Phase II Environmental Due Diligence: what it is, when it is required and why it is key in risk management

En EHS Techniques somos especialistas en auditorías de Environmental Due Diligence y en el análisis técnico y normativo de riesgos ambientales asociados a activos industriales.

What is a Phase II Environmental Due Diligence? Phase II Environmental Due Diligence is a detailed technical study aimed at confirming the existence of contamination or environmental risks previously identified in a Phase I assessment. This analysis enables an accurate evaluation of the environmental condition of a site through sampling and specific testing. Unlike Phase[…]

Environmental, Urban Planning, and Social Prefeasibility Studies: The key to securing your investment

When developing a new energy or industrial project—whether it is a renewable gas plant, photovoltaic, wind, an energy storage system, or even data centers—choosing the right location is one of the first challenges. Identifying a plot with a good location or a viable grid connection is not enough. If the land presents insurmountable legal, environmental,[…]

Local Integration Plans for Renewable Energy: What They Are and Why They Matter

Castilla-La Mancha Edition A growing sector. An outstanding debt to the territory. Castilla-La Mancha is already Spain’s leading autonomous community in solar photovoltaic generation. With nearly 16,000 MW of installed renewable capacity out of a total of 17,866 MW (representing 88% of the regional energy mix), the region has transformed in just a few years[…]

Ordinary vs. simplified EIA: Key differences according to Law 21/2013

First of all, it is useful to distinguish between 2 acronyms that are sometimes confused: EIA and EsIA. The acronym EIA corresponds to the abbreviation for Environmental Impact Assessment, while EsIA corresponds to Environmental Impact Study. Environmental assessment is an administrative procedure designed to identify, describe, and assess the significant effects that certain public or[…]

EHS Techniques contributions to the public consultations for RDL 07/2026

At EHS Techniques, we believe that the energy transition is only possible if it is socially just and environmentally excellent. For this reason, we have contributed our technical vision, based on years of experience on the ground, to the consultations for RDL 07/2026. Biomethane Excellence Seal Our vision on the local integration of plants We[…]

BREEAM: What it is, why it is important, and how it can add value to your assets

Sustainability has become a key factor in the development and management of real estate assets. In this context, certifications such as BREEAM have established themselves as international reference tools for evaluating and improving the environmental and social performance of buildings. What is BREEAM? BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a certification method that[…]

DISCOVER AMLD Technology: What is it and how does it contribute to methane emissions detection?

In the current climate emergency, the detection and control of methane emissions is a key topic of debate. With a global warming potential 80 times higher than that of CO2 and responsible for more than 25% of the warming we are currently experiencing, its mitigation and control is the fastest way to curb rising temperatures.[…]

Environmental Training: The strategic pillar for ISO 14001 success

Is training just a paperwork formality or a shield against legal and operational risks? In an increasingly regulated business environment, having a management manual is no longer enough; organizations need their teams to know what to do, how to do it, and why it is vital. In this context, ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO[…]

Emergency environmental assessment of the potential consequences of discharges into watercourses in emergency situations

One of our clients operates two power generation plants, both located in Andalusia, where energy is generated by burning biomass, primarily olive grove waste such as olive pomace. Heavy rainfall between late 2025 and early 2026, particularly in January, meant that the water storage capacity for water that had been in contact with the biomass[…]

Land Management in Renewable Energy Tenders

Land is much more than just its local administration Why is territorial knowledge a key factor in renewable project evaluation? Los criterios de evaluación en los concursos públicos han evolucionado. Hoy se valora la capacidad de anticipar riesgos, gestionar impactos y garantizar la sostenibilidad del proyecto en el tiempo. Conocer el territorio implica comprender el[…]