Granada, Spain — Ferrovial, in consortium with FCC Construction and local contractor Añil, has been selected to design and construct Spain’s first nuclear fusion experimentation center, marking a major milestone in European fusion research infrastructure.
The consortium has been awarded the lead role in the framework agreement for IFMIF-DONES (International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility – DEMO Oriented Neutron Source), one of Europe’s most ambitious scientific and technological projects. The facility will be built in Granada and is promoted by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, together with the Regional Government of Andalusia.
Under the initial phase of the framework agreement, with a budget of €174 million, Ferrovial will participate in the design and construction of the core infrastructure required for the experimental nuclear fusion facility. The main building is expected to become operational by the end of 2029.
Once completed, IFMIF-DONES will be a unique scientific facility worldwide, capable of simulating the neutron flux produced inside a nuclear fusion reactor. Using two advanced particle accelerators, the center will irradiate materials to test their behavior under fusion conditions, supporting the development of next-generation fusion energy technologies.
The Ferrovial nuclear fusion center Spain project further strengthens the company’s position as a global leader in large-scale fusion research infrastructure. Ferrovial has been involved in the ITER nuclear fusion project in France—the world’s largest international fusion energy initiative—for more than 13 years. Since 2012, the company has been awarded eight ITER-related contracts, more than any other contractor, contributing extensive expertise to the advancement of fusion energy.
The Granada-based IFMIF-DONES facility is expected to play a critical role in accelerating the development of nuclear fusion as a viable, low-carbon energy source for the future.
