Bill Gates brings together Iberian energy utilities (including EDP) and minister
A meeting in Madrid, hosted by a platform founded by Microsoft's founder, included the Energy Minister and the CEO of EDP. Electricity grids and the demand for power from data centres were discussed.
EDP CEO and Minister of Energy met with Bill Gates at Iberian meeting
Madrid hosted a meeting between Microsoft founder and former leader Bill Gates and representatives of electricity companies from the Iberian Peninsula, as well as government officials, reports El Mundo. Portuguese firm EDP was represented by CEO Miguel Stilwell d'Andrade, and the Minister of Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, also took part.
Energy Minister rejects strategic loss of the Sines refinery in the merger between Galp and Moeve
“This is a matter that involves the Prime Minister, the Finance Minister, myself and the Minister of the Economy,” she pointed out.
Galp/Moeve merger could be positive, but Government will closely monitor it
The Minister for the Environment and Energy sees benefits in the operation that will combine the refineries of Galp and the Spanish firm Moeve because it creates a company of larger scale, but the Government will follow the deal very closely.
Iberian blackout prompts slowdown in renewable energy installations
APREN, Portugal’s renewable energy association, reveals that the Iberian Blackout last April prompted a year ‘marked by a decline in renewable energy incorporation, and an increase in natural gas production‘. The post Iberian blackout prompts slowdown in renewable energy installations appeared first on Portugal Resident.
APREN: Blackout forced increased gas-fired generation and set Portugal back from meeting its climate targets
APREN said a blackout forced greater use of gas-fired electricity generation, moving Portugal away from its climate targets.
Energy consumption in Portugal generated one million tonnes more CO2 in 2025
Portugal relied more on fossil gas-fired power stations last year to meet a record demand for electricity, which increased carbon dioxide emissions, Zero says.
Nuclear fusion: what contribution are the Portuguese making? — Debate
Physicist Nuno Loureiro has worked to tame the Sun's energy source, which could secure a comfortable future. Is that day nearer thanks to the contribution of Portuguese research?
New Electricity Bill
Home News New Electricity Bill New Electricity Bill The Azores parliament has approved a bill regulating electricity production, storage, and commercialisation in the archipelago, granting the regional electricity company (EDA) primary responsibility and allowing private operators to participate
