Technology
We transform the future of energy through innovation and technology
Technological innovation is key to achieving our goal of net zero emissions by 2050. To achieve this, we have two key tools: our R&D center, Repsol Technology Lab, and our open innovation model.
One R&D center, three areas of research to promote technologies
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We transform the energy sector through technological innovation
Projects that define our innovation strategy
We accelerate the energy transition with development of disruptive technologies
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All4Zero, the only industrial technology innovation hub in Spain
All4Zero is an industrial-focused technology innovation hub that promotes the development of technologies for CO2 reduction and the circular economy.
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Self Driving Lab, an award-winning and recognized project
Spain's Secretary of State for Digitization and Artificial Intelligence has awarded this innovative project incorporating AI and robotics into our company's new generation of labs.
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- first research center opens in Madrid.
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- Commitment to shale oil distillation.
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- Cutting-edge experimentation with the Puertollano Pilot Plants.
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- The Testing Statio at the Research Center goes into service.
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- Facility adaptation and researcher training in the assessment of crude oil and optimization of the refining process.
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- The Repsol Technology Center opens, with the most advanced laboratories and pilot plants in the exploration and drilling sector (Downstream).
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- New laboratories are created to improve research in exploration and production, noteworthy amongst which is the first fluid analysis laboratory of Spain.
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- Creation of the New Energies department, endowed with an investment fund for renewable energies and biofuels.
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- New Energies becomes known as Emerging Business and seeks investment in technologies that help with Repsol's business.
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- First of the five MotoGP Championships won using the lubricants and gasolines created by Repsol Technology Lab.
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- Great advances in sustainable mobility with research that preserves the conditions of a new engine, improvements in electric car batteries, and an AutoGas (LPG) engine prototype.
- New Repsol Neotech fuels and an AutoGas (LPG) engine prototype with direct injection.
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- First five-year investment plan (2016-2020) at Repsol Corporate Venturing (previously Emerging Business), endowed with 85 million euros.
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- Repsol launches 100 octane gasoline, developed entirely by Tech Lab.
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- Repsol works with the cutting-edge artificial biology project headed by the Spanish scientist Juan Pérez-Mercader at Harvard University (USA).
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- We launched All4Zero, a unique industrial technology innovation hub in Spain, together with ArcelorMittal, Holcim, and Iberia, which started at Repsol.
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- We have been awarded the 2024 National Innovation and Design Award in the Great Innovative Company category, granted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities.
Continuous innovation
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Find out more about our initiatives in innovation
Find out more about our initiatives in innovation
Digital Trends Radar
Digital Trends Radar
A key resource that classifies trends by maturity and reaffirms our commitment to innovation.
Digitalization
Digitalization
The key lever to ensure the success of our Strategic Plan.
Corporate Venturing
Corporate Venturing
We promote entrepreneurship to accelerate the reduction of emissions.
Updated as of September 2026