Magnon highlights biomass as a strategic asset and Huelva’s role as a leader in renewable fuels at UNIA

Magnon, Ence’s renewable energy subsidiary, has shared its industrial expertise with students on the summer course ‘The energy transition and renewables in Huelva and its province’, organised by the International University of Andalusia (UNIA).

The company is actively involved in this initiative as part of its commitment to biomass as a strategic asset in the field of renewable energy, both now and in the future, highlighting the role of its renewable energy complex in Huelva, where 1.5 million tonnes of biogenic CO₂ are captured annually – an essential raw material for the renewable fuels of the future.

Magnon’s participation combined training sessions, interactive activities and a visit to its energy complex in Huelva to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the energy transition: from identifying new industrial opportunities to their practical application in a renewable energy generation complex.

The company’s involvement has taken the form of contributions from José Antonio Agüera, Magnon’s Director of Operations; María José Pérez, Business Development and Projects Manager; and Macarena Borlán, Operational Transformation Manager. Their contributions help to link strategy, technological innovation and industrial operations, demonstrating how an energy company approaches the future from complementary perspectives.

Biomass as a strategic asset

José Antonio Agüera, Director of Operations at Magnon, highlighted the strategic role of biomass as a fully manageable renewable source, capable of providing reliable and stable energy regardless of weather conditions. At the same time, it helps prevent fires by utilising agricultural and forestry residues and paves the way for the production of the renewable fuels of the future, which are essential for decarbonising sectors such as aviation and maritime transport.

On this last point, María José Pérez noted: ‘Biomass is the foundation upon which the renewable fuels of the future will be developed. At Magnon, we are driving forward pioneering projects to capture the biogenic CO₂ generated at our plants and transform it into renewable fuels. In doing so, we are adding new value to biomass and helping to strengthen Spain’s competitiveness, strategic autonomy and industrial leadership.”