Technology Innovation Plan
Our innovation model works with two complementary focuses: “Push” for the development of technology solutions and “Pull” to promote and drive the open innovation ecosystem to find business opportunities, ideas and talent.
Collaboration platforms
The company participates internationally, we work with associations and forums such as Eurelectric, American Gas Association (AGA), Eurogas, International Gas Union (IGU) ,
In Spain, we participate in platforms for electricity grids (FutuRed), energy efficiency (PTE-EE), smart cities (GICI) and the Alliance for Energy Innovation in Spain (ALINNE).
Innovative culture
Innovation is part of our business culture and it is one of our driving forces for development, updated based on our Strategic Vision 2016-2020 for the group.
Innovation and technology are key to changing our activity and keeping abreast of the needs of the customers, as well as to guarantee an efficient, sustainable and safe supply.
Technology lines
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Partnerships
We participate in sector forums and associations, enabling us to talk with the leading experts in each area of technology and weave networks and future partnerships with the agents of innovation. -
LNG
We work to strengthen the transport, storage and distribution infrastructure for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to make it an alternative to oil-based fuels.
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Generation
In power generation, we focus on the development and optimisation of areas such as: renewables and storage and emissions reduction and efficiency in thermoelectric generation.
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Grids
We are behind promoting the value of gas networks and the development of 4.0 electricity grids. - integration of renewables and smart management-. Meanwhile, we promote obtaining natural gas from renewable resources.
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Customers
Smart Client promotes the generation of high added value products and services. It also drives energy efficiency and the use of renewable natural gas in transport.
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Automation
An across-the-board work area of the company that includesinspecting assets with drones, smart data management and automation, as well as sensorisation, loT.
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We are working on
Renewable natural gas
LNG for maritime transport
LNG for rail transport
Natural Gas for Vehicles
Energy efficiency
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Projects
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LNG
DirectLink LNG (2016-2017)
The Floating Universal Transfer System (UTS) is a patented comprehensive solution for ship-to-shore LNG transferring and bunkering, as an alternative to the costly traditional infrastructures (port and jetty) and with a minimal environmental impact.
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Grids
Life Metamorphosis
LIFE Methamorphosis aims to show, on an industrial scale, two innovative systems for waste treatment, Umbrella and Methagro, for the production of biomethane within the framework of promoting renewable energies and mitigating the greenhouse effect.
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Grids
Mixed Renewable Gas Unit (2016-2019)
The main objective of the Mixed Renewable Gas Unit is to increase knowledge on the biomethane production processes (Renewable Gas) in the urban wastewater treatment plant and food industry wastewater treatment plant sector, focusing on injection into the network.
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Grids
RIS3CAT CoSin: synthetic fuels
Development of an alternative for synthetic gases (based on biogenic coal) as large-scale energy storage elements to promote greater intensity in the use of renewable energies.
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Grids
Smart Green Gas (2014 – 2018)
Study on the purification of the biogas obtained from waste treatment plants and its conversion to high-quality biomethane, with 95% concentration, to be injected into the gas network or used as automotive fuel.
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Networks
Power2biomethane
This involves developing an entirely renewable biomethane power generation system based on CO2 and electricity taken from renewable energy surplus dumps through a bioelectro-chemical process in Microbial Electro-chemical System (MES) batteries.
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Networks
Maige
This project forms part of a medium-term strategy to develop advanced monitoring systems for gas and electricity distribution grids and facilities, thereby increasing the safety and reliability of maintenance and supply activities. -
Grids
SEDA Project
The SEDA project is one of the most advanced electricity supply systems in the world, offering new services to customers, reinforcing supply quality and informing the user about incidents on the grid.
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Client
PIDIM (2017-2019)
A smart platform for the design of distributed power generation facilities for energy rehabilitation in buildings with significant consumption such as hotels, offices, schools, sport centres and premises.
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Client
GrowSmarter (2015 - 2019)
GrowSmarter is a European project that seeks to apply a combination of technologies to promote energy savings, a reduction in the environmental impact and improved quality of life in Smart City environments as a pilot.
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Client
COFAST (2014-2018)
The goal is to develop and launch a new solution for quick-charge stations for electric vehicles. The energy to be supplied to vehicles will come from a small-scale cogeneration system run on natural gas.
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ReUseHeat (2017-2019)
To reduce the conventional energy required by buildings by using residual heat, this project aims to develop and demonstrate heat recovery technologies in urban settings.
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Smart Client
DiPCa Project (2017-2018)
The DiPCa project focuses on being able to create a predictive diagnostics system for frequent errors in residential gas wall boilers, based on multivariable sensors, enabling the optimisation of the service offered to our customers.
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Automation
Virtual reality for training in high-risk jobs
Virtual reality simulator for training operators in gas and electric distribution and shared services units. The virtual environment enables training on dangerous jobs without the inconveniences of a real environment.
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