The Association for Economic and Social Development (Associação para o Desenvolvimento Económico or SEDES) has warned that the agreement between Galp and Moeve regarding the Sines refinery carries serious implications for Portugal. The association urged the government to use its sovereign powers to safeguard the refinery's viability, citing its role as a strategic national asset.
SEDES warns of risks in Galp-Moeve refinery agreement
Monday, 3 August 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
SEDES (Associação para o Desenvolvimento Económico e Social) is an independent, non-partisan association founded in 1970 that focuses on promoting economic and social development in Portugal. It brings together experts, academics, and public figures to debate national policy and advocate for strategic interests, such as the viability of key industrial infrastructure.
