Renewable energy in Portugal: solar evolution and energy transition

Portugal continues to transform its electricity matrix. According to the latest report by the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG), the country is moving forward with the integration of clean sources into its energy system. We directly analyze the sector’s key data and explain how EHS Techniques facilitates project development in the Portuguese market. Electricity[…]

Scope 3: The Big Challenge in Corporate Carbon Footprint

An increasing number of companies are calculating their carbon footprint to understand the climate impact of their operations, anticipate new regulatory requirements, and respond to the demands of clients, investors, and other stakeholders. However, many organizations start by analyzing only their Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from electricity) emissions. This first[…]

From the surface to the subsoil: the evolution of environmental legislation in Spain

The Spanish regulatory framework governing potentially polluting activities has undergone significant changes. This process began to take shape with the landmark Royal Decree 9/2005, which regulated activities that could potentially contaminate the soil. It has subsequently been updated with Royal Decree 665/2023 on the protection of groundwater. The regulations governing contaminated soil and groundwater in[…]

Feasibility and Demand Tenders for Data Centers

Power grid availability has become one of the main challenges for data center development in Spain. Demand growth, driven by artificial intelligence, cloud services, and the digitization of the economy, has led numerous transmission grid nodes to reach their capacity limits. In this context, securing grid access no longer depends solely on submitting an application.[…]

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[…]

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