The modernization of Spanish industry includes the adoption of the green transition, especially in mobility and energy-related sectors. And the Madrid-Valencia axis could be the best test laboratory for electrification. This is one of the main conclusions of the table on mobility and energy, attended by executives from BP, Endesa, PowerCo and Ford; four companies, II. It focuses on energy supply and mobility within the framework of Madrid. The Valencia business summit, held this Tuesday in Madrid, was attended by Carlos Mazón, president of the Valencian Community, and Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Madrid Community. At this table, public-private sector cooperation was requested for the design of the new energy policy.
“Mobility and energy are the lifeblood of the economy, which is why we wanted to bring this issue to this forum. These are the sectors that drive the economy. In the case of Spain, the automotive sector is one of the main sectors promoting electrification and leading innovation.“explained ANFAC managing director Javier López-Tafall, underlining the huge role that Ford’s investments have played in the Valencian industry in recent years.
Ford’s president, Jesús Alonso, emphasized the value of the Madrid-Valencia axis for the transformation Ford is making. “We hope that the Madrid-Valencia axis will soon become a green, sustainable and electric route. We are not there yet, but we know we need to accelerate and be ambitious to achieve this goal.”, he stated. Alonso stated that the automotive industry is one of the sectors that knows that progress in electrification is necessary, and underlined that Ford is ready to decarbonize in the next 10 years.
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José Bogas, president EndesaHe also emphasized that the Community of Madrid and the Community of Valencia are Spain’s two economic engines.. “Valencia has energy-intensive industries such as Castellón ceramics,” said Bogas, explaining that electrification of demand is a fundamental part of the energy transition. “Energy transition plans are ambitious, but it is important that they are there.” Bogas also emphasized that government taxation harms the Spanish industry, while foreign operators are punished less.
PowerCO CFO Javier Rivera explained that electrification is necessary and there is no room to postpone it. “There is no need to ask any more questions. We already produce 100% renewable energy and we must ensure that these energies become widespread. The energy transition is an opportunity for Spain’s modernization and a great lever for its competitiveness. On the other hand, BP President Andrés Guevara is looking forward to the energy sector of the future.” He explained that the regulatory framework needed to be accelerated. “There must be public-private sector cooperation so that we can have competitive regulations on energy issues.”, said. Guevara insisted that work should continue on initiatives such as biofuels and underlined BP’s presence in both the Valencian Community and Madrid.