In Spain, e-commerce giant Amazon is packing and delivering groceries for Valencia customers using biobased bags made from vegetable materials, including corn starch and vegetable oils. The new, recyclable bags were developed by materials experts at Italian company Novamont, part of ENI-owned Versalis, with support from materials scientists at Amazon. The bags are durable, food […]
In Spain, Adif and the company Exolum have signed a collaboration agreement to study the creation of a railway logistics network that, by connecting Exolum’s facilities to the Adif network, will facilitate the transport of CO2, ammonia, methanol, biofuels and other raw materials. This will allow the market to be offered an immediate, versatile and […]
In Spain, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is participating in a European research project, called BIOntier, which is developing more sustainable materials than conventional ones, known as biocomposites, for industrial sectors such as the automotive, aeronautics, energy storage and water treatment industries. Biocomposites developed by BIOntier cover applications as diverse as vehicle components, battery […]
In Spain, United European Car Carriers (UECC) has performed the first-ever ship refueling operation in Spain with a truck-borne shipment of liquefied biomethane (LBM) to widen access to supplies of the sustainable fuel and bolster the country’s circular economy. In the landmark event at the Port of Vigo overseen by the president of the port, […]
In Spain, Naturgy has signed a strategic alliance with Hispania Silva, a company specialising in waste recovery with extensive experience in the agricultural sector, for the construction of a minimum of 20 biomethane production plants, which could reach up to 30. The plants that form part of this alliance, which will be distributed throughout Spain […]
In Spain, El Periodico de la Energia reported that Moeve has supplied a total of 18,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel in 2024 as part of the company’s various partnerships to accelerate the decarbonization of air transport. Moeve already has alliances with groups such as Iberia, Binter, Vueling, Air Nostrum, TUI, Volotea, Wizz Air and […]
In Spain, startup S.Lab has launched its fully automated production line for converting agricultural waste, linen and hemp into biodegradable packaging. The facility, located at Coín, has the capacity to produce 30,000 units per month. The company was originally based in Spain, but moved due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Julia Bialetska, CEO and co-founder of […]
In Spain, Moeve and easyJet have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the decarbonization of air transport by promoting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), moving forward with a joint commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of air transport. The agreement gives easyJet access to SAF for six years, from 2025 until 2030, on the airline’s […]
In Spain, Tikehau Capital and Igneo Infrastructure Partners announced the completion of the sale of ENSO to Igneo. Headquartered in Madrid, ENSO is Spain’s leading integrated bioenergy platform, specializing in the engineering, development, financing, construction, operation and supply of electric, thermal and cogeneration biomass plants. These facilities are designed for large thermal-intensive industrial clients aiming […]
In Spain, Ence has closed the acquisition of a biomethane generation plant in the municipality of La Galera (Tarragona). The facility, which extends over five hectares, is designed to produce up to 50 GWh of biomethane per year, with its corresponding sustainability certificates. The company has also signed a 15-year agreement with a major gas […]
