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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.
The Minister for the Environment and Energy said today that the Government is coordinated and acknowledged it would be a better outcome if Portugal retained control of the Sines refinery, but she stressed that there are market rules.
The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion said today that it would be better if the Sines refinery remained under control from Portugal, but he recognised that the negotiations between Galp and Moeve are taking place between two private companies.
It is an agreement that could lead the Sines refinery to join a joint venture. Also in this bulletin: the campaign for the presidential election and Donald Trump's threats to Iran.
Galp will be a minority shareholder in the company that will own the Sines refinery. Decisions will be negotiated so the Portuguese side carries greater weight. Managers say the government was informed of a merger that preserves the Galp brand.
