- More than 150 professionals from industry, energy and transport attended the "Technological Neutrality, Brand Spain" conference in Madrid today, reflecting the sector's interest in addressing decarbonization from an integrated perspective.
Madrid, Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Decarbonizing transport requires a technologically neutral approach, capable of integrating all available solutions in a complementary way and adapting to different sectoral realities. This was one of the main conclusions of the meeting.“Technological neutrality, Brand
Spain”, organized by CRECEMOS, Gasnam, SERNAUTO and SHYNE. The event, which was opened by the Director General of Industrial Strategy and SMEs of the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, Teresa Parejo, brought together in Madrid more than 150 representatives from the industrial, energy, transport and other sectors.
public administration.
During the meeting, the speakers agreed that Achieving European and national climate goals requires a phased and technologically inclusive approach, which combines the different possible solutions such as renewable fuels (gaseous and liquid) and electrification, especially in the transport sectors that are most difficult to electrify, such as heavy road transport, maritime, air or rail transport.
In this context, it has become clear that the Decarbonization of transportation does not depend on a single solution, but on a set of complementary alternatives, which include liquid fuels
and gaseous (such as biogases, biofuels, synthetic fuels and hydrogen and its derivatives), as well as lower carbon intensity fuels, which allow for reduced emissions and adaptation to the needs of different modes of transport, taking advantage in many cases of existing infrastructure and technologies.
The role of different technologies in the decarbonization of transport
The first panel discussion analyzed the complementary role of the various available solutions as key drivers for effectively reducing emissions. In this context, Claudio Rodríguez, Director of Technical Services and Technology at Enagás, emphasized the importance of integrating technologies and stakeholders to accelerate the decarbonization of transport, and highlighted the development of energy infrastructure and corridors as key elements for a sustainable and competitive transition.
The Director of Mobility for Molgas, Carlos Salinas, has highlighted The role of biomethane as an immediate solution for heavy transport, as it has proven to be a viable and competitive option for moving towards cleaner heavy transport, aligned with the circular economy. For her part, the director
Raquel Ferret, Business Development Manager at CIC energiGUNE, highlighted technological innovation as a lever for accelerating the deployment of clean solutions. Similarly, Tamara Galindo, Renewable Fuels Strategy and Improvement Manager at Repsol, He pointed out that technological neutrality is key to an orderly and viable energy transition., by allowing the use of existing industrial capabilities and moving towards competitive mobility that generates employment, investment and value for Spain.
The industry's commitment to sustainable mobility
The following panel has focused on the role of industry as a driver of the energy transition, highlighting the technological and industrial capacity of the Spanish business sector. In this regard, Roberto Miguel-Nieto, Global Design Director and Director of the Spanish R&D Center at HORSE Technologies, advocated an evolutionary vision of the energy transition, emphasizing that industry does not advance in leaps, but rather through transitions, and highlighting the development of highly optimized hybrid and electrified technologies, capable of operating with e-fuels or low-carbon fuels, as a realistic bridge towards decarbonization.
From the railway sector, Talgo's Director of Innovation, Emilio García, has emphasized that The Spanish industry has made a significant effort to develop mature and scalable technological solutions, highlighting the importance of having stable regulatory frameworks and mechanisms for
Financing that will accelerate their commercial deployment. Regarding the aeronautical sector, Javier Augusto Arnaldo, Head of Sustainability at Airbus Spain, pointed out that the decarbonization of aviation is both a challenge and an opportunity, and highlighted the role of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and, in the longer term, hydrogen, as key vectors for moving towards more efficient aviation. For his part, Jesús Puelles, Managing Director for Iberia & Africa at Marine Power Sales of Wärtsilä, stated that operational efficiency must be at the heart of any decarbonization strategy for maritime transport.
Finally, Minerva González, Head of Hydrogen Generation at Navantia Seanergies, explained that their CoEx Green Energies center of excellence has developed “Sisprove”, an analytical tool to compare hydrogen, its vectors and energy transformation technologies, and evaluate options
more efficient and sustainable propulsion and auxiliary generation.
In addition, AVIA showcased a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) tractor unit, presenting a zero-emission heavy-duty mobility solution ideal for long-distance freight transport. The event was supported and coordinated by the Higher Technical School of Engineering and Industrial Design (ETSIDI) of the Polytechnic University of Madrid, which hosted the event at its facilities, strengthening the link between academia and industry in the transition to more sustainable mobility.
Technological neutrality as a competitive advantage
The meeting concluded with a message shared by all participants: technological neutrality is a strategic advantage that has allowed progress in the decarbonization of transport without compromising competitiveness, employment or industrial leadership.
The organizing entities insist on the need for stable regulatory frameworks, clear signals to the market, and public policies aligned with technological reality, which will consolidate Spain as a European benchmark in clean mobility solutions under the umbrella of the Spain brand.
About the organizers
GROWING – Renewable fuels and circular economy in Spain for sustainable mobilitye, It is a multi-sector association representing companies across the renewable fuels value chain (liquid and gaseous, of biological and non-biological origin), encompassing raw materials, production, mobility, logistics, and land, sea, and air transport, as well as academia. Its main objective is to position these fuels as a readily available, effective, and affordable alternative that contributes to decarbonization.
Gasnam Gasnam is the technology platform driving sustainable land, sea, and air transport in Spain and Portugal, integrating over 160 partners across the entire biomethane (bioCNG and bioLNG), renewable hydrogen, and related products value chain. For over ten years, Gasnam has organized Green Gas Mobility.
Summit, whose next edition will be held on June 17 and 18, 2026 in La
Nave (Madrid).
SERNAUTO It is the Spanish Association of Automotive Suppliers. Founded in 1967, it represents over 851% of the sector's revenue through its member companies. It represents an industry comprised of more than 1,000 companies that supply components to vehicle manufacturing plants and the aftermarket. This strategic sector generated over €41.238 billion in revenue in Spain in 2024, supporting 325,200 direct and indirect jobs. It is the third largest exporting sector, directly accounting for 601% of production, and reaching 821% when considering components installed in exported vehicles.
SHYNE It is a catalytic and driving association for renewable hydrogen projects, aiming to transform the national economy into a decarbonized, sustainable, and competitive industry. Promoted by eight leading companies (Alsa, Bosch, Enagás, Enagás Renovable, Exolumm Navantia Seanergies, Repsol, and Talgo), with over 30 organizations spanning the entire hydrogen value chain, its objective is to position Spain as a European leader by promoting a more sustainable and competitive industry and mobility sector.
