertaken by the Spanish company on behalf of the European Commission shows that electric vehicles can have sporty performance. BARCELONA, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Applus+ IDIADA, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Science, Spain, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Electric race car Volar-e shows powerful capabilities

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the capabilities of the Volar-e, one the most powerful electric cars ever made, will be demonstrated during the demanding Formula 1 test days in the Circuit de Catalunya (Barcelona), in the presence of European Commission Vice … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Investment, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

The Chairman of Red Eléctrica de España inaugurates the exhibition ‘The electricity highway behind the wall socket’ in Seville

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

As a result of a public-private collaboration agreement between REE and CSIC – The exhibition is on display at the “Casa de la Ciencia”, a popular science space of the CSIC in Seville, and informs and raises awareness amongst the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Spain

Rail – statement by Vice President Kallas following today’s ECJ rulings (Spain, Hungary, Germany, Austria)

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the ECJ has ruled in four infringement cases brought by the Commission concerning the extent of independence from other rail operators required of an infrastructure manager under the 1st railway package. Speaking after the judgment, Vice President … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Hungary, Infrastructure & Utilities, Law, Politics, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Red Eléctrica has invested 57 million in the renovation and maintenance of the assets acquired in the Canary Islands

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Results of the MAR Project in its first two years The Company will also allocate to the Canary Islands 30% of the 1 billion euro program approved by the Ministry to serve as a bridge until the new planning 28-2-2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain

Speech: Smashing barriers and thinking big

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

Neelie Kroes — Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Mobile World Congress 2013 / Barcelona Barcelona, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today’s wireless industry faces many demands. We must get creative to meet them. We have demands driven by our … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Internet & Online, Politics, Society, Spain, Technology, Telecom

Red Eléctrica will invest 365 million euros in the Balearic Islands’ transmission grid

Posted on 25, February 2013 by

The investment programme includes the Majorca-Ibiza interconnection, due for completion in 2015 25-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Red Eléctrica de España will allocate to the Balearic Islands’ electricity transmission grid 30% of the 1 billion euros from the special programme for strategic … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Investment, Spain

Gamesa provides a preview of its 2012 results*, in line with its 2013-2015 Business Plan

Posted on 25, February 2013 by

The company shores up its balance sheet in the net amount of 584 million euros  25-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Gamesa this afternoon released a preview of its 2012 results, in line with the guidance the company provided the market on 25 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Spain

Gamesa showcases progress on its new 2.5 MW and 5.5 MW wind turbines at the EWEA trade fair

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

The company highlights advances in the development of its new onshore and offshore turbines, set to land on the market in 2Q 2014 and 4Q 2014  Gamesa’s cumulative experience in operation and maintenance services guarantees its programme to extend the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Marketing, Spain, Technology

External policy: EU must raise its game or become irrelevant, say MEPs

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — If it is to avoid a further loss of global influence, the EU must use its existing foreign policy tools much more efficiently and it must devise a new security strategy, said MEPs on Thursday. They were … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Defence, European Union, Government, Italy, Poland, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, Spain, Sweden

Gamesa’s 5 MW offshore turbine obtains design certification

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

A significant milestone in the company’s offshore strategy, which will see an installed offshore prototype in 2013 and certification in early 2014 Gamesa has begun installation of its first G128-5.0 MW offshore prototype, and will start operating the turbine in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Spain, Technology

Gamesa lands a contract to service 400 MW of wind turbines for EDP Renewables in Europe

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The company will manage operation and maintenance (O&M) services and provide technical assistance at 13 wind farms for a period of three years, with an option to extend the contract for another three years Gamesa, a global … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Spain, Technology

Gamesa named a leader in sustainability by ‘The Sustainability Yearbook 2013’

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Gamesa has been rated as Leader in its sector (renewable energy equipment) and has been named a “Gold Class” company in “The Sustainability Yearbook 2013” published by RobecoSAM in collaboration with KPMG. The Sustainability Yearbook analyses the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Marketing, Spain, Technology