UHMWPE in Spain: driving high-value applications with advanced materials.

Repsol’s project in Puertollano marks a milestone in the European polymer industry, aiming to produce high-performance UHMWPE that strengthens competitiveness and industrial autonomy in Europe. The new plant combines advanced technology, efficiency and optimised processes, designed for sectors and high-performance applications where wear resistance, durability and reliability are essential.

The talk will show how this project integrates sustainability principles by minimising resource consumption and emissions, while fostering collaborative innovation across the entire value chain in strategic sectors. High value-added applications will be highlighted in sectors such as industrial and food (wear components and machinery), defence (high-performance materials and functional protection) and energy storage (durable energy solutions for batteries and energy systems). It will also address the competitive advantages of having local capacity, strengthening the resilience and autonomy of European industry.

This presentation offers a strategic and comprehensive view of the project, showing how Repsol drives the development of advanced and innovative materials in Europe in a sustainable and responsible way.