Spain’s New Regulatory Landscape for Data Centers

The Data Processing Center (DPC) sector is going through a defining moment in Spain. The MITECO has launched the public consultation period for the draft Royal Decree on the sustainability of data centers.

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Join our sessions at the International Bioenergy Congress

Presenting our solutions for renewable gas project development and LDAR methodology at the 2026 Renewable Gas Trade Fair.

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Emission Reduction Plans: Turning Data into a Strategic Roadmap

Design your Emissions Reduction Plan with EHS Techniques. Turn your data into a strategic, realistic roadmap aligned with your business goals.

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Scope 3: The Big Challenge in Corporate Carbon Footprint

Many organizations already measure their direct emissions. However, most of their climate impact usually lies hidden outside their offices and factories: across procurement, transport, supply chains, or waste management.

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Integrated IPPC permitting and community engagement in Data Centers

How to Integrate Integrated Environmental Authorization (IEA) and Community Engagement into Data Center Design Using the RIBA Framework

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Renewable energy in Portugal: solar evolution and energy transition

Key Renewable Energy Data in Portugal According to DGEG: Discover How We Accelerate Your International Projects

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Feasibility and Demand Tenders for Data Centers

Securing grid access is no longer just a matter of submitting an application: MITECO allocates power capacity through competitive demand tenders, where projects compete based on environmental, economic, and maturity criteria.

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

How should you approach a standard EIA versus a simplified EIA? We analyse the technical requirements, administrative deadlines and how to process your project with confidence.

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

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.

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Renewable Energy in Portugal 2026: DGEG Analysis

During the most recent period analyzed, renewable generation reached 43,916 GWh. This figure represents 73.4% of the national energy mix, consolidating an irreversible decarbonization trend.

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Land Management in Renewable Energy Tenders

Deep territorial knowledge and a robust social engagement strategy are critical success factors for maximizing project outcomes.

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Social and Community-Level Excellence in Renewable Energy Projects – Strategic Positioning Today

UNEF & EHS Techniques Webinar: Adapt Your Projects to the New Criteria for Social and Territorial Excellence in Renewables

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Feasibility and Demand Tenders for Data Centers

Identifying a site with a good location or a viable grid connection is not enough. If the land is subject to legal, environmental, or social constraints, the project will grind to a halt, resulting in major financial losses.

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

Discover AMLD technology revolutionizes methane emission detection in gas networks using real-time, precise data with zero false positives.

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

Management of River Discharges Due to Exceptional Rainfall: Regulatory Compliance, IBER Modeling, and Environmental Control Without Ecosystem Impact

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Biomethane: environmental keys for its development in Spain

It is critical to understand that these facilities are organic waste management infrastructures. Therefore, early and transparent environmental and social planning is essential to ensure the sustainable and socially acceptable deployment of biomethane.

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Climate Proofing FEDER: Guía para Proyectos e Informes IDAE

Climate Proofing ERDF: Guide for IDAE Projects and Reports

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The importance of GIS and graphic elements in the social relationship process

In social baseline and engagement studies, understanding the territory goes beyond mere description; it requires gathering and analyzing comprehensive data and insights.

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RD 214/2025: Is your company obliged to register its Carbon Footprint?

The mandatory nature of Royal Decree 214/2025 is now a reality for many companies in Spain.

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Jornada de Sostenibilidad y Biodiversidad en Parques Fotovoltaicos, un tema clave para el desarrollo responsable del sector.

Conference on Sustainability and Biodiversity in Photovoltaic Parks


A key issue for the responsible development of the sector. See post on LinkedIn

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

Analysis of Contaminated Land and Groundwater Regulations: From Royal Decree 9/2005 to RD 665/2023 and Current Application

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

Discover what a Phase II Environmental Due Diligence entails, when it is required, and how to identify soil contamination to mitigate legal risks and costs.

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Integrated IPPC permitting and community engagement in Data Centers

Castilla-La Mancha Edition: What Local Integration Plans for Renewable Energy Are and Why They Matter for Your Projects

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

BREEAM Certification for Buildings: Helping you improve your ESG rating and reduce operational costs.

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Environmental Training: The strategic pillar for ISO 14001 success

Discover how ISO 14001 environmental training protects your organization from legal and operational risks, transforming a culture of sustainability into a real competitive advantage.

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GeoRemedia 2026 takes shape: Summary and conclusions

On Thursday, March 12, the third edition of GeoRemedia took place—a technical seminar bringing together key stakeholders across the contaminated land and associated groundwater sector.

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Environmental Due Diligence (EDD): Avoid million-dollar risks

Carrying out environmental due diligence (EDD) audits prior to acquiring a company has become a key component of any responsible business transaction.

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es un sistema estructurado para la detección sistemática de fugas y su posterior reparación, basado en inspecciones periódicas, criterios técnicos de priorización y verificación de resultados | EHS Techniques consultoría medioambiental de referencia

Fugitive Emission Control: Implementation of LDAR Programs for Operational Excellence


What is a LDAR system? What is considered fugitive emissions? How are they controlled? When is it mandatory? Here you will find these answers and more.

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GENERA volvió a demostrar por qué es la cita imprescindible del sector. Reencuentros con clientes, reuniones que abren nuevas líneas de trabajo, conversaciones improvisadas que se convierten en oportunidades… y un ecosistema de desarrolladores con una energía contagiosa.

A week at the heart of the energy transition: GENERA and PMH2


EHS Techniques shares keys to the energy sector after GENERA 2025 and PMH2. Discover the challenges and opportunities ahead. Continue reading.

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Detección y cuantificación de emisiones fugitivas de metano en una planta de biometano

Control of fugitive emissions


Implementation of LDAR Programs for Operational Excellence.
We continue to drive an energy transition with real value!

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Desde EHS Techniques se ofrece tanto el estudio acústico basado en situaciones actuales, como un estudio predictivo, poniendo la mirada en el futuro. Esto puede llevarse a cabo según la información con la que se cuente.

Environmental noise studies: more than a requirement, a social need

Know why noise studies are key and increasingly needed

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Más recientemente, la Ley 7/2022, de residuos y suelos contaminados para una economía circular, amplía esta obligación a los gestores de residuos, reforzando la importancia de estos análisis en un número creciente de actividades.

Risks Environmental liability: Analysis of environmental risks: Calculation of the guarantee


How environmental risk analysis helps anticipate impacts and optimize financial assurance. Find out why it’s key. Read more…

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En EHS Techniques llevamos años interviniendo en suelos de hashtag#emplazamientosindustriales y hashtag#estacionesdeservicio, acompañando a nuestros clientes desde el diagnóstico hasta el soporte técnico en fases posteriores.

Adding field experience


A week of diagnosis and environmental control in industrial soils Read more…

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Cómo el sector fotovoltaico puede convertir riesgos en oportunidades en un contexto de crecimiento acelerado, tensiones regulatorias y necesidad de respaldo social.

Solar transition only moves forward with social support


How the photovoltaic sector can turn risks into opportunities in a context of accelerated growth, regulatory tensions and the need for social support.

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Realizar un análisis temprano de riesgos desde la perspectiva social permite mejorar el diseño del proyecto, anticipar conflictos, alinear los beneficios sociales con las expectativas del territorio y favorecer la aceptación social

Social risks in renewable energy projects: anticipating to move forward


Social risk analysis ceases to be a voluntary action and becomes a strategic project management tool…

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Hoy, los informes no financieros no son solo un requisito legal, sino una herramienta estratégica para atraer inversión, reforzar la reputación y generar confianza.

EINF What is it? What is it for? How to make it? And what are its advantages?


Why it is key for business transparency and sustainability, and how to prepare the report in accordance with current regulations

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En EHS Techniques trabajamos precisamente con este enfoque transversal, acompañando a promotores, desarrolladores e inversores en el análisis normativo, la evaluación ambiental y la gestión de riesgos ambientales, territoriales y sociales.

Public consultation prior to the draft Royal Decree amending Annexes I and II of Environmental Assessment Law 21/2013


Normative anticipation is consolidated as a key element of the development strategy, read more…

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Una EDD es necesaria en operaciones donde la responsabilidad ambiental pueda afectar el valor del activo o generar obligaciones futuras. Entre las situaciones más comunes están:
• Compra de terrenos industriales o rústicos.
• Adquisición o arrendamiento de naves industriales.
• Procesos de compra, fusión o inversión corporativa.
• Cambio de actividad o ampliación de instalaciones.
• Requisitos bancarios o aseguradores.
• Construcción de nuevas instalaciones.

EDD Audits for Safe and Sustainable Industrial Investments


An environmental audit reveals hidden liabilities and protects your investment in industrial purchases, mergers or new projects. Find out how we can help you, read on…

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Una oportunidad estratégica para las empresas

Equality Plans: much more than complying with the law. A strategic opportunity for companies

Equality Plans not only comply with the law: they improve reputation, access to benefits, work climate, diversity, productivity and commitment. Read more.

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La eficiencia energética no es solo una obligación normativa: es una oportunidad real para mejorar el desempeño, reducir costes y avanzar hacia un modelo empresarial más sostenible, competitivo y preparado para el futuro.

Energy efficiency: a real opportunity to save, comply and move towards a more sustainable enterprise


Did you know that many organizations waste between 10% and 30% of their energy without realizing it? We tell you in this post the regulations, the points to review and how to get funding to promote energy improvements

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Los resultados se comparan con los Niveles Genéricos de Referencia (NGR) y, cuando procede, se elabora un Análisis Cuantitativo de Riesgos (ACR).

The key to protecting your investment and reputation: comprehensive soil management at service stations


Under each Service Station an environmental hazard may be concealed. See how expert soil management transforms a potential problem into security and compliance.

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Existen dos tipos principales de análisis SROI: • SROI Predictivo: se utiliza durante la fase de planificación, para estimar el impacto potencial y orientar decisiones de diseño y financiación. • SROI Evaluativo: se aplica a proyectos ya implementados, para medir resultados reales y mejorar futuros desarrollos.

SROI Methodology: Measuring Impact Beyond Economics


What is SROI used for? At what point can I implement SROI in a project? How is an SROI analysis performed? What are the advantages of applying SROI analysis for companies?

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In EHS Techniques we work with the premise that no project exists isolated from the territory that hosts it. As a society, every decision we make and every infrastructure that is planned has significant environmental, social or economic implications which directly affect the territory in the same way as the territory itself with its characteristics, limitations and potentialities conditions and shapes these decisions.

Geographic Information Systems in action: how we analyze and plan the territory

Why are Geographic Information Systems key to EHS Techniques? How do we use GIS for a comprehensive analysis of the territory? What is the use of GIS in sustainable planning and strategic decision making? We give you all the answers

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Estamos presentes en la Cumbre de Mitigación de Metano en Ámsterdam. Se avecinan nuevos desafíos y en EHS Techniques tenemos la experiencia para evaluarlos.

Methane Mitigation Summit in Amsterdam


We were present in Amsterdam participating in the Methane Mitigation Summit, a key meeting point to discuss solutions to one of the great challenges of decarbonization. With new challenges, and at EHS Techniques we have the experience and knowledge to evaluate them and transform them into opportunities for action and improvement for our clients and projects.

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On 18 November 2025, the sixth edition of the Sectoral Meeting on Hydrogen - PMH2 will be held at the RIU Plaza España Hotel in Madrid, an event that has established itself as a national reference point in promoting hydrogen as a key energy vector for sustainable transition.

VI Hydrogen Sectoral Meeting (PMH2) 2025


Hydrogen is no longer the future: it is the present. Discover how the VI PMH2 2025 Sectorial Meeting is setting the course towards a real energy transition, with success stories, innovation and sustainability. Read on and connect with the protagonists of change.

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LDAR is a systematic management program for the detection and repair of leaks of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous gases in industrial equipment and facilities

What is the LDAR program and why can’t your plant do without it?

Did you know that a poorly sealed valve can generate losses of millions per year? And that your plant might be violating European regulations without knowing it?
In this post we tell you: What exactly is an LDAR program and how it works Read the full article!

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We are happy to share great news! EHS Techniques is excited to announce our new collaboration in Spain with Carbon+Alt+Delete.

EHS Techniques partners with Carbon+Alt+Delete to boost corporate sustainability in Spain

We are delighted to share some great news! EHS Techniques is pleased to announce our new partnership in Spain with Carbon+Alt+Delete.

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¿Qué pasos  se deben seguir a la hora de calcular la Huella de carbono de un producto?

Sustainability and Climate Change: Product Carbon Footprint

Do you know what the real environmental impact of your products is? In this post, we explain why calculating the Product Carbon Footprint is key to differentiating yourself in the market, complying with international regulations and accessing sustainable financing. Find out how this strategy can help you reduce costs, avoid reputational risks and position yourself as a responsible business.

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The need to combine efforts in biodiversity conservation will ensure sustainable human development

Biodiversity and development. Two converging paths

The need to join forces in biodiversity conservation will ensure sustainable human development. Find out how to adapt projects to nature and drive a sustainable future. Read the full article!

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The energy transition needs technologies such as biogas, but it will not be achieved against the territories, but with them.

“Neither in your town nor in mine”: the social rejection of biogas plants in Spain

The energy transition will only be viable if it is also social. What can be done?The energy transition requires technologies such as biogas, but it will not be achieved against the territories, but with them. This is where a well-designed social strategy makes all the difference, read on to learn more.

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Choosing the right environmental consultant is a critical decision in any industrial project. Beyond legal compliance, having the right partner can make a difference in costs, deadlines, sustainability and social acceptance. In this practical guide, the key criteria that any technical manager should consider when selecting a specialist consultant are discussed.

Practical guide: How to choose an environmental consulting firm for an industrial project for technical managers

Choosing the right environmental consulting firm is a critical decision in any industrial project. Beyond legal compliance, having the right partner can make the difference in cost, schedule, sustainability and social acceptance. In this guide we explain the most important points to keep in mind

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How to adapt to environmental regulations in Mexico? Contact our team and we will evaluate your case

How to adapt to environmental regulations in Mexico? Keys for Spanish companies

Internationalization in sectors such as energy, chemicals or manufacturing requires Spanish companies to adapt to the environmental regulations of the destination country. In Mexico, the LGEEPA sets the guidelines on impact, authorizations and emissions. Anticipating compliance from the project phase is key to operating safely.

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With strategic social management, companies can transform the relationship with their stakeholders into trust, support and solid reputation.

Reputation is built, social license is earned: Insights from EHS techniques

We joined Moeve’s “Keys to Social License: Reputation and Sustainability” event, and confirmed something we experience daily at #EHSTechniques: Building Reputation. Social license is earned.

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Cumplir con estos criterios no es opcional, es un requisito legal y un factor clave para que tu centro de datos avance sin bloqueos ni retrasos. Podemos ayudarte a transformar las obligaciones legales en una ventaja competitiva real para tu proyecto.

Data centers and new MITECO regulations social and territorial impact is key to compliance

Social and territorial impact will be key for data center permits: it will be required to report employment, economy, energy and resources, with public data and evaluated by the administration. Get ready for this change: strengthen your reporting and demonstrate the local and sustainable value of your data center project with…

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¿Por qué es relevante? Porque el uso de enmiendas orgánicas contribuye a la recuperación de suelos degradados, mejora la biodiversidad y fomenta una economía circular sostenible. Esta guía quiere ser una referencia para técnicos, administraciones y profesionales que trabajan en proyectos de restauración, ofreciendo pautas claras para aplicar estas soluciones de forma eficaz y segura.

New guide for restoring soils with organic amendments: a key tool for technicians and practitioners

The Agència de Residus de Catalunya and CREAF have published a technical guide on the application of organic amendments in soil restoration, from the basics of restoration to mixing and application techniques with clear and practical examples.

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Methane emissions represent one of the major challenges on the road to decarbonization of our activities and the fight against climate change. In this context, the Oil & Gas sector faces a new regulatory framework following the adoption of a European Regulation that establishes strict measures to control and significantly reduce these emissions.

EHS Techniques; the consultancy in Spain for the implementation of LDAR systems for the reduction of methane emissions.

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Porque estamos convencidos que la transición energética y la hashtag#descarbonización o hashtag#desfosilización són el camino a seguir, el pasado martes asistimos a la jornada organizada por Clúster de l'Energia Eficient de Catalunya y el Diari ARA en colaboración con el hashtag#ICAEN.

Accelerating the energy transition together


Last Tuesday we attended the conference organized by the Clúster de l’Energia Eficient de Catalunya and Diari ARA in collaboration with ICAEN. Because we are convinced that energy transition, decarbonization and dephossilization are the way forward.

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Como tales, ayer asistimos al encuentro de socios de Asociación Española del Hidrógeno (AeH2), en el que se habló entre otros de los principales retos del sector (desajustes entre oferta y demanda , real, financiación, marco normativo, etc.)

We participated in the meeting of members of the Spanish Wind Energy Hydrogen Association.

A valuable space to share perspectives, identify opportunities and further advance together the role of hydrogen in the energy transition.

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El informe concluye que la industria eólica está entrando en una nueva era de crecimiento acelerado impulsado por una mayor ambición política, que se manifiesta en la histórica adopción en la COP28 del objetivo de triplicar las energías renovables para 2030

This year’s Global Wind Report by the World Wind Energy Council

The report concludes that the wind industry is entering a new era of accelerated growth driven by increased political ambition, manifested in the historic adoption at COP28 of the target of tripling renewables by 2030

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