Energy transition news in Portugal

Decarbonising without delay: the role of advanced liquid biofuels in Portugal

The decarbonisation of transport is one of the major challenges of the energy transition. To reduce emissions associated with mobility, it will be necessary to use different solutions. Electric mobility is the most obvious alternative for new light vehicles, but biofuels stand out for their ability to be used in existing engines and infrastructure, contributing to a reduction...

Port of Leixões receives 7.2 million euros to decarbonise docked ships

The Sustainable 2030 programme has launched a 7.2 million euro tender to fund the implementation of shore-to-ship power systems at the Port of Leixões. Public co-financing can reach 85% of the total investment made by the Administration of the Ports of Douro, Leixões and Viana do Castelo (APDL). These systems will supply electricity to vessels from the shore, allowing engines to be turned off while docked, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution. Government ministers, including Castro Almeida, Pinto Luz, and Carvalho, highlighted the strategic importance of this investment for the energy transition and the competitiveness of Portuguese ports, noting that the expansion of the northern container terminal could cost up to 216.6 million euros.

Integrated planning of energy infrastructure: A necessity for Portugal

An analysis of the strategic importance of coordinating energy infrastructure development for Portugal's future.

SAPO21 Oct

Integrated planning of energy infrastructures: A necessity for Portugal

An analysis of the requirement for unified planning of energy infrastructure systems within the Portuguese context.

Jornal PT Green21 Oct

Energy and national sovereignty under debate at Casa da Música

The security of energy supply and Portugal's capacity to respond to the challenges of the energy transition will be under discussion at the 'Energy and National Sovereignty' conference, promoted by the Ordem dos Engenheiros – Northern Region and by the APIEE – Portuguese Association of Energy Engineering Industries, on October 20th, at the Casa da Música, in Porto.

Hydroelectric energy: The Portuguese 'secret weapon' for storage

The energy transition depends on storage, and this reality has become more evident in recent years. Today, modern and more highly electrified grids, such as the Portuguese and Iberian grids, face challenges related to interoperability, flexibility, higher energy consumption, and greater system complexity, all of which require innovative solutions. These solutions may also lie in...

Portugal submitted the Social Climate Plan to the European Commission today

The Social Climate Plan is intended to support a fair energy transition and protect the most vulnerable groups from rising fossil fuel costs.

From research to industry: new energy solutions accelerate the decarbonisation of ceramics

The ceramics industry is testing new ways to reduce carbon emissions, with hydrogen playing a significant role in the search for alternatives to natural gas

From energy transition to smart energy: Portugal's economic challenge

An analysis of the economic hurdles Portugal faces in moving from traditional energy transition models to smart energy systems.

Visão7 Oct

Electric and renewable cars drive the energy transition

Statements from the protagonists of the sustainability panel on energy - supported by E-REDES - during National Sustainability Day.

“It is possible to decarbonise and grow”: Lídia Pereira leads European Parliament delegation at COP31

The Portuguese MEP wants to bring priorities such as energy transition, adaptation to extreme weather events, and stricter rules for climate financing to the climate summit.

Les lois physiques du réseau électrique ignorent la politique

La transition énergétique ne peut reposer sur les seuls décideurs politiques. La gestion des systèmes électriques requiert une ingénierie solide, des réseaux unifiés et une véritable accessibilité financière.

‘Slowing things down’: Trade wars hit global electrification shift

Tariffs on everything from EVs to grid components could slow the energy transition.

politico.com13 Sept

Portugal’s gas-fired plants to remain essential, renewables to surge, says GlobalData

Energy Monitor8 Sept

Portugal: The clean energy revolution

An overview of the transition towards renewable energy sources in Portugal.

Terra de Miranda – Notícias6 Aug

The energy transition in Portugal and the risks of another solar eclipse

An analysis of Portugal's energy transition and the potential challenges posed by a solar eclipse event.

Environmentalists warn that gas network expansion contradicts energy transition and electrification goals of Portugal and the EU

GEOTA and Zero are asking ERSE for an unfavourable opinion on the expansion of gas networks, warning that the planned 400 million euro investment contradicts electrification and decarbonisation efforts.

Europe wants the electric car, but wants others to get their hands dirty

There is an old wisdom that Europe has forgotten: those who do not want to get their hands dirty end up, sooner or later, in the hands of those who did.

Energy transition hits a wall with customer service: the Galp case

The energy transition in Portugal has firmly entered consumers' homes. Rooftop solar panels, heat pumps in houses, and 'turnkey' service contracts have become mass-market products. Major energy companies, including Galp, realised this early and repositioned themselves as providers of integrated solutions for private individuals. The problem is that...

Port of Aveiro moves forward with solar panels for self-consumption

The project marks the start of a strategic investment in the energy transition. Supported by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), it is expected to achieve self-consumption of over 80%. The public tender was launched in August 2025.

Renewables: from licensing to project implementation

The next phase of the Portuguese energy transition is no longer about defining goals, but about the capacity to implement projects: transforming planned gigawatts into projects connected to the grid. The challenge is clear – and time is scarce. The National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC), revised at the end of 2024, sets particularly ambitious targets for...

Energy transition cannot be achieved without fossil fuels. It is unrealistic

Carla Mendonça Tavares is the director of the Innovation Centre for Renewables and the Commercial Area at GALP. Her career began in mergers and acquisitions and is now focused on the field of innovation.

APREN appoints Joaquim Barbosa as president to lead next phase of Portugal's energy transition

Review Energy16 Jul

Isolated electrical systems: the Portuguese islands as a laboratory for energy transition

The Portuguese electrical system extends beyond the mainland. The island electrical systems of Madeira and the Azores are relevant examples of how it is possible to reconcile security of supply and operational reliability with a path of progressive decarbonisation. In the Autonomous Region of Madeira, the management of the electrical system is ensured by...

Luís Marçal: “The future I wish for Portugal is already happening”

Luís Marçal discusses his vision for the country, stating that the positive changes he hopes for are currently underway.

When facts are no longer enough

The energy transition faces a challenge today that goes far beyond technology, licensing, or investment: the challenge of information. In an era where everyone is constantly communicating, sharing opinions, and producing content, scientific facts are no longer sufficient to mobilise public opinion and policymakers. Growing polarisation and...

Energy transition is a priority for 80% of entities in Portugal

A study indicates that the majority of Portuguese organisations consider the energy transition a key strategic priority.

SAPO6 Jul

B+ Summit | "The energy transition is also achieved with renewable molecules"

At the B+ Summit 2026, the Secretary of State for Energy, Jean Barroca, advocates for an integrated approach to decarbonisation, where electricity, bioenergy, and digital innovation complement each other. Highlighting the role of biomethane, advanced fuels, and biomass, the official underscores the importance of regulatory predictability, technological neutrality, and the valorisation of national resources to strengthen energy sovereignty and attract investment.