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Asturias, at the forefront of sustainable shipbuilding

The launching of the catamaran ‘Eleanor Roosevelt’, manufactured in Gijón and propelled by liquefied natural gas, is a technological milestone at a time of great activity and strength of the Asturian shipyards

A few days ago the launching of the fast ferry ‘Eleanor Roosevelt’ took place at the Armón Shipyard in Gijón. Commissioned by the Baleària company, it is the first high-speed passenger catamaran to sail propelled by liquefied natural gas.

This pioneering and innovative project, a milestone for the shipbuilding industry in Asturias, has been supported by leading Spanish and international partners and has involved an investment of 90 million euros.

29 September, 2020 /  
Presencia de Asturias en WindEurope Offshore 2019

Asturias explores ways of business with the big players in the offshore wind sector

A large delegation from Asturias was present this week in Copenhagen (Denmark) at ‘WindEurope Offshore 2019’, the most important international conference of the offshore wind industry and in which our region demonstrated that it has a very important role to play in the future of this sector.

Invest in Asturias was part of the Asturian institutional delegation at the conference, organised by the Sociedad de Promoción Exterior Principado de Asturias S.A. (ASTUREX) and integrated by the Ports of Gijón and Avilés, the technological centre IDONIAL and a representation of Asturian companies that already work for the offshore wind sector.

28 November, 2019 /  
WindEurope Offshore Copenhagen 2019 Asturias

Asturias, an integral partner for the offshore wind industry

An Asturian delegation will show in ‘WindEurope Offshore Copenhagen 2019’ the capabilities of the region in the field of energy at sea

Asturias will have a very prominent presence in ‘WindEurope Offshore 2019’, the cutting-edge international conference for the offshore wind industry and where our region will be shown as an integral partner for investments in the offshore wind sector.

16 October, 2019 / No Comments /  

Asturias presents its “Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Hub –AM2H” at Offshore Energy 2018



Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) is Europe’s leading offshore energy event. It takes place on October 23 and 24 in Amsterdam and it has become a global benchmark concerning marine energy industry, oil&gas and offshore wind, gathering the most influential companies and stakeholders in the sector.

20 institutions and companies located in Asturias participate in the fair. The business promotional initiative is led by the Minister of Employment, Industry and Tourism, Isaac Pola; also it has the participation of the managing director of IDEPA, Eva Pando, and the director of Asturex, Teresa Vigón.

As the Minister of Industry has pointed out “This sector, offshore wind, combines the logistical and industrial capabilities of Asturias. The fair involves more than 600 companies from 90 countries. It is a great opportunity to strengthen and consolidate the presence of the Asturian industry in a growing sector “.

23 October, 2018 /