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The Portuguese government has confirmed it will not maintain a direct financial stake in the development of the upcoming artificial intelligence Gigafactory.
The Association for Economic and Social Development (SEDES) has urged the Portuguese government to protect the Sines refinery's strategic viability amid concerns over the Galp-Moeve merger, emphasizing the state's authority to safeguard critical national assets.
Former ministers and experts urge the Portuguese government to intervene in the Galp-Moeve deal, warning that failure to act could result in the loss of national control over the Sines refinery, reduced market competition, and increased financial burdens on taxpayers.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has proposed discussions on establishing a disaster fund in Portugal to address damages from increasing natural disasters, such as recent floods. During a visit to the flooded area of Alcácer do Sal, he highlighted the need for financial relief for businesses affected by such calamities, especially those without insurance. He noted that similar funds exist in the European Union and emphasized the opportunity presented by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) to support this initiative.
An analysis of the political dispute between the PS and the AD government regarding fuel tax revenues, set against the backdrop of rising fuel smuggling from Spain and a cooling economy. While the opposition claims the government is profiting from price hikes, the government argues it is neutralising VAT gains through ISP tax adjustments, leaving both sides to selectively frame the data while the country faces the economic impact of high fuel costs.
The president discusses the future of Repsol and the industrial sector in Portugal.
The Setúbal Peninsula has become an autonomous statistical region. It may seem unimportant, but it could be one of the decisions with the greatest economic impact on the region in the coming decades.
Petrogal workers ask the Prime Minister to use the summer work period to clarify what the Galp-Moeve agreement represents for Sines and for all workers.
Workers demand that the Prime Minister take a clear and public position on the future of the Sines refinery and what the deal represents for everyone at the company.
With Spain holding nine refineries, Sedes warns that the merger with Moeve places Sines under an Iberian group logic — without guarantees of future investment.
Galp anticipates that negotiations with Moeve shareholders to combine their refining and marketing businesses will conclude in the fourth quarter, though it aims to finalise the deal as soon as possible. Co-CEO Maria João Carioca stated that while the fourth quarter is more likely than the third, the delay is due to the scale and complexity of the transaction rather than any specific disagreements or asset valuation issues. The deal involves integrating refining, petrochemical, and fuel marketing portfolios across the Iberian Peninsula, including Galp's Sines refinery and Moeve's Spanish facilities. Meanwhile, the Portuguese government is exploring legal instruments to ensure the Sines refinery remains in Portugal and maintains its capacity to supply the country during crises, given that Moeve's shareholders are based outside the European Union.
The purchase of three FREMM EVO frigates from Italy for approximately 3.9 billion euros will have a “remarkable” return for the national economy, with the involvement of Portuguese companies in areas such as simulators, integrated communication systems, or combat systems, as well as improvements at the Alfeite Arsenal, guarantees the Ministry of Defence.
It is most disconcerting, to say the least, to hear that the government has only until the end of July to avert the fall of this national asset unto the The post Portugal: Sines oil refinery – a new direction appeared first on Portugal Resident.
“We will do everything” to defend the strategic interest of the Sines refinery, says Miranda Sarmento, but does not specify what will be done.
The Government intends to launch tenders by the end of next year for nine of the 15 port concessions outlined in the Portos 5+ plan, presented in 2025, reports Jornal de Negócios this Thursday. Among them is the future Vasco da Gama terminal in Sines, which will have a capacity of 3.5 million TEU (unit ...
Socialists consider the explanations provided in parliament by the Minister of Environment and Energy to be insufficient and want to see price drops in petroleum products reflected in the national market.
Portugal’s government is examining what legal powers it may have to intervene in the planned Galp-Moeve deal, as it seeks guarantees that the Sines refinery remains in Portugal and prioritises The post Government weighs legal options over Galp-Moeve deal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Minister of Environment and Energy stated on Wednesday, July 1st, that the government is studying legal instruments to ensure the Sines refinery remains in Portugal and continues to supply the country during crises, following the non-binding agreement between Galp and Moeve shareholders. Maria da Graça Carvalho noted that the government's priorities are to keep control of the refinery within Portugal and guarantee supply security. She highlighted that the government is exploring all legal avenues, particularly given that Moeve's investors are based outside the European Union, and noted the state's 8.24% stake in Galp as a key factor in its ability to intervene.
The Government's priorities include ensuring 'the power for the refinery not to leave Portugal' and the capacity to 'act or guarantee supply in crisis situations', explains Maria da Graça Carvalho, given that Moeve's investors and shareholders are from outside the European Union.
The Government's priorities also include the capacity to act or guarantee supply in crisis situations.
Hours after the PS reached an agreement with the PSD for a single social benefit, the secretary-general criticised Montenegro's Executive. He also stated he does not agree with the IMF's advice.
The secretary-general of the PS, José Luís Carneiro, accused the Government this Wednesday of being “without an agenda for the economy” and argued that the Port of Sines, in the Setúbal district, should be given high political priority. “What I have felt is that the Government is currently without an agenda for the economy and that is worrying...”
Socialist leader considers the lack of an agenda from Luís Montenegro's executive “worrying because the economy is losing international competitiveness”.
The world's largest sovereign wealth fund, Norway's, holds positions in eight companies in Portugal. Funds from Singapore and the United Arab Emirates have had, currently have, and may come to have greater influence.
The association representing the metalworking sector says it has already identified Portuguese companies moving production to countries like Albania and Turkey due to new European rules for steel. A total of 186 public managers have been performing their duties since 13 October 2023 without a management contract, as...
The new centrality of Portugal, as stated by the Government, includes Santiago do Cacém, Sines, and Santo André, according to mayor Bruno Pereira. For the mayor of Santiago do Cacém, the weight of this region in investment and GDP, with over 20 billion euros in projected developments, requires...
Customs representatives praise the creation of a customs office in Sines, but believe the Government could go further and move forward with a Free Trade Zone on the Alentejo coast, similar to the one in Madeira. The head of the Order of Official Customs Brokers (ODO) states that the creation of the Sines Customs Office constitutes a major milestone.
Portugal’s economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the years following the Covid-19 pandemic, with strong growth, rising wages and continued success in attracting major international investment, according to Finance Minister The post Sines investment boost reflects economic strength appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Sines has a 30 billion 'gold mine', but the Government needs to step up its game regarding infrastructure. Meanwhile, Montenegro and Ventura are testing their strength over the revision of the laws.
