Overview

• Vice President Yolanda Díaz confirmed Altri will not receive PERTE de descarbonización funds for its proposed macrocellulose plant in Galicia.
• The decision was based on concerns about potential harm to the population, nature, and ecosystems posed by the project.
• Altri had requested €30 million in EU-backed funds as part of a broader €250 million investment plan for the plant in Palas de Rei, Lugo.
• The announcement follows public opposition, including demonstrations, and was celebrated by Sumar spokesperson Verónica Barbero as a victory for environmental advocacy.
• Industry Minister Jordi Hereu reiterated that all funding applications are processed objectively under strict regulatory criteria.