On September 13, Foro Industria y Energía organized FIE2023, an event that sought to highlight the challenges of the energy transition in Catalonia. Experts, industry leaders, and prominent political figures, such as former Presidents of the Generalitat, José Montilla and Artur Mas; the leader of the Opposition in Catalonia, Salvador Illa; the Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni; and the Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism in acting capacity, Héctor Gómez, provided the key insights to address these challenges.

FIE2023 has garnered the following media coverage:

  • 57 direct impacts on TV, press, and radio.
  • 3.4 million views in the press.
  • 15 accredited media outlets.

Some of the most notable coverages include:

La Vanguardia: José Montilla and Artur Mas acknowledge mistakes in Catalonia’s energy transition

El Periódico de Catalunya: Mas and Montilla ‘halt’ the green transition in Catalonia

El Periódico de Catalunya: Illa urges the Government to make decisions to accelerate the deployment of renewable energies

Europa Press: Montilla and Mas state that Catalonia has not successfully transitioned to green energy

Europa Press: Torrent considers the energy sector ‘fundamental’ for attracting foreign investment

Crónica Global: The future of the Catalan industry under discussion: balancing sustainability and cheap energy to maintain competitiveness

Catalunya Press: Foro de Industria y Energía concludes another edition at the DFactory with a focus on energy management and renewable energy

PV Magazine España: FIE concludes with real solutions for driving reindustrialization and renewable energies

Energías Renovables: FIE2023 reaffirms the interest of the Spanish industrial sector in green reindustrialization

Energética XXI: FIE concludes with concrete solutions for promoting reindustrialization and renewable energies

Industriambiente: Former Presidents of the Generalitat of Catalonia, José Montilla and Artur Mas, advocate for a ‘change in mindset’ in favor of the industry in Catalonia