In a world experiencing deep transformations accelerated by geopolitical conflicts, Aragon plays a leading role in a “state issue” such as energy. It is a “cross-cutting” issue at political, social and economic levels. Thanks to being one of the regions “The most perfect” in renewable energy, The autonomous community has become the “vanguard” of the ecological transition and energy sovereignty desired by Spain and the European Union (EU). Achieving this goal is also Strategic for national security, as seen with “Putin’s gas blackmail” and the imbalances this triggered in the old continent.
This was highlighted on Friday in Villanueva de Gállego (Zaragoza). José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and CooperationCEOE of Aragon, during the closing of the Sella Forum International Conference on innovation in energy management in industry, organized by the Industry and Energy Forum with the support of Aragon Energy Group, University of Zaragoza, R&A Comunicación and Opinion360. .
“For the first time in our history “Spain is in a position to work towards achieving true energy autonomy.”Referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the war between Israel and Hamas, the minister stated that this was a priority challenge after “the shocks that we had to endure and that were unthinkable” until some time ago. “All this leads us to realize that It’s time to make these transformations and Spain is leading them within the EU,” he added.
In this context, he believes that Aragon has great opportunities due to the competitiveness of energy prices it offers to companies, thanks to a “very comprehensive development in renewable energy”, thus becoming the “avant-garde” of this sector at the national level. and at European level. He emphasized that this helped, “privileged geostrategic situation” and good electrical communications with Catalonia, the Basque Country or the Valencian Community, As well as “international connectivity capacity” via the Pyrenees.
A privileged country for the sustainability of the data sector
“We must continue to invest in energy networks,” Albares emphasized. It will allow Aragon to “attract investment”, create more qualified employment and launch more companies on logistics platforms. The minister also praised the “great human capital” that society has thanks to large companies. Stellantis or Amazon“Those who need clean and affordable energy at a stable and affordable price” is something this land offers.
“There will be no climate revolution without the climate transformation of industry,” he emphasized. At this point, he explained that if the data sector was considered as a country, it would be the fifth most polluting country in the world, but “there are solutions.” If these companies, which are “indispensable to our lives”, are located in Aragon, they can “directly” reduce their carbon footprint by more than 80%, and in some cases up to 100%, thanks to the availability of renewable energy. ““This can only be offered in Europe by Spain, with Aragon leading the way.” He concluded.