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ENCE Biomass Plant Boosts AIQBE

At a glance
  • Grupo ENCE will start building a 50MW low-emission biomass plant in Huelva.
  • The plant will increase biomass consumption to 400,000 tons per year.
  • The Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo de Andalucía offers support for new and existing companies in the region.
  • AIQBE will have over 2,000MW of installed power with this new plant.

New Biomass Plant in Huelva

The Counselor for Employment, Business and Commerce, José Sánchez Maldonado, has announced that Grupo ENCE will begin construction on a new low-emission biomass power plant in Huelva. This plant will have a capacity of 50MW.

Support for Enterprises

The “Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo de Andalucía” (IDEA) has opened calls for enterprises and companies seeking support. This initiative is available not only to those already operating in the region but also to new entrants.

Environmental and Economic Impact

The new power plant will feature state-of-the-art environmental technology. It is expected to significantly boost economic activity and create employment opportunities in the area. With the plant operational, biomass consumption will rise to 400,000 tons per year, contributing to a total installed power of 140MW.

CO2 Emissions Reduction

The plant will help reduce CO2 emissions, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation. Biomass is considered one of the most balanced technologies in terms of CO2 emissions.

AIQBE's Growing Capacity

With the addition of this new biomass plant, AIQBE will consolidate its position as a leading entity in electric generation in Spain, boasting over 2,000MW of installed power.