Iberdrola España and CTA drive public-private collaboration in water management and infrastructure in Andalusia
- The General Secretary for Water of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramiro Angulo, opens a session organized by CTA and Iberdrola España at the Emasesa headquarters, highlighting that "new infrastructure must incorporate the best technologies available on the market and innovative solutions at all stages of a project," and to achieve this, the Andalusian Government aims to promote public-private collaboration models
Nearly 70 participants attended a session today organized by Iberdrola España and CTA (Technological Corporation of Andalusia) at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sanitation Company of Seville (Emasesa) to foster public-private collaboration in water management and infrastructure.
The General Secretary for Water of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development (CAPADR) of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramiro Angulo, inaugurated the event and pointed out that "to increase water security and mitigate the damage caused by floods in Andalusia, it is necessary to speed up the execution of the infrastructure outlined in the action programs and improve water governance." He emphasized that "new infrastructure must incorporate the best available technologies on the market and innovative solutions at all stages of a project," and for this reason, "we want to promote public-private collaboration models, with the participation of the entire water sector: engineering firms, construction companies, and operators, and public-public collaboration through agreements between the competent administrations."
The Iberdrola España delegate in Andalusia, Antonio Fernández, stated that "our commitment to hydroelectric technology is an undeniable part of our history, dating back to our very origins," adding that "today, hydroelectric energy is the largest source of renewable energy, and pumped hydroelectric plants provide more than 90% of the world's stored energy." In this regard, he highlighted that pumped hydroelectric power is not only a guarantee of supply but also strengthens and fortifies the electrical system while enabling water to be managed in a closed-loop, which is fully compatible even in drought scenarios.
During the meeting, David Páez, Director of Consulting and International Projects at CTA, moderated a discussion on the perspective of public administrations and public operators on this challenge. The conversation included the General Secretary for Water and the Technical Director of Emasesa, Luis Luque. Meanwhile, Fabián Varas, Technical Director of CTA, moderated a discussion with technological providers, including Sando Agua, Cibernos, Hidralia, Cetaqua, GMV, and Magtel. Carlos García, Technical Head of the Building and Civil Works Sector at CTA, summarized the key conclusions of the session to drive resilient and sustainable water management with a comprehensive approach, from prevention to rapid and effective response.
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