China Three Gorges opens a technical office in Gijón Asturias

China Three Gorges to open in Asturias an office to oversee all its energy constructions in Europe

With the support of IDEPA, the office will be located in the Scientific & Technological Park of Gijón

China Three Gorges (CTG), the largest renewable energy group in China, chooses Asturias to establish an engineering division to oversee all of its energy constructions in Europe.

CTG is boosting the production of green energy and will open a technical office in Gijón for construction supervision, commissioning, and technical support activities.

To establish itself in Asturias, China Three Gorges has received the support of the Economic Development Agency of Asturias (IDEPA). The office will be located in the Impulsa Building, a business incubator belonging to the Gijón City Council and placed next to the former Universidad Laboral.

Why Asturias: low turnover rate and technical qualifications of workers

These headquarters will have approximately 20 jobs in different phases. The company valued the low turnover rate of workers and the technical qualifications of the human resources available in Asturias as some reasons to set up in our region.

China Three Gorges Spain (CTGS) is part of China Three Gorges (Europe), a subsidiary of CTG Group, China’s largest clean energy group and the world’s largest hydropower company. It has around 115 GW of consolidated installed capacity worldwide (more than all the electrical power of any kind installed in Spain).

CTG Europe is a strategic partner of EDP Energía, with a strong presence in Asturias (EDP’s Spanish headquarters are in Oviedo). CTG is the largest shareholder (19.03%) of the Portuguese company, and has made significant investments in other clean energy generation platforms in Spain, Portugal, Germany, the United Kingdom and Greece.

19 December, 2022 /

The Campus of Mieres, a business incubator with the University of Oviedo as an ally

The Research Building of this University environment offers space for the installation of businesses

The Campus of Mieres favours relations between the university, industry, entrepreneurs, and investors

Choosing the right location is a fundamental step when setting up a business or moving to a new site. And Asturias has suitable spaces for different company profiles.

For example, the Research Building on the Campus of Mieres, located in a knowledge environment as important as the University of Oviedo.

The first floor of this building houses a business incubator that currently consists of three spaces of between 39 and 49 useful square metres.

3 November, 2021 /

A full view of Asturias capabilities at the Global Investment Convention GIC III

Invest in Asturias was part of this digital event, aimed at potential investors from all over the world

Invest in Asturias took part this week in the Global Investment Convention GIC III, a prestigious digital event for potential investors and investment agencies all over the world managed by Crescendo Worldwide.

During this convention, we showed the strong capabilities of Asturias for attracting investment in sectors like metal, innovative manufacturing, health, or Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

22 October, 2021 /

Two Asturian health infrastructures, among the most appreciated in Spain

The Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute has been chosen again as the best private ophthalmological centre in Spain

The Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA) ranks 18th among the 100 public hospitals with the best reputation

The Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute has been chosen again as the best private ophthalmological centre in Spain, and the Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA) ranks 18th among the 100 public hospitals with the best reputation. Both health infrastructures are located in Oviedo.

These are some of the results of the 2020 ranking of the Health Reputation Monitor (MRS), which rates the opinion held of the Spanish healthcare system. The ranking is based on the answers of more than 6,000 surveys of professionals, users, and the Media.

28 May, 2021 /

New support line for the setting up of emerging industries in Asturias

The Regional Government allocates 4 million euros to companies that want to set up in Asturias with an innovative project

Faced with the current delicate economic situation that we are still suffering due to the COVID19 pandemic, the Government of Asturias takes the initiative with a series of measures for a strong boost to the recovery of the Asturian business fabric.

Sociedad Regional de Promoción (SRP) allocates 14.5 million euros to three new lines of financing to support companies affected by COVID19, the setting up of innovative industries to the region, and the creation and growth of startups.

28 April, 2021 /

Asturias business location IDEPA Invest in Asturias CCINCE China

“Asturias, your business location”, an event in search of investments by Chinese companies

This event led by IDEPA and CCINCE tried to connect the investment strategies of Chinese companies interested in Spain with the opportunities offered by our region

IDEPA – Invest in Asturias delivers customised attention to each project of investment

The Economic Development Agency of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA) and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Investment in Spain (CCINCE) held on April, 14th., “Asturias, your business location”, an online seminar with representatives of Chinese companies based in Spain, belonging to different productive sectors with potential interest in investing in our region.

This special event was held within the framework of the Investment Attraction Strategy promoted by the Regional Ministry of Industry, Employment and Economic Promotion and led by IDEPA.

20 April, 2021 / No Comments /

A growing interest in investing in Asturias despite the COVID19 pandemic

The Economic Development Institute of the Principality of Asturias has received 59 applications for aid from companies that want to invest

What can Asturias do to attract economic activity? Eva Pando, Managing Director of the Economic Development Institute of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA), outlined the keys to our region’s strategy to remain an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign investment during a debate organised by the Asturian newspaper La Nueva España,

Pando presented some data that gives an idea that, despite the crisis associated with the coronavirus pandemic, there is interest in companies to develop projects in our region. “We have received 59 applications for aid from companies that want to invest,” she said, adding that IDEPA is also working with 22 technology-based companies that have plans for Asturias.

16 October, 2020 /

Remote work Spain Asturias safe work paradise

#SafeWorkParadise, a campaign to encourage teleworking from Asturias

Through the area Invest in Asturias, IDEPA seeks to attract talent to a region that has ideal conditions for remote work

The situation resulting from the COVID19 pandemic has brought a new scenario to the world economy. Months of confinement and almost total paralysis of economic and business activity have led to an increase in teleworking, a circumstance that is both uncertain and hopeful, also for Asturias.

Many companies and professionals were not used to working remotely. However, many other organisations have been developing this methodology for years, endeavouring to make this form of inter-company communication possible and demonstrating that it is real and productive.

13 August, 2020 / 1

Two days of your agenda to help you invest in Asturias!

Are you looking for a European territory where your company can set up and grow in a safe environment with great potential for economic development? We offer you Asturias. And we invite you to visit us to see first-hand that we are what you are looking for.

We will design a personalized agenda for you, free of charge and confidential, for two days in Asturias so that you can get to know all the tools that the Institute for Economic Development of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA) offers you to invest in the region with total security and possibilities of success.

12 February, 2020 /

Asturias topped Spanish GDP growth in 2017

Figures published by the Spanish National Institute of Statistics (INE) position Asturias as the autonomous community with the highest GDP growth in 2017. The year-on-year advance was 3.8%, exceeding the Spanish average (3%) by 0.8 points, and the European average (2.4%) by 1.4 points. The subsequent positions were Cantabria and Aragon with a 3.4% growth rate, followed by Madrid with 3.3%.

The Asturian industrial sector, with an increase of 8.1%, was the greatest driving force behind the region’s GDP growth. Professional and scientific activities (7.1%), and construction (6.1%) were also an influencing factor on the increase in GDP in Asturias, allowing it to secure the top spot in the ranking of autonomous communities. Likewise, sectors such as IT and communications (3.4%), and trade (2.5%) revealed GDP increases throughout 2017.

The Hispalink integrated regional modelling network envisages an increase in GDP in Asturias of 2.6% in 2018.

Source: La Nueva España

9 January, 2019 /

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