• Construction and start-up of a new ammonia plant, the largest in the world (1.15 million t/yr) in Algeria, through a joint venture between Fertiberia and Sonatrach (51% / 49%).

• Silicio FerroSolar launches photovoltaic-solar-quality silicon metal manufactured using electrometallurgy procedures onto the market, produced at the Group's plants in Spain, France and South Africa.

• Construction of the largest silicon metal (128,000 t/yr) and photovoltaic SiMe (10,000 t/yr) plant in the world, in China (Sichuan Province).

• Construction of four hydroelectric power stations of 760 Mw in China (Si-chuan Province).

• Construction of a 4/6 bcm regasification plant in Huelva.

• Growth in Construction activities in countries in which we have a relevant presence: Canada, United States of America, Central Europe, emerging markets with large potential and countries in the Persian Gulf.

• New infrastructures concessions, especially in Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Chile), the USA, Eastern Europe and other markets.

• Firm commitment to the internationalisation of the Industrial Construction division, entering the market with major projects.

• Development of specific NPK fertilizers for special kinds of  crops. Currently working on 5 agreements with Universities and R&D Centers.

• Production of strontium nitrate for liquid crystal displays. (QSr).

• World technology leader in fertilizers through INCRO (50%).

• 4 patents obtained, 5 innovation prizes obtained, a Torres Quevedo grant, a García Cabrerizo prize and “Academiae Dilecta” award.

• Three CDTI projects currently in course that have originated nine contracts with Universities .

• Main developments for silicon metal industry: ELSA electrode and continuous copper casting machine.

• The main project under development is FERROSOLAR.

• Pacadar is the leading company in the pre-cast concrete sector for public works in Spain and it is constantly on the technological cutting edge of developments in this area. (Hyper static solutions, application of microsilica in high resistance concrete, etc…).

• OASIS: Design of future high ways with high security levels, service and sustainability.

• Teodolitos Torre Espacio: New system to control building movements with remote controlled topographic systems.

• CLEAM: Knowledge generation for sustainable linear transport infrastructures.

• Cubípodos: Research on a more efficient new element for dike construction.

• Diques de Abrigo Flotantes II. Design and construction technical assistance for a new floating dike.

• Reducción de lodos. Lower operation costs for the sludge treatment plants.