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2025-02-18
DGEG presents Strategic Plan for Geothermal Energy in Portugal
In the published note, DGEG points out that "geothermal energy emerges as a sustainable solution for the decarbonization of the economy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting energy efficiency in the residential, industrial, service and...
2025-02-17
ERSE promoted a debate on the new regulatory period for 2026-2029
At the event, the "Regulatory Atlas of the Electricity Sector" was also presented.
2025-02-14
Lisbon consolidates itself as a strategic hub for data centers in Europe
A study by Cushman & Wakefield reveals that the data center market in Portugal is booming, with Lisbon consolidating its position as a strategic point for global connectivity.
2025-02-13
IEA: Energy consumption will rise 4% per year until 2027 thanks to China and India
In the annual report on the electricity market, the IEA notes that emerging countries will account for 85% of growth by 2027, but there is also some recovery in the developed world, due in part to the demand for new data centers and the electrification...
2025-02-13
Allocation Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy needs more environmental guarantees, say NGO's
Throughout the process of defining areas for accelerating the deployment of renewable energy at sea, NGOs raised concerns about the need to exclude environmentally sensitive areas.
2025-02-13
Can Portugal aspire to be the new Eldorado of Data Centres?
Lisbon's proximity to critical submarine cables, including Google's future Cloud cable and 2Africa, reinforces its importance as an intersection point for the global communications network.
2025-02-13
Renewable gas auction already has winners
There was only one application in the area of biomethane, presented by Dourogás Renováveis. The capacity awarded in this gas was 75 times below the maximum threshold set in the tender.
2025-02-13
Portugal hosts first event on the Modernisation Fund
DGEG held an info day dedicated to the Modernization Fund. It is the first event in the country focused on this instrument that aims to help some of the European Union's Member States meet their energy and climate goals. 
2025-02-13
Jean Barroca is the new Secretary of State for Energy
Where does he come from and what challenges does he face?
2025-02-12
DGEG launches update of the scenario for carbon neutrality for 2050
The new 2024 version of the CN50 already includes the historical records for 2022. The assumptions for 2023-2030 have been aligned with those of the 'With Additional Measures' scenario of the NECP, through a process of mutual adjustment, and in...