Spain

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an €50 million loan with the Port Authority of Málaga to finance the expansion and electrification of the Port of Málaga. This project highlights maritime transport as an alternative to other more carbon-intensive modes of transport. With this loan, the EIB is also helping to make maritime transport more sustainable and efficient.

ICF, the public development bank of the Government of Catalonia, has signed a €100 million loan with the EIB to promote the construction and rehabilitation of social infrastructures in Catalonia, Spain. This is the first tranche of a loan approved for a total value of €150 million. ICF has also signed a €50 million loan with the CEB with the same aim. These agreements will allow ICF to finance non-profit social organisations, foundations, local administrations, public and private companies, unlocking up to €400 million investment for social infrastructure projects in the region.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million loan with Spanish startup Heura Foods to support the development and marketing of innovative, sustainable and healthy food products that are fully plant-based. Heura is a bioeconomy pioneer and innovator in the plant-based foods sector with headquarters in Barcelona. Heura focuses on improving food composition by replacing saturated fat and cholesterol with ingredients rich in fibre and antioxidants, while ensuring a high protein content.