BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTHCARE
 Spanish Region Supports MSU in Stem Cell Research |
INFRASTRUCTURE
ACS Strengthens Position in U.S.
ACS signed an agreement for the purchase of New York construction firm, John P. Picone. The company told Spanish CNMV (National Commission of Market Values) the initial acquisition consists of 80 percent purchase to be complete after four years. More...
Brufau Receives Global Business Leader Award
Antoni Brufau, chairman of Spanish infrastructure company Repsol, received the Global Business Leader Award from the American Chamber of Commerce in Spain. Brufau was the first person to receive this award in recognition for his international business contribution to a responsible economic globalization. The award, inaugurated in 2009, is meant as an instrument for public diplomacy between Spain and the U.S. More...
ACCIONA is focusing on innovation by spending 23 million Euros (approximately $32 million USD) on four innovative projects during the next four years. The projects are part of a CENIT program (National Strategic consortiums for Technological Research), part of Spain's Ingenio 2010 Research Program. More.. |
HIGH-SPEED RAIL
RENFE's New, Low Cost HSR Model
RENFE plans to make trains the most common means of transportation in Spain by developing a new low cost high-speed train with affordable rates to attract travelers that are presently put off by high prices. More... |
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Elecnor to Build Five Wind Farms in Brazil
The Spanish company, Elecnor, announced the consortium formed by Elecnor and Enerfin of the Brazil Energy Society has been awarded 96 megawatts (MW) of wind energy to build five wind farms in Brazil, an investment of €83 million ($261 million USD). More... |
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WATER TREATMENT & DESALINATION
Renewable Energy Used in Mediterranean Desal Plant
Acuamed, a state-owned water company operating in the Mediterranean, has awarded Spanish Iberdrola S.A. the electrical supply of all its plants, including its largest desalination plant in Torrevieja in 2010. More...
Spain Assists in Increase of Water Distribution in Africa
Spain assists in increasing the distribution of drinking water in Cape Verde, Africa, by financing a loan of €3.3 million ($4.7 million USD) to expand its desalination unit. More... |
AEROSPACE
Spain Collaborates in Boeing A400M and B787 In 2009, the Basque aeronautic industry contributed to the first flight of the Airbus A400M, a military transport aircraft. A total of 21 Basque companies, part of HEGAN, a Basque aeronautical and space group, took part in the project. More... |
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