Energy transition for companies

The energy transition, digitalisation, sector consolidation and the rollout of new infrastructure are reshaping investment decisions in Europe. In Spain, BBVA CIB has delivered two consecutive years of double-digit growth and has supported transactions and investments of close to €20 billion. José Ramón Vizmanos, Head of BBVA CIB in Spain, explains why this new phase requires more capital, greater financial sophistication and a long-term strategic vision.

The bank ranks seventh by volume and eighth by number of project finance transactions in the UK, according to Refinitiv. The UK, one of the most dynamic and competitive markets in Europe, remains a strategic priority for BBVA CIB, which mobilised £1.36 billion in 2025 to finance key projects in the energy transition, clean technologies and essential infrastructure.

In light of the urgent need to reduce emissions, biomethane is emerging as a proven, efficient and circular solution for companies. BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking, through its Cleantech business line, is leading its financing through project finance structures and supporting companies from the early stages to accelerate their transition towards more sustainable production models.

Shotton Mill is completing one of Britain's most significant sustainable industrial transformations. In partnership with Turkish conglomerate Eren Holding, the former newsprint mill in North Wales will reopen in 2026 as the country's largest recycled containerboard and tissue production facility.

BBVA is the first financial institution to join Iberia’s Círculo SAF, a community dedicated to supporting the development of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry and promoting lower emissions into the atmosphere.

In an increasingly digital world, data centers have become critical infrastructure underpinning technological and economic progress. Their rapid growth, however, brings with it unavoidable challenges in terms of sustainability and efficiency. In this context, BBVA CIB positions itself as a strategic partner for companies, supporting them in their transition towards more responsible and resilient models capable of adapting to a constantly evolving environment.