vinci awarded major 2G bio fuel contract in spain

VINCI Wins Major Contract in Spain for Biofuel Plant

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Grupo Cobra and Masa, both subsidiaries of Cobra IS, have been awarded the electrical, piping, and industrial mechanical works for Spain’s largest second-generation (2G) biofuel plant, to be constructed in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva.

Key Highlights:

  • Project Location: Palos de la Frontera, Huelva Province, Spain
  • Client: Moeve and Apical
  • Contractors: Grupo Cobra & Masa (Subsidiaries of Cobra IS)
  • Estimated Project Cost: €1.2 Billion
  • Annual Production Capacity: 500,000 Tonnes of Sustainable Fuels
  • Fuel Types: SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) and HVO100 (Renewable Diesel)
  • Raw Materials: Agricultural Waste and Used Cooking Oil
  • Environmental Design: 100% Recycled Water Use and 75% Lower CO₂ Emissions
  • Emission Reduction Impact: Avoids Nearly 3 Million Tonnes of CO₂ Annually
  • Technology Edge: Cutting-edge Processing & Environmental Sustainability
  • Strategic Synergy: Located Adjacent to Moeve’s La Rábida Energy Park
  • Parent Group Revenue (2024, Spain): €3.8 Billion (Cobra IS: €3.2 Billion)

The €1.2 billion facility is strategically located beside Moeve’s La Rábida Energy Park, allowing for enhanced operational synergies. Once operational, the plant will produce 500,000 tonnes of sustainable fuels annually, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO100).

vinci wins major contract in spain for bio fuel

This advanced facility will utilize agricultural residues and used cooking oil as feedstock, aligning with global trends in circular economy and bio-waste valorization.

A key highlight of this project is its cutting-edge design focused on sustainability. The plant will operate using only recycled water and is designed to cut CO₂ emissions by 75% compared to conventional fossil-based plants—equivalent to avoiding nearly 3 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

vinci awarded major bio fuel contract in spain

This flagship project not only reflects Cobra IS’s commitment to transport decarbonization in Europe but also strengthens Spain’s leadership in the global clean energy space.

The announcement comes in the context of strong performance by the VINCI Group in Spain, which recorded €3.8 billion in revenue in 2024, including €3.2 billion from Cobra IS, underlining its continued dominance in energy infrastructure.

Source: https://www.vinci.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/vinci-wins-major-contract-innovative-biofuel-plant-spain

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