The Europe of Energy: security of supply, competitiveness and sustainability

by Antonio Llardén | 9 May 2017

Europe is constantly in the headlines, but the focus is increasingly different: from the continent’s mostly Europhile media, to the Europhobic face of the media groups most supportive of Brexit. Today we celebrate Europe Day, and we should remember that this day...

Big data’s place in the energy sector

by Antonio Llardén | 24 Apr 2017

The first references to data analysis date from the first half of the 20th century, although it was not until a decade ago when the revolution really set in. In recent years we have moved on from the age of technology to the age of information, and a great opportunity...

Natural gas, energy that has been with us for centuries

by admin | 7 Apr 2017

Natural gas plays a key role in Spain’s industrial fabric, particularly in such major economic sectors as metallurgy, chemicals, refining, paper and building materials. This energy source also plays a vital role in the activity of commercial facilities and services,...

Full speed for the 50-50 target, the theme of International Women’s Day

by Antonio Llardén | 8 Mar 2017

One year ago now I wrote in this space an article on the promotion of female talent in technological and scientific degree courses. The 8th of March is coming around again to remind us of the distance that still separates men and women. It would be naive to think that...

Energy efficiency: environment and competitiveness

by Antonio Llardén | 5 Mar 2017

Every 5 March for the last 19 years we have been celebrating World Energy Efficiency Day with the aim of inviting the public to reflect on the rational use of energy and the need to reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the environment. Energy efficiency is...