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Christopher Columbus set sail on his first transatlantic voyage from a village near the city of Huelva tucked between the Río Odiel and Río Tinto just inland from the beaches of the Costa de la Luz Much of the wealth that poured in from the New World found its way back to Huelva and Andulucía’s graceful capital city, Seville which rose to prominence in the 11th century under the Moorish Abbadid dynasty before Columbus and the conquistadors extended Spanish influence worldwide Huelva is the gateway to lovely and comparatively quiet beaches on the Costa de la Luz and a collection of sites linked to Spain’s most famous explorer including the historic village of Palos de la Frontera and La Rábida where you can view life-sized replicas of the ships used by Columbus on his first trip to the Americas.  If you’re looking for a relaxing introduction to Andalucía Huelva makes a great base for a few days of your trip Here’s a look at the 13 top things to do in the city of Huelva and the surrounding province The Romans came to Huelva for its mineral riches, and plenty of relics from this era have found their way into the permanent collection at the Museo de Huelva including a well-preserved waterwheel and some intricate mosaics the museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey through Andalucian history from ancient to modern times Looking beyond the archaeological treasures, Spanish artworks spanning seven centuries are displayed upstairs, covering everything from medieval religious art to contemporary creativity. Temporary art exhibitions also take place at salmon-pink Casa Colón (Columbus House) a few buildings down from the museum.  Planning tip: The museum is free to enter but it’s closed on Mondays and some holidays Opening hours are 9am to 9pm from Tuesday to Saturday The focal point of downtown Huelva is the Plaza de las Monjas (Square of the Nuns) surrounded by a mix of modern and traditional architecture with a striking central fountain that is a favorite backdrop for photographs Sidewalk cafes and restaurants line the edges of the square providing relaxing spots to people-watch while you absorb the atmosphere The plaza hosts events throughout the year from outdoor concerts and festivals to seasonal markets festive lights and decorations make the setting especially magical Learn more about the adventures of Christopher Columbus inside the Santuario De Nuestra Señora de la Cinta where painted azulejo tiles by Spanish ceramist Daniel Zuloaga tell the story of Columbis’s perilous journey across the Atlantic in 1493.  Columbus vowed to the heavens that he would make a pilgrimage to this very chapel should he and his crew be spared Whether or not the explorer made good on his promise is lost to history but his voyage ushered in the discovery (and exploitation) of the Americas.  The church itself is dedicated to Our Lady of the Ribbon (La Virgen de la Cinta) recalling a local legend that the Virgin Mary appeared to a shepherd at this location in the 15th century when annual festivities attract visitors from across the region take the number 6 bus from outside the bus station in Huelva.  known locally as chocos – similar to squid and often served lightly battered and fried It’s a popular tapas dish in local bars and restaurants usually paired with a squeeze of lemon and a little aioli for dipping.  In Huelva, Bar Paco Moreno is a great spot for seafood dishes such as shrimp and chocos fritos, while Coma Tapas & Punto is a good place to try montadito de choco frito (a fried cuttlefish sandwich).  A fancier approach to serving cuttlefish can be found at the upscale tapas bar, Portichuelo, where grilled cuttlefish and other shellfish are the house specialties. At top-notch seafood eatery, Azabache the specials include seasonal huevos de choco (cuttlefish roe) Planning tip: Another popular dish in Andalucía is gazpacho – an ice-cold tomato soup that’s perfect for the region’s hot climate but is sometimes garnished with hard-boiled eggs or ham For sports enthusiasts, a visit to Estadio Nuevo Colombino is a must. This esteemed venue is the home ground of Real Club Recreativo de Huelva which was founded by two Scottish employees of the Rio Tinto mining company in 1889.  The club – which plays in distinctive blue and white – dropped into the fifth tier of Spanish football in 2021 rekindling the passion of its loyal fan base Estadio Nuevo Colombino opened in 2001 and it has a seating capacity of more than 21,000 allowing enthusiastic crowds to enjoy the thrilling match-day atmosphere Tours of the stadium explore the club’s history and offer a closer look at its facilities Planning tip: Tickets for games at Estadio Nuevo Colombino can be booked through sports ticketing websites with the Spanish football season typically running from late August or early September through to May One of Huelva’s most visited attractions lies close to the Monasterio de la Rábida about 20 minutes from central Huelva on the M403 bus protected from the tidal whims of the Río Tinto you’ll find three wooden caravels - accurate to-scale replicas of the three vessels that conveyed Columbus and his 100-strong crew across the Atlantic.  While Columbus’ legacy is facing increasing scrutiny, it’s still fascinating to board the replicas of the Pinta, Niña and Santa Maria at Muelle de las Carabelas for a taste of what life would have been like for sailors during the Age of Discovery An excellent museum with honest portrayals of Spain’s disastrous impact on Indigenous communities in the Americas is a welcome addition.  Other rewarding stops in the area include La Rábida's Franciscan monastery on the hilltop, featuring exceptional frescoes inside its Mudéjar-era cloister, and the Parque Botánico José Celestino Mutis a beautifully landscaped botanical garden.  Christopher Columbus actually set sail from the small town of Palos de la Frontera Its historical prestige is buoyed further by being the hometown of two of Columbus’ fellow captains – brothers Martín Alonso Pinzón and Vicente Yáñez – and half his crew The riches that flowed back from the New World are particularly evident on the decorated facade of Palos' grand Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) Detour: Head north along Calle Cristóbal Colón to visit the Parraquia San Jorge Mártir a crumbling church strewn with stork nests where Columbus and his sailors took Communion before embarking for the Americas Water for their ships was drawn from the well known as La Fontanilla Celebrating Huelva’s role in the Age of Discovery the towering Monumento a la Fe Describridora (Monument to the Faith of the Discoverer) by the confluence of the Río Odiel and Río Tinto is dedicated to Christopher Columbus.  Designed by the American sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney the monumental statue was erected at Punta del Sebo in 1929 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the explorer’s death Interpretive signs offer insights into Columbus’ journeys and it's worth coming just for the river view Planning tip: The monument is 5km (3 miles) southwest of Huelva’s city center The site is particularly beautiful at sunset You can explore more Andalucian history in Moguer, about 40 minutes from Huelva by road, where Columbus spent a night of prayer at Monasterio de Santa Clara after returning from his first voyage in March 1493.  The town is also the setting for the Casa Museo Zenobia y Juan Ramón Jiménez the former home of poet and Nobel Prize-winner Juan Ramón Jiménez (1881-1958) and his wife The airy home is an affectionate homage to their life’s work and also the site of the couple’s mausoleum.   Planning tip: If you want to learn more about Juan Ramón Jiménez and Zenobia Camprubí free audio guides are available to download onto your phone Running west and east from Huelva is the dreamy coastline of the Costa de la Luz but international visitors have yet to catch on to the fact that some of the region’s best beaches can be found here The town of Isla Cristina is accessible from Huelva in around 40 minutes by car or 90 minutes by bus, with two long and lovely sandy beaches – Playa de la Gaviota and Playa Central – connected by a boardwalk a nature trail winds through forested marshlands affording good opportunities for bird watching.  Close to Isla Cristina, Ayamonte is a pretty little town that has regular ferry crossings to Vila Real de Santo António in Portugal, with its wildlife-filled nature reserve another unpretentious resort with appealing beaches a 28km (18 miles) stretch of unbroken sand with little development runs all the way to Matalascañas Detour: If you fancy a more remote beach experience, visit Flecha del Rompido, accessible from April to October via the hourly FlechaMar ferry from El Rompido Another top recommendation is Playa de Cuesta Maneli an unspoiled sweep of sand reached via a boardwalk from a car park on the A494.  Just 25 minutes from Huelva, Niebla’s old town swims with history. The focal point is the 15th-century Castillo de los Guzmánes which has a rather gruesome torture museum in its dungeon and two large interior courtyards.  which surround the old part of Niebla on three sides you can see 46 medieval towers and five original gates.  Just northeast of the Castillo, you’ll find the Puente Romano de Niebla, a Roman bridge that is still in use today. In the heart of Niebla, Iglesia de Santa María de Granada was originally a Visigothic cathedral before being converted into a 9th-century mosque then a Gothic-Mudéjar church in the 16th century Detour: If you’re a fan of rail travel, consider booking a trip on the Tren Al Andalus a week-long luxury tour on a train with belle époque carriages linking major sights across Andalucía.  Just an hour’s drive from Huelva, Doñana National Park is one of Europe’s most important wetlands and a UNESCO World Heritage Site the park provides a refuge for endangered species such as the Iberian lynx and the Spanish imperial eagle You can explore the park’s natural beauty on foot or join a horseback or guided 4x4 tour Follow the El Acebuche Trail from the visitor center to several blinds where you can quietly watch the wildlife Look out for colorful bird species such as flamingos which has exhibits on the park’s natural and cultural history On the edge of Doñana National Park is El Rocío a village steeped in deep religious traditions Famous for hosting the Romería de El Rocío one of Spain’s most significant pilgrimages the village draws nearly a million visitors each year over the Pentecost weekend.  many sporting traditional Andalusian attire and traveling on horseback or in ornate horse-drawn wagons gather in their thousands to honor La Virgen del Rocío affectionately known as La Blanca Paloma (The White Dove) The village is an atmospheric sprawl of sandy streets and whitewashed houses designed with large porches to accommodate the throngs of pilgrims who visit annually The heart of El Rocío is the Ermita del Rocío the revered whitewashed chapel where the statue of the Virgin is enshrined Planning tip: If you plan to visit during Romería de El Rocío guesthouses and rental apartments in the area can fill up quickly This article was adapted from the Andalucía guidebook published in February 2025. The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque SLU (CBSR), a joint venture of Compañía Española de Petróleos SAU (Cepsa) and Singapore-based RGE Pte. Ltd.’s AAA Oils & Fats Pte. Ltd. (Apical Group) renewable energy subsidiary Bio-Oils Energy SA has let a contract to Worley Ltd to deliver services for a new renewable fuels plant to be built next to Cepsa’s La Rábida industrial energy park at the Port of Huelva in Palos de la Frontera in Spain’s southernmost autonomous community of Andalusia and field engineering support services for CBSR’s new plant that will produce 500,000 tonnes/year (tpy) of renewable diesel—or hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO)—and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from a feedstock of agricultural waste and used cooking oils (UCO) the service provider said in a filing to the Australian Securities Exchange Worley said its scope of work under the contract—which also will benefit expanded operations of Bio-Oil Energy’s existing 500,000-tpy renewables fuels plant co-located at the site—will cover feedstock pretreatment installations outside battery limit (OSBL) fuel pretreatment units CBSR’s plant will boost overall production of the combined renewable fuels complex to 1 million tpy making it southern Europe’s largest second-generation biofuels plant Worley did not reveal the value of the contract This latest contract for the project follows CBSR’s previous award of detailed engineering for the proposed plant to Técnicas Reunidas SA in first-quarter 2023 Cepsa said Técnicas Reunidas will provide engineering and construction management support for the new plant with the service provider’s scope of work specifically to cover the renewable fuels unit (RFU) as well as the ship-and-tanker loading and unloading installations to be built as part of the project Cepsa confirmed the European Investment Bank (EIB) entered a €285-million loan agreement for the project as part of EIB’s commitment to investing in private companies within the European Union (EU) advancing their own decarbonization strategies in line with accelerating the energy transition A core component of Cepsa’s 2030 Positive Motion decarbonization strategy that outlines a corporate goal of producing 2.5-million tpy production in Spain and Portugal by 2030 CBSR’s proposed €1.2-billion renewable fuels plant project is also supported by InvestEU an EU program to mobilize more than €372 billion of additional investment in the period 2021-27 based on the project’s meeting the program’s main objectives of developing the EU energy sector and a sustainable bioeconomy which will secure most of its feedstock supply from Apical's agricultural waste and residue operations via a long-term agreement will be equipped to process as much as 600,000 tpy of mixed organic waste With construction activities initiated earlier this year CBSR’s renewables plant is designed for minimal environmental impact as plant processes will be powered with renewable hydrogen and 100% renewable electricity feature alternative heat-recovery and energy efficiency systems and—due to installation of an advanced water-treatment plant—only use reclaimed water that limits impacts to the surrounding ecosystem Cepsa confirmed in a February 2024 release a raw material for production of green hydrogen essential for decarbonizing operations of both the plant and the adjacent La Rábida energy park Biogas treatment at the proposed plant additionally will enable capture of biogenic CO2 for production of green methanol for decarbonizing maritime transport as part of the Cepsa-led Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley ecosystem program While it has produced biofuels across its conventional refining system for more than a decade Cepsa began producing HVO at its La Rábida energy park—one of two now belonging to the operator that also houses the company’s 11.1-million tpy La Rábida refinery—in 2022 using a feedstock of UCO Cepsa’s current move to aggressively expand renewable fuels production follows the operator’s realignment of its business objectives following decreased demand for hydrocarbon-based products resulting from the global Covid-19 pandemic the operator has committed to focusing on transformation of its remaining two Spanish downstream energy parks—which includes the San Roque energy park in Cádiz province that houses the 12-million tpy Gibraltar-San Roque refinery—for production of renewable fuels and green hydrogen Robert Brelsford joined Oil & Gas Journal in October 2013 as downstream technology editor after 8 years as a crude oil price and news reporter on spot crude transactions at the US Gulf Coast He holds a BA (2000) in English from Rice University and an MS (2003) in education and social policy from Northwestern University Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks the strawberry and raspberry supply is down in the province of Huelva not enough is produced to meet the demand in the main European markets so prices have risen to notably higher levels than in the previous season "We had expected Huelva's berry productions to start increasing in the first two weeks of March but so far volumes are between 10 and 15% lower than last season due to the impact of cloudy days and rain," says Freshuelva Manager Rafael Domínguez "Huelva's strawberry supply is not sufficient to meet all orders and there are markets where there is a shortage of fruit where demand is currently at its highest," says Domínguez average prices are much higher than in previous seasons as we always prefer having greater continuity as demand can be diverted to other origins or other products." The situation is not expected to improve in the short term as rain is forecast for the whole of week 10 This won't only slow down production in Huelva but will also affect the fruit's quality due to excess humidity The water reserves in reservoirs are at higher levels than last year when there was uncertainty due to the drought; however "the current rains are falling more in the coastal areas where water mostly goes directly to the sea." Huelva's current supply basically consists of early varieties and is not yet significant Volumes will start to reach more significant levels from April onwards For more information: freshuelva.es FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 HortiDaily.com the University of Huelva governing council approved her appointment as an Honorary Doctor - or Doctora Honoris Causa - of the university She becomes the first woman born in Huelva to win this award with the council citing her outstanding sporting achievements through "training based on scientific evidence" and her bond with He BingjiaoThe devastating injury to Spain's Marin at Paris 2024 was followed by an unforgettable moment on the podium: her opponent in the semi-finals He Bingjiao carrying a pin badge with the Spanish flag to honour her rival The two women's singles stars revisit that unique moment at the "Relevo X Change" gala in Madrid and the Spaniard opens up about her retirement plans This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) HAM 317 is currently very busy working at the Port of Huelva The Port Authority of Huelva obtained the “Working with Nature” certification from the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC) recently which in addition to maintaining the necessary draught to guarantee safe navigation provides environmental benefits to the surroundings This innovative project to recover habitats and seabirds through the beneficial use of dredging and bio-tools by the Port Authority of Huelva has as its main objective to enhance ecological connectivity in the estuary of the Port of Huelva through two actions through the confinement of dredged materials that cannot be dumped into the sea to create new high-value spaces and prevent them from continuing into the ocean the recovery of ecological functions in other places through their removal and subsequent restoration whose jury has awarded only ten certifications internationally in the last six years promotes a proactive and integrated approach to sustainable navigation infrastructure projects Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The port of Huelva is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its role in international logistic chains the Port of Huelva is being developed into an intermodal platform intended to enhance its logistics networks providing efficient multimodal and intermodal transport services to logistic transport chains The platform will manage the provision of infrastructure and resources for industrial and commercial activities as well as value-added services that promote regional economic development The primary goal is to establish the Port of Huelva as a key hub on the Atlantic in Southern Europe This includes the energy and hydrocarbon sectors and improving its multimodality and inter-modality services in compliance with safety and security regulations Key tasks in this development include the construction of:  The new intermodal platform is expected to: the Port of Huelva aspires to become a central sustainable hub along the Atlantic in Southern Europe’s logistics network.  “Road transport is facing the challenge of decarbonization a challenge we can only achieve through collaboration between energy providers we promote the use of HVO100 renewable diesel as an immediate solution for our customers in this sector We are thrilled to help promote initiatives like this tour which show this energy solution’s viability.” We’ve just sent you an email with a link so you can complete your subscription All the latest news and the best topics on Innovation and Sustainable Mobility and the Environment at the click of a button please click the box below to let us know you're not a robot Get the most important global markets news at your fingertips with a Bloomberg.com subscription. 20 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Real Madrid Castilla won 4–1 over Recreativo Huelva on Sun This is 33 of the Primera Federacion - Group 2 Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Recreativo Huelva 4 win(s) Recreativo Huelva and Real Madrid Castilla have not drawn any of their last 7 matches against each other Have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Gonzalo Garcia is the competition's top scorer (21) Who won between Recreativo Huelva and Real Madrid Castilla on Sun 20 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT?Real Madrid Castilla won 4–1 over Recreativo Huelva on Sun 20 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 2 goals in their last 5 matches Recreativo Huelva is playing home against Real Madrid Castilla on Sun The University of Huelva, Andalucia Province in the Aula de Grados of the Faculty of Experimental Sciences the Solemn Academic Ceremony of investiture as Doctor Honoris Causa of Professor Craig Darrian Roberts International Distinguished Professor in the School of Physics at Nanjing University (NJU) and Head of the Institute for Nonperturbative Physics at NJU The investiture was made in recognition of Prof Roberts's prestigious and influential career as a leading and highly cited researcher in the field of high-energy nuclear and particle physics and Roberts's efforts to raise the international profile of the University of Huelva's Center for Studies in Physics The ceremony was attended by numerous academic authorities; professors and researchers from various universities throughout Spain and the USA; and officials from the governments of Andalusia Province and Huelva City The University of Huelva is the leading institution for higher education in Andalusia Province the most populous region of Spain and is internationally renowned as a training centre for education and nursing which includes the Nobel Prize laureate Roberts H Grubbs and the former president of the American Psychology Association only ten people worldwide hold an honorary doctorate from the University of Huelva Roberts is the first academic from the NJU School of Physics and one of the very few distinguished representatives from China to receive this honour Source: El físico Craig Darrian Roberts, nuevo Doctor Honoris Causa de la UHU | Universidad de Huelva 210023 (86) - 25-89683186 (86) - 25-83302728 (fax) 210093 (86) - 25-83593186 (86) - 25-83302728 (fax) 215163 (86) - 25-89681766 (86) - 512-68768001 Acknowledgement Designed and Maintained by NJU News Center Copyright © Nanjing University All Rights Reserved 苏ICP备10085945号 webmaster@nju.edu.cn The Strawberry Group of the Andalusian Institute for Agricultural and Training (Ifapa) has published the varietal distribution estimate for Huelva's 2024/25 strawberry season a document that informs the sector on the evolution of the varieties that are mainly planted each year This document presents an estimate of the varietal composition of plants put into production and the participation of the main strawberry breeding programs with a significant presence in Huelva According to the data obtained by Ifapa researchers and technicians the Marisma and Red Sayra varieties are the most cultivated strawberries this season together accounting for 24.6% of the total which in the 2018/19 season accounted for 75.4% of the varieties grown and were the main varieties until now have progressively lost ground in recent years The Marisma variety stands out as the most cultivated reinforcing the upward trend it's experienced in the few seasons it's been in production the Red Sayra variety has experienced significant growth It went from 8.1% in the 23/24 season to an estimated 12.1% of the plants grown this season making it the second most important variety in Huelva The document also analyzes the genetic improvement programs and highlights that Fresas Nuevos Materials SA accounts for 22.7% of the varieties grown in Huelva in line with the stability that has characterized it since the end of the last decade Plant Sciences' program follows with an 18.5% share almost 2% more than in the previous season Choosing a variety to plant each season is a key aspect when growing strawberries The number of breeding companies interested in developing varieties adapted to Huelva continues to grow and with it the number of varieties registered or in the process of being registered This increases the wide range of existing varieties allowing companies in the sector to design a production calendar in line with commercial needs even though a significant number of plants had been lost in post-planting last year there was a lack of commercially available plants in the nursery area probably due to an overuse of soil disinfectants which made it difficult to obtain enough healthy plants For more information:Junta de AndalucíaIfapawww.juntadeandalucia.es the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva announced its area estimate for the 2025 season highlighting a 4% overall increase in the area destined for berry cultivation over the previous year This growth is due to the recovery in raspberry cultivation stability in blackberry and blueberry cultivation and a slight increase in the strawberry area such as soil disinfection issues in nurseries which have led to high plant mortality after initial planting 15% to 20% of the plots had to be replanted a process that lasted until the end of November for some These difficulties imply an increase in planting costs and a possible delay in the ripening of the fruit the recent rains have favored the development of plantations recovering the 2022 level after two years of decline The wide range of raspberry varieties allows for both autumn and spring harvests significantly increasing this crop's profitability and presence in the market The area devoted to blackberry cultivation experienced the highest percentage growth (+18% increase compared to 2024) reaching 168 hectares This growth is driven by the introduction of new varieties that are enjoying great acceptance in European and national markets consolidating blackberries as an increasingly attractive cultivation option consolidating itself as the second most important berry in the province of Huelva This crop benefits from varieties that can be harvested as early as December increasing its competitiveness compared to South American producers in the European market competition from third countries is growing The general increase in the cultivation area is evidence of the sector's resilience in the face of production and commercial challenges Varietal innovation and improvements in agricultural management are key to maintaining Huelva's berries' competitiveness in national and international markets For more information:FreshuelvaTel.: +34 959 248 222Email: [email protected]https://freshuelva.es FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com The province of Huelva has achieved a historic milestone in red fruit exports with sales reaching 1.101 billion euros in the initial seven months of 2024 This performance cements Huelva's position as Spain's foremost berry exporter commanding nearly 77% of the country's exports which holds a distant second place with a 10.3% share Huelva emerges as the most substantial contributor to Spain's export growth Huelva's exports bolster Andalusia's dominance in the Spanish market where the region accounts for 80% of total sales vastly surpassing the Valencian Community that represents 11.2% of Spain's exports The berry sector in Huelva has notably contributed 1.029 million euros to Andalusia's trade surplus with exports outstripping imports by a factor of 15 based on a modest import figure of 72 million euros Analysis by product reveals that strawberries lead in sales volumes generating 598 million euros and constituting 54% of total sales with a 14.3% growth with revenues of 265 million euros and 164 million euros showcasing varying degrees of market expansion Huelva's berries have penetrated 43 countries experiencing growth in 16 of the top 20 markets Other significant markets include the Netherlands Huelva also excels in the broader fruit export sector ranking second in Spain with a record performance trailing only behind Valencia in terms of total fruit exports which includes cherries and certain stone fruits like apricots Source: Blueberries Consulting Frontpage photo: © Swkunst | Dreamstime Storm Laurence has hit the coast of Huelva one in the municipalities of Lepe and Cartaya have damaged between 300 and 400 hectares of soft fruit greenhouses on different farms "The tornadoes have destroyed the macro-tunnels and twisting the ironwork of the greenhouses," says Freshuelva "This has caused two types of damage: to the infrastructures which will have to be rebuilt and covered with new plastic sheeting before another squall arrives on Thursday that will bring more rain as a great amount of water has entered the affected strawberry plantations the fallen infrastructures have broken bushes and plants that were currently in production," they say we have already contacted Agroseguro so that experts can assess the extent of the damage as soon as possible," says Rafael Domínguez Guillén I have received reports of two possible tornadoes. One has entered through the Palos area and the other through Moguer.From Palos there are images of the tornado and of the damage to the strawberry greenhouses.It is very rare to see videos of a tornado at night. Impressive... pic.twitter.com/zpiX4mdPTM Four tornadoes have already been reported in Huelva in recent months was spotted just over a month ago also in Moguer it's not normal for such an amount of tornadoes or sea sleeves to occur The flow rate of the Tinto and Odiel rivers yesterday was also far from normal We have gone from having restrictions of up to 50% in strawberry irrigation to having reservoirs at above 100% of their capacity as well as overflows and yellow warnings due to rising river levels." "We can't forget that we have been waiting 25 years for the construction of the Alcolea reservoir which would have alleviated these floods and overflows of recent days and would also have served to store all this water that has now ended up in the sea especially in a province where there is a lack of dams and which suffers periods of water shortages "The Alcolea dam would not only have a positive impact on agriculture but would also facilitate the water supply to the population and to the industry and having this reservoir would help us collect all that valuable water and avoid all the problems caused by floods from material damage in the municipalities to destroyed roads or damage to the roads." Huelva's strawberries affected by constant rainThese two tornadoes have brought yet another concern to Huelva's strawberry sector which will be facing further rain in the next few days "Next week will once again be a bad one for us It's raining too much and this could lead to the appearance of diseases and problems with the harvest We'll need more thorough quality checks to ensure that strawberries reach the consumer in good condition and this means higher costs; furthermore all the strawberries that can't be exported or that will need to go to the processing industry will generate a loss for the growers." "March is a very important month for Huelva's strawberries as that's when they have their place in the market so these losses have happened at a fundamental part of the season," he says "Now we can only hope that these will be the last rains and that we'll have some respite at the beginning of spring so that we can have a little more peace of mind than we've had so far this season and that we'll be able to export and market without any issues so that growers in the province can obtain the highest possible profitability." For more information:Freshuelvahttps://freshuelva.es/ a provider of shipping and logistics services in the Iberian Peninsula has opened a new office at the Port of Huelva The opening of GAC Spain’s newest office strategically positions the global ship agent to serve its existing dry and liquid bulk customers with a suite of specialised services; these include ship agency The expansion to Huelva comes after the shipping agent opened an office at the Port of Algeciras in November 2023 to cater to vessels passing through the Strait of Gibraltar and support Spain’s growing green energy sector READ: Port of Huelva, Enagás to promote renewable gas projects “As development of infrastructure for both green hydrogen and renewable energy continues to gain momentum in the south of Spain our presence in both Huelva and Algeciras become increasingly vital for supporting our customers,” said Sergio Delatorre “We are committed to supporting our ship owner and ship management customers wherever they go we are better placed than ever to serve them in true GAC style leveraging our global reach and local knowledge to support their strategic goals.” Late last year, Cepsa and C2X announced a joint ambition to develop a green methanol plant in the Port of Huelva in southern Spain Last month, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) used AllRead’s OCR software to improve traceability at 22 road checkpoints and two railway crossings at the port DP World is set to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) The US House of Representatives has voted to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) 2023 global schedule reliability surged to 57.5 per cent Container throughput at the Port of Melbourne totalled 267,000 TEUs in March 2025 Cover image: ©Associated Press The death toll has risen to at least 70 Spanish energy company Enagás is all set to launch bio-LNG supply service at its regasification terminals in Barcelona and Huelva Enagás said the new service will come into operation in March this will be one of the first services in Europe to use interconnected infrastructure so that biomethane injected into the gas network is recognized as bio-LNG – a liquid biofuel obtained by processing domestic and industrial organic waste – and is supplied from these regasification terminals These terminals in Barcelona and Huelva comply with the environmental and traceability criteria established by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification of the European Union (ISCC EU) and the European Commission “The Huelva and Barcelona terminals have carried out practically the entire LNG bunkering supply in Spain in 2024 and have already surpassed – since the start of this type of operations – 300 refuelings to small-scale vessels in these two terminals,” the company said “The new bio-LNG service will help consolidate this growth reaffirming Enagás’ commitment to sustainability and innovation and contributing to a cleaner and more efficient future.” The launch of this service marks a milestone for Enagás which has also coordinated projects for the decarbonization of maritime transport and has invested in small-scale infrastructure in all its terminals to adapt them to the market the company has actively participated in the development of specific procedures and regulations for ship refueling systems (bunkering) this resulted in bunkering’s exponential growth in recent years in Spain increasing its activity ninefold from 2022 to 3.8 TWh supplied in 2024 3.1 TWh were loaded onto small vessels (ship-to-ship) and the remaining 0.7 TWh by tankers (truck-to-ship) Ingersoll Rand Engineering Project Solutions At Ingersoll Rand’s Engineering Project Solutions we have been managing and implementing engineered to-order air packages for complex technical requirements for over 60 years We provide specialized custom compressed air and gas compressors as well as nitrogen generation packages to international EPC contractors and engineering companies across a range of […] The stone fruit harvest in the Spanish provinces of Huelva and Seville will start 10 days later this year due to the influence of cold weather in January and the constant rains in March "We've had a winter with sufficient hours of cold even in the usually warmer coastal areas," says José Rodríguez Carrascal which delayed flowering by around 10 days and bad weather with persistent rain has not allowed the fields to make up for this delay," he says "We hadn't seen so much rain in March for many years," says Carrascal Andalusia now has enough water reserves for at least the next two years following a long period of drought; however it has also been detrimental for some crops like berries or the oranges that were at a more advanced stage in terms of ripeness the bad weather has not generally been detrimental to stone fruit "Except for some occasional hail damage in some farms until mid-June," says the Manager of the Seville-based company as the rains recorded during the pollination stage will cause a significant reduction of the volumes." there's a limited supply of fruit from overseas in the markets together with the good weather in central and northern Europe has been boosting the demand for summer fruit so Spanish fruit will hit the European markets in a favorable commercial context," says Carrascal With a production amounting to around 8,000 tons SAT Síntesis sells its fruit under the Primor brand to markets in the EU and Switzerland with some exports also going to Asian countries For more information:José Rodríguez CarrascalSAT SíntesisCtra. A-436, Km.241318 Villaverde del Río. Seville, SpainTel.: +34 902702422[email protected]www.satsintesis.com The land in Huelva has already been prepared covered and equipped with irrigation for the strawberry plants of the 2024/25 season Those for the earliest plantations will start to arrive next week "and on October 3 or 4 practically 100% of the growers will already be planting," says Manuel Piedra between 360 and 370 million plants are expected to be planted on the farms at a rate of around 9 million plants per day throughout the month of October "Temperatures and rainfall will determine whether the season will start earlier or be delayed by a few days because the plants take root better and more strongly with cool temperatures you'd want some moderate rainfall after the plants have been put in the ground The planting phase is the most critical for the plants and their success depends on the temperature and humidity conditions 10-15 days after the planting." we are hoping for a rainy autumn with rainfall not only in October we are facing 25% restrictions in the supply of water for irrigation and we want to avoid at all costs the same thing happening as last season when the water supply was cut by 50% and some plantations had to finish producing early," says Manuel we expected the area devoted to strawberries to remain the same or be just slightly reduced The raspberry acreage will again be reduced we must bear in mind that the volume produced will increase proportionally at a bigger rate than the acreage because some plantations from previous years had not yet reached their maximum productive potential." While Huelva's blueberry acreage exceeded 4,500 hectares last season strawberries are still the province's leading berry with more than 6,000 hectares in production "Huelva stands out in the European strawberry market both in terms of volume and quality Morocco's peak in fresh strawberry production coincides with the moment that the first volumes of Spanish strawberries start to arrive but Morocco is focused on the industry and the country's last strawberries of the season are mainly used for processing Huelva is practically alone in the strawberry market in Europe." Last year more than 77% of the season's total volume was supplied during these months according to data from the Andalusian Regional Government "Another very important factor to bear in mind is that in these cold months less water for irrigation is generally required we still need to deal with a 25% restriction we should still be able to get through the most important part of the season without major problems." For more information:Manuel PiedraUPA Huelva[email protected]www.upahuelva.es rains will continue in the Spanish province of Huelva after a brief respite during the weekend following two long weeks of continuous rainfall that have put many strawberry producers in a dire situation "The truth is that the sector is concerned about the current situation although thanks to the fact that a few years ago we opted for hydroponic cultivation we are not as concerned as other growers," says M.ª Ángeles García Sousa The strawberry greenhouses on her Cartaya farm have a total of around 100 hectares devoted to berry crops the largest producers of Florida Pearl strawberries in Spain whose production is sold to Scandinavian countries and other destinations in the northernmost latitudes of Europe," she says "The white strawberry of the Florida Pearl variety attracts a lot of attention in Nordic countries because of its color and exceptional flavor which pleases anyone who tries it," says M.ª Ángeles "and the price it fetches is also very interesting." "That's why we are very happy about having the right infrastructure on our farms to produce quality strawberries under any weather conditions there is optimum drainage of the substrate thereby minimizing fungal attacks and diseases it allows treatments to be applied and for them to be effective," she says in the context of labor shortages in the fields hydroponics has allowed Frutas Esther to avoid major problems in finding pickers as they can work in a much more comfortable position which translates into better working conditions," says Mª Ángeles "We currently grow 95% of our strawberry crops in hydroponics we will have the few still active plantations in soil removed and set up new structures on the same area so that 100% of our strawberry production will be grown hydroponically by the 2025/26 season including the coveted Florida Pearl white strawberry," says the technical manager For more information:Frutas EstherCtra. de la Estación Km. 1.930550 Abarán, Murcia. Spain[email protected]https://www.frutasesther.es/ Green Hydrogen – GAC Spain expands to Port of Huelva freight services and ship spares logistics at Huelva As development of infrastructure for both green hydrogen and renewable energy continues to gain momentum in the south of Spain our presence in both Huelva and Algeciras become increasingly vital for supporting our customers Expansion of GAC’s footprint to Huelva follows the opening of an office at the port of Algeciras Part of the Andalusia Green Hydrogen Valley – Spain’s most ambitious renewable hydrogen project and one of the largest in Europe – the port of Huelva plays a pivotal role in Spain’s energy transition spearheaded by Spanish energy company CEPSA involves the construction of two green hydrogen production facilities in Palos de la Frontera in Huelva These facilities will have a combined electrolysis capacity of 2 GW capable of producing up to 300,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually READ the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Hydrogen Central Green Hydrogen – GAC Spain expands to Port of Huelva. source OMV Eye Green Hydrogen Partnership This article was first published on Rigzone here OMV AG and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co PJSC (Masdar) have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on producing renewable power.. 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We love meeting interesting people and making new friends. 11 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Sevilla Atletico won 2–0 over Recreativo Huelva on Fri This is 32 of the Primera Federacion - Group 2 The current head to head record for the teams are Sevilla Atletico 1 win(s) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (13) Have scored 2 goals in their last 5 matches Recreativo Huelva haven't lost to Sevilla Atletico in their last 7 meetings (4W Who won between Sevilla Atletico and Recreativo Huelva on Fri 11 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT?Sevilla Atletico won 2–0 over Recreativo Huelva on Fri 11 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Sevilla Atletico is playing home against Recreativo Huelva on Fri The Civil Guard dismantled a clandestine warehouse dedicated to the illegal packaging and distribution of strawberries in the province of Huelva operated with products of non-accredited origin infringing Law 17/2011 on Food Safety and Nutrition two people are being investigated for allegedly stealing field boxes from different cooperatives in the strawberry sector This operation is part of the preventive measures implemented by the Civil Guard during the fruit harvesting season in the region The joint work of the ROCA team and the Citizen Security patrols has allowed intensifying controls to prevent crimes on farms authorities intercepted a shipment of more than 1,500 kg of strawberries transported in a vehicle without the permits and requirements required by the Ministry of Health and Transport the seized strawberries would be stored in a garage without sanitary registration or necessary health measures and boxes of recognized brands that were used to increase the credibility and acceptance of the products in the market the Civil Guard confiscated more than 1,500 kg of strawberries Source: huelvahoy.com Frontpage photo: © John Pavel | Dreamstime Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Participation in Upcoming Tennis Exhibition Hangs in the Balance Due to Scheduling Conflict The anticipation is high as Spain’s renowned tennis duo are slated to showcase their talent in an exhibition match scheduled to take place in Huelva this July known for their prowess on the court and off is set to dazzle fans at the event organized to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Spain’s oldest tennis club Joining them on the court will be Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina promising an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship the event faces a major hurdle as it coincides with the second week of Wimbledon one of the most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments in the tennis calendar With players from around the world vying for the coveted title there is a looming question mark over the participation of the four stars in the exhibition match Should they progress to the main draw of Wimbledon they may opt out of the event to focus on the Grand Slam competition Adding to the uncertainty is Paula Badosa’s current physical condition as she is recuperating from a recent back injury Sustained during the third round of the Miami Open in a match against Clara Tauson Badosa displayed her resilience by clinching victory in straight sets with a score of 6-3 Badosa shared insights into her recovery journey this one because it was totally different from the last one It was an injury that was touching the nerves As fans eagerly await further updates on Badosa’s recovery and the final decision regarding the Huelva exhibition the tennis world is brimming with excitement and speculation Will the dynamic duo of Badosa and Tsitsipas grace the courts in Huelva or will their focus shift to the prestigious Wimbledon tournament Stay tuned for more developments as the tennis season unfolds Jack Draper continued his remarkable run at the 2025 Madrid Open breezing past Italy's Matteo Arnaldi 6-0 6-4 to secure his first-ever Masters 1000 semifinal appearance Francisco Cerúndolo delivered a brilliant comeback to defeat Jakub Mensik 3-6 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Madrid Masters Rising Tennis Star Carlos Alcaraz Overcomes Injury Setback Sets Sights on Rome Comeback In a thrilling comeback story the young and talented Carlos Alcaraz is defying the odds.. 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He added: "For our organization it's an honor to participate in the presentation of this very special edition and it's a privilege to be part of the event's history since its origins as a main collaborator." The president of the Cajasol Foundation recalled the institution's strong connection with the city: "You know that we feel part of Huelva and its future projects. We have historically built many ties, always in collaboration with other entities and institutions, as we are doing in this case with the Town Hall" will be in charge of inaugurating the stage of the Grand Theatre on June 18 which will be the icing on the cake on June 22 In addition to Eva the Peppermint y Francisco Roca which complete the offering at the Grand Theatre on June 19 Next to them in the framework of the Barrio Obrero within the traditional section of the QuitaSueños Festival which this year pays tribute to the official sponsor with the Cajasol stage to offer two shows starring great figures of the flamenco current as Edge of the Patios Aurora Vargas and La Tremendita and Paco Cepero will inaugurate the Gran Teatro stage on June 18 who will bring the show to a close on June 22 Eva la Yerbabuena and Francisco Roca will complete the lineup at the Gran Teatro on June 19." the premiere of the rehabilitated Santa Fe Barracks one of the main protagonists of this edition will be the guitarist Paco Cepero winner of the Paco Toronjo 'Legends of the Flamenco' renowned photographer with all kinds of awards such as the First Prize at the International Flamenco Photography Salon of the Chair of FlamencoJerez logy in 2009 and 2010 and a regular festival collaborator flamencosuch as the one in Jerez which in its tenth edition had her as official photographer the Nimes Festival or the Netherlands Biennial the poster will not be the only work to be enjoyed by this renowned artist in Huelva because the exhibition is also included Blessed Glory which will be open to the public from June 16 to 21 in the Sala de Armas of the Casa Colón the festival comes loaded with proposals to enjoy the flamenco in many ways because in addition to the photographic work by Ana Palma it is added to a pictorial exhibition by Miguel Verdejo in the hall of the Grand Theatre return to sow the seed of flamenco among the little ones who come once again from the hand of La Cavaera and Antonio Dovao including an illustrated lecture by Regina on the Fandango de Huelva for all audiences the Ibero-American Film Festival is placed at the service of Flamenco and Huelva inaugurating the tenth edition with the premiere of a Film Club that will be held at the Santa Fe Barracks with a double session of documentaries that includes the short film Silence and the award-winning Fandango both directed by the Huelva native Remedios Malvarez who will be accompanied by the co-director in the discussion that will take place after the screening the festival includes the National Children's Fandango Competition of the Peña Flamenca of The Order discovering young talent to continue making cantera It will be held on June 21 at the Gran Teatro demonstrating the commitment of this city to the fandango to protect and defend a flag "of which we feel deeply proud because of the great artists from Huelva who raise this palo to the commendable work carried out by the Peñas Flamencas for the defense and promotion of the fandango in particular and the flamenco “in general,” the mayor said email and website in this browser for future purposes Privacy Policy Agreement * I agree to the terms and conditions of the Privacy Policy. The Voice of the Flamenco in the World.  The Spanish Hydrogen Valley Alliance is born within the II H2V Congress in Huelva In a step towards the decarbonisation of industrial and transport sectors of the national economy and the development of an industrial value chain sixteen hydrogen valleys from all over Spain have met in Huelva within the framework of the  II National Congress of Green Hydrogen to sign their membership in the  Hydrogen Valleys Alliance These associations will work together to promote the renewable hydrogen value chain with the aim of positioning Spain as a relevant player in the European economy of this energy vector the representatives of the valleys were accompanied by the Minister of Industry Energy and Mines of the Andalusian Government,  Jorge Paradela ; the Secretary of State for Energy of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge,  Joan Groizard ; and the Mayor of Huelva,  Pilar Miranda In the words of the representatives of the Hydrogen Valley Alliance The main premise of this Alliance is to mark a before and after in the sustainable and competitive future that we intend to create in Spain “Collaboration between all the valleys is essential to overcome the climate and energy challenge that we all have in common and maintain the competitiveness of our industrial sector by taking advantage of the opportunity to develop new industry and technology In order to carry out the various initiatives promoted around this energy vector the sixteen hydrogen valleys in the country made up of companies and other public and private organizations belonging to multiple parts of the value chain of this product seek to collaborate to promote the development of local ecosystems around the hydrogen economy They also aim to learn from the best practices of each of them advance collaborative projects and improve the capacity for dialogue with the different Spanish and community institutions The Hydrogen Valley Alliance brings together 611 entities involved in around 333 projects the production of almost 900,000 t/year of hydrogen and the abatement of more than 11 M t/year of CO2 Renewable hydrogen is a key energy vector for realising Europe’s commitment to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and for making progress in reducing energy dependence and greenhouse gases has an industrial fabric well positioned to support the development of green hydrogen and with ideal conditions to make this a key vector for the energy transition as well as to achieve an opportunity for industrial READ the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Hydrogen Central The Spanish Hydrogen Valley Alliance is born within the II H2V Congress in Huelva, source The Canadian Hydrogen Association Welcomes Sturgeon County as Newest Member The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) and its regional affiliate Hydrogen Alberta (H2AB)are pleased to welcome Sturgeon County as its newest.. 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GenH2 Joins Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership (H2FCP) Liquid Hydrogen Leader Becomes Member of Industry-Government Alliance for Hydrogen-Powered Transportation Titusville We love meeting interesting people and making new friends Huelva's first extra-early blueberries of the 2024/2025 season are already hitting the markets The supply of this exclusive variety is still limited and is making headway against the dominant supply from the southern hemisphere the first batches of potted strawberries are also arriving to a relatively empty European market Greek and Moroccan shipments will gradually increase raspberries have seen an increase in the supply in the fall "We have been harvesting and selling the earliest blueberries from Huelva for around three weeks now," says Carlos Esteve sales director of the second-grade cooperative Onuba Fruit "We are probably the only ones in Huelva producing blueberries at the moment as Europe is currently mainly supplied with fruit from the southern hemisphere The Demba is part of a program of five varieties developed to extend the campaign and be able to start supplying on dates when blueberries had so far never been produced in Huelva "We are also replacing some obsolete mid-season varieties with new varieties that are better tasting more productive and less costly for our growers and also bringing in late varieties to extend the season," says Carles Esteve "The supply of extra-early blueberries is currently limited and where they are being very well received by those willing to pay a bit more for a fresher product with a lower carbon footprint compared to overseas blueberries," says the Sales Director of Onubafruit volumes will increase and they will also be shipping to other European countries the first blueberries from Chile and Morocco will also start to arrive in Europe Spanish strawberry production benefiting from excellent weather conditionsA couple of weeks ago the first potted strawberries started to be harvested in Huelva "We are talking about very small volumes at high prices the bare-root strawberries will start to be harvested These have had optimum conditions during the growth stage thanks to the good level of humidity in the soil due to the autumn rains and the ideal temperatures there has been a lot less replanting," says Carlos Esteve According to the cooperative's Sales Manager European markets are quite short of strawberries at the moment "It is normal for the strawberry supply in Europe to be scarce at this time of year this time there have also been some slight delays in the arrivals from Egypt it was very difficult to find strawberries on the shelves; in fact our production season in Castile-Leon will be extended until December something that had never happened before." Onubafruit has expanded the acreage devoted to strawberries by between 7 and 8% and it continues to diversify with new varieties Raspberry production increases in the fall and a smaller supply is expected in winterAs far as raspberries are concerned the production since October has been much greater than last year's "We have marketed twice as many kilos as we had by this time last season This change in the production curve points to there being a lower supply this winter until the beginning of spring Producers are choosing to avoid growing in winter because it is more costly to produce and involves greater risks," says Carlos Esteve For more information:Onubafruit S.Coop.And.Tel.: +34 959 540 844[email protected]www.onubafruit.com The 180km Zafra-Huelva railway line in Spain is being renovated under a €210m ($228.62m) programme The Zafra-Huelva railway line is a 180km standard gauge line connecting the provinces of Badajoz and Huelva in Spain It is undergoing renovation to enhance the reliability and speed of traffic between the provinces Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (Adif) the state-owned railway infrastructure manager is carrying out the renovation works with an estimated investment amounting to €210m ($228.62m) which is partially funded by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU programme The project involves adapting the superstructure and infrastructure as well as installing new telecommunications systems and electronic signals The enhancements will also improve connectivity between the towns of Jabugo and Calanas The project is divided into five sections for a comprehensive infrastructure and track overhaul Key actions include track renovation with ballast as well as enhancing the longitudinal and transverse drainage network the first section encompasses the Jabugo-Galaroza station This section includes replacing track switches at the Jabugo station safeguarding slopes in cuttings and embankments and repairing tunnels and the underpass over the HV-1111 road The second section spanning 33km near the Calanas station involves modifications to the station’s track yard including replacing track switches and demolishing the central platform Infrastructure improvements involve protecting slopes from excavations and embankments as well as repairing tunnels and structures On the Calanas – Peguerillas section a comprehensive renovation of the tracks is underway This includes the installation of sidings at the Calanas and Gibraleon stations where the traditional wooden sleepers are being substituted with concrete ones enhancements are being made to the drainage system along with the stabilisation of slopes against excavation and embankment damage four bridges are undergoing extensive repairs including drainage enhancements and the construction of underpasses The completion of work will eliminate up to 14 speed restrictions on the line The implementation of the Bloqueo de Liberacion Automatica (BLAU) an automatic release block on the single track is currently underway This system will operate with centralised traffic control (CTC) from the traffic regulation centre (CRC) in Seville mechanical interlocks are being replaced with the latest electronic technology electronic interlocks are being installed in stations along the line that currently do not have them New LED signals with automatic signal announcement and braking (ASFA) digital beacons are being installed along with new train detection equipment (axle counters) motors are being installed in turnouts to enable remote control from the interlocking system integrating new functionalities into the Seville CTC The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is being updated and a new trunk fibre-optic cable layout is expected to enhance telecommunications Construction of cabins / technical buildings is also underway to house the interior equipment for the interlocks and blockings The automatic blocking system is being enhanced with the deployment of the Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway (GSM-R) mobile radiotelephony system This system will improve safety and reliability by enabling voice communications between trains and the CRC an international company specialising in engineering was appointed to conduct a feasibility study and detailed design project for the track renovation in the Jabugo-Calanas Section of the Zafra-Huelva line Azvi, a construction company, was engaged in the renovation of two sections of the track spanning over 30km each, focusing on upgrading the track superstructure was tasked with supplying sleepers for the renewal of two sections of the railway line a provider of digital and engineering services is offering technical assistance for the control and supervision of works related to the complete renovation of infrastructure and track in the section from 96+430 to Calanas on the Zafra-Huelva line in partnership with construction company Sistem is carrying out construction works to remove telephone blockages on the railway line The contract valued at €987,009 ($1.12m) to supply 39,000 tonnes of ballast for the project was awarded to a joint venture formed by Cantera Antonio Frade Aridos y Recuperaciones; Movimientos de Tierras y Aridos del Tinto Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network The province of Huelva in Spain reported exports worth €547 million in January 2025 This accounted for 16.1% of total exports in Andalusia according to the Agency for Business Transformation and Economic Development (Andalucía TRADE) The agency operates under the Ministries of the Presidency Social Dialogue and Administrative Simplification Fruits ranked second after fuels and mineral oils "Huelva was the third largest exporting province in Andalusia in 2024 with over €7.000 billion in international trade and was the leading province in Spain in berry exports reaching its highest level ever recorded." Huelva saw a 7% rise in regular exporting companies those exporting for at least four consecutive years representing the second-highest growth in Andalusia These 446 companies contributed 82% of Huelva's total exports "Andalucía TRADE is the best ally for companies in their internationalization processes as demonstrated by the 166 Huelva companies that participated in the public entity's foreign promotion initiatives in 2024 These companies represent 37% of the total number of regular exporters registered that year one in three." Key markets included the UK and copper and its manufactures followed in export value Source: Blueberries Consulting Frontpage photo: © Pretoperola | Dreamstime Enagás is launching a BioLNG bunkering service in Spain, at its regasification terminals in Barcelona and Huelva in March. This service will allow BioLNG, a fuel made from organic waste, to be loaded onto tankers and ships. The infrastructure will use biomethane injected into the gas network. As informed, LNG bunkering has seen exponential growth in recent years in Spain, increasing its activity ninefold from 2022 to 3.8 TWh supplied in 2024.  Out of this total, 3.1 TWh were loaded onto small vessels (Ship to Ship, STS) and the remaining 0.7 TWh by tankers (Truck to Ship, TTS), which represents a 2.4-fold increase compared to the amounts charged in 2023. According to Enagás, the Barcelona and Huelva terminals have accounted for nearly all LNG bunkering in Spain and have surpassed 300 refuellings of small-scale vessels. The service meets environmental and traceability standards set by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) and the European Commission, the company noted in a statement.  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "aa7f1eb81f4e9aa18a7a67ba7eb4ef9f" );document.getElementById("c08a1a06c7").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); 17/11/2024 - 5:29pm (GMT-5) | Actor Rubén Cortada was recognized this Sunday with the Luz Award during the 50th edition of the Ibero-American Film Festival in Huelva for being one of the emerging talents in Ibero-American audiovisuals and in notable scripted series produced in Spain and Latin America The award was presented to him at a ceremony held at the Grand Theatre of Huelva where he joined figures like Paz Vega and María León who have also been honored in this edition of the event expressed his gratitude: “It is an honor to receive this award for my work; it is a gift from Huelva a city I fell in love with during the filming of Operación Barrio Inglés.” during his speech in the “Encuentros” event the Cuban reflected on his profession and dedicated the recognition to his colleagues: “I put my heart and soul into trying to be an actor and I accept this award with great responsibility for the profession and for my fellow artists.” He also emphasized that he is "in the midst of becoming a better actor," convinced that "the only way to earn respect is to work and learn." Cortada shared how his love for acting was born from movies like Carne trémula and Fresa y Chocolate: “It stuck with me,” he confessed He also highlighted the importance of cinema as a mirror of society: “Cinema is the reflection of society; through film I can see local stories from distant places Rubén Cortada had a notable athletic career as a federated tennis player and a boxer before venturing into the artistic world as a model she decided to take a turn in her career to focus on acting making her debut in series such as Bandolera and El tiempo entre costuras Her international recognition came with her role in El príncipe solidifying her career with performances in Olmos y Robles and Lo que escondían sus ojos he has starred in movies such as El signo de Caronte and El cuarto pasajero is promoting a pioneering project for the capture and recovery of biogenic CO2 at its biomass-based renewable electricity generation plant in Huelva The initiative aims to turn its site into a hub of reference in the production of renewable fuels and biogenic CO2 capture facilitating the transition from grey methanol (of fossil origin) to green methanol (e-methanol) It is a renewable fuel that will contribute to decarbonising sectors that are difficult to electrify such as the aeronautical and maritime sectors it should be noted that the company has just reached an important milestone in the environmental processing of the project The Department of Sustainability and Environment of the Regional Government of Andalusia through the Territorial Delegation of Sustainability and Environment in Huelva has agreed to open a public information period that includes the capture of biogenic CO2 the installation of an electrolysis plant for the generation of green hydrogen and the synthesis of 250,000 tonnes of renewable methanol per year This project joins the one already announced by Magnon at its Puertollano (Ciudad Real) plant for the capture and valorisation of biogenic CO2 Four million tonnes of biogenic CO2 per year The Ence Group produces more than four million tonnes of biogenic CO2 per year of which nearly one million tonnes are generated at the Huelva facility The recovery of this gas is key to the production of advanced renewable fuels which in turn require a source of renewable carbon Magnon Green Energy’s plant in Huelva has a renewable electricity generation capacity of 137 MW with biomass and recovers more than 800,000 tonnes per year of agroforestry waste from the surrounding area thereby contributing to the circular economy thanks to the responsible management of biomass reducing the risk of forest fires and diffuse emissions from the uncontrolled burning of agricultural waste Methanol is a product with great potential in the decarbonisation process It is used in the manufacture of essential products such as acrylic plastics and in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries as a liquid at ambient temperature and pressure and already has an extensive global logistics network We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Dani Mérida se proclama campeón de la Copa del Rey en Huelva One of Europe's first blueberry plantations was set up in the Spanish region of Asturias back in 1968 With the help of what is now known as Serida a cultivation test was launched with plants brought from the United States which was ahead of its time as not many people knew the fruit at the moment but which would lay the groundwork for the development of a berry that recorded exports in Spain worth 519 million Euro Asturias and the northern coast in general continue to play a very strategic role in the Spanish blueberry campaign," says Adrián García "as evidenced by the fact that more and more berry companies from Huelva are showing interest in setting up new blueberry plantations in this area where the late blueberry varieties of the Rabbiteye type can be grown." we have the licence to produce the Velluto Blue variety which was obtained directly from its New Zealand breeder we started testing this variety together with Fall Creek Nursery and were the first to grow the Velluto Blue in Spain and Portugal We saw that it stood out among Rabbiteye varieties for its good quality and improved flavor and for delivering a notably higher productivity than preceding Rabbiteye varieties with an average of between 4 and 5 kilos of fruit per plant." is characterized by its very late production the season runs in July and August in the southern area and in the plantations in the north it can continue until early/mid-September; a period in which there are very few good varieties on the market for these climates." "Huelva and the production area of the Algarve normally finish their seasons with Legacy type varieties that are already in decline by the middle of June there weren't any really productive varieties for the southern area with sufficient quality for the market to accept them That is why having a variety such as the Velluto Blue is very important because it would allow the Spanish harvest to start by the end of January/beginning of February with the extra-early varieties and for the campaign to be extended until practically October or November with blueberries of domestic origin." the weather conditions have taken a toll on the Peruvian blueberry production but here in Asturias we still have very stable temperatures and also sufficient water "Minikiwis are handled like any other berry due to its characteristics and properties"For El Cierrón blueberry cultivation started in 1989 thanks to Adrián's father who had first-hand experience with the crop as a Serida technician they started up the nursery in Villaviciosa where in addition to producing blueberry plants they grow all kinds of berries for their sale to end consumers due to its characteristics and properties." Adrián in the blueberry plantation in 1996 "Minikiwis are kiwis that can be eaten without having to peel them and which stand out for their high antioxidant content The Spanish season takes place between August and September but there's great potential for consumption to grow as evidenced by the response from consumers to this year's production We believe that in 3 or 4 years' time it will be widely available in supermarkets." For more information:Arándanos El CierrónLes Vegues, 33311 Fuentes, Asturias. SpainTel.: +34 619 27 14 08 www.arandanoselcierron.com