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Today, the informational meeting “Green Gas: Economic, Social, and Environmental Impact in Spain” was held, organized by the EFE Agency and the Green Gas, Yes platform. The event brought together representatives from various autonomous communities, experts, and academics to discuss the strategic potential of biogas in the country.
Manuel García, Director General of Energy Policy and Mines, emphasized the government’s commitment to the development of renewable gases. “With the gas package, we aim to simplify the process and provide certainty to the sector so it can make its investments. We are also considering creating mechanisms that encourage the demand for green gas,” García stated during his address.
Officials from autonomous communities such as Andalusia, the Valencian Community, and Catalonia agreed that green gas must play a central role in Spain’s roadmap towards decarbonization. They stressed the urgent need to reduce bureaucracy and project timelines, obstacles that hinder the effective deployment of this energy source, which is crucial for achieving the country’s economic goals.
Cristobal Sánchez, Deputy Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mines of Andalusia, stated that green gas is an effective ecological solution, as it is based on natural resources and utilizes waste. Felipe Carrasco, Secretary for Industry and Consumption of the Valencian Generalitat, emphasized that collaboration between the public and private sectors is essential to advance in this area, calling for the establishment of a clear regulatory framework to facilitate development.
Jaume Margarit, from the Catalan Energy Institute, pointed out the importance of transforming livestock waste into biogas to combat soil pollution and highlighted the need to raise awareness about the benefits of these plants. Fidel López Soria, CEO of Redexis, underscored that Spain has significant potential for green gas production, suggesting it could fully meet household thermal demand before 2040.
During a panel of experts, representatives from academic institutions such as CIEMAT and CSIC agreed that green gas represents a safe, scalable, and available option, requiring no modifications to the existing infrastructure.
The event also discussed the economic impact of green gas, estimating that it could mobilize up to 40 billion euros in investments and generate over 20,000 direct jobs in rural areas, without adding costs for households or affecting industrial competitiveness. The Green Gas, Yes platform, composed of various stakeholders, seeks to promote biogas as a clean and sustainable energy alternative, emphasizing that Spain cannot miss this vital opportunity in its energy transition.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
