The modernization of Spanish industry is increasingly tied to a green transition, especially in mobility and energy sectors. The Madrid–Valencia corridor is positioned as an ideal proving ground for electrification. This view emerged from a mobility and energy table that gathered executives from BP, Endesa, PowerCo, and Ford, representing four major companies focused on energy supply and mobility within the Madrid region. The Valencia summit, held this week in Madrid, brought together leaders including Carlos Mazón, president of the Valencian Community, and Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Madrid Community. The session called for heightened public–private collaboration to shape the next energy policy framework.
“Valencia Port is a strategic project for the country”
Mobility and energy were described as the lifeblood of the economy, and the forum was seen as the right place to address them. ANFAC’s managing director, Javier López-Tafall, highlighted the pivotal role of Ford’s investments in strengthening the Valencian industrial landscape in recent years, underscoring how electrification and innovation are driving the sector forward. [Citation: ANFAC, Ford statements]
Ford’s president, Jesús Alonso, stressed the Madrid–Valencia axis as a cornerstone of Ford’s transformation. “We anticipate the Madrid–Valencia corridor becoming a green, sustainable, electric route soon. We may not be there yet, but accelerating progress and raising ambition are essential,” he said. Alonso noted that the automotive industry recognizes electrification as a necessity and affirmed Ford’s readiness to decarbonize within the next decade. [Citation: Ford leadership remarks]
Development engines
José Bogas, president of Endesa, pointed to Madrid and Valencia as Spain’s two economic engines. “Valencia hosts energy-intensive industries such as Castellón ceramics,” he explained, linking demand electrification to the broader energy transition. He added that the transition plans are bold and must be backed by clear policy support, while acknowledging that taxes can impact domestic industry and that foreign operators sometimes face lighter regulatory burdens. [Citation: Endesa remarks]
PowerCo chief financial officer Javier Rivera asserted that electrification is non-negotiable and cannot be delayed. “There is no need to ask more questions. We already produce 100% renewable energy, and these energies must become widespread. The energy transition represents a modernization lever and a driver of competitiveness for Spain,” Rivera stated. BP president Andrés Guevara also looked ahead to the future energy sector, stressing the importance of accelerating the regulatory framework. “Public–private cooperation is essential to achieving competitive energy regulations,” he noted, and emphasized ongoing initiatives in biofuels and BP’s presence in both the Valencian Community and Madrid. [Citation: PowerCo, BP statements]