Noticias sobre Portugal

Drought over large parts of Europe raises concern
Low rainfall, dry soils, and shrinking rivers are pressuring ecosystems, farming, and transport routes across Europe and neighbouring regions.

Water at the heart of energy security: Turnbull warns Europe after Iberian blackouts
The blackouts that swept across Spain and Portugal last week have reignited a crucial conversation about the role of water in energy resilience.

DouroECI completes IFC-sponsored water efficiency project in Brazil
DouroECI, a Portugal-based subsidiary of Metito Utilities and a leader in comprehensive water cycle management, has successfully wrapped up a major consultancy project in Brazil.

WEG announces investments to expand the production capacity of electric motors in Italy
New structure strengthens synergies and expands the Company's production capacity in Italy.

Saur Group reports strong 2024 results with double-digit revenue growth and improved profitability
Saur Group has reported a robust set of full-year results for 2024, with revenues reaching €2,317m, marking a 10.8% increase on the previous year.

WEG supplies hydrogenerators for project in Portugal
The hydrogenerators will strengthen renewable energy production at the hydroelectric power plant.

Arctic sea ice loss drives drier weather over California and wetter over Spain and Portugal
A study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has used a novel approach to unravel the influence of the loss of Arctic sea ice on the planet's climate, isolating it from other factors related to climate change.

INDAQUA acquires Hidrogestión to strengthen its presence in Spain
In 2023, INDAQUA became the first Portuguese company to enter the Spanish water supply sector with the acquisition of INDAQUA Fusosa, which operates in the municipalities of Muro and Alcúdia, in Mallorca.

Is the EU complying with the Water Framework Directive? Analysis of the state of water in Europe
Water is an essential resource for life, the economy and ecological balance, but its management in the European Union continues to face major challenges.

Aqualia begins operations in Peru with a wastewater treatment project
The company has been awarded the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater treatment system in Chincha (Peru), which will directly benefit 345,000 people.

Netmore and Vantage Towers partner to expand LoRaWAN connectivity in Portugal
Netmore Group, a global leader in LoRaWAN network operations, has announced a strategic partnership with Vantage Towers, a major European provider of telecommunications infrastructure, to deliver nationwide LoRaWAN connectivity in Portugal.

ACCIONA wins two new water treatment contracts in Portugal
The company will carry out the treatment of wastewater in these two plants, ensuring the elimination of pollutants.

EU invests €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects for Europe’s green transition
The Commission has granted more than €380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action.

GS Inima and Aquapor secure contract to build Algarve Desalination Plant
The consortium consisting of GS Inima and Aquapor has been awarded the contract for designing, constructing, and operating a new desalination plant in the Algarve region.

European Commission’s October infringements outline water issues in Finland, Portugal and Sweden
The European Commission has announced its October infringements package, which includes several cases related to water wirectives.

EU southern states join forces to address urgent water scarcity in agriculture
Officials from nine countries in southern Europe have committed to collaborate on the advancement of water-efficient technologies and practices for agriculture, informs Associated Press.

Marubeni to invest in Denmark’s AquaGreen
Marubeni Corporation has agreed to acquire shares through a third-party allotment in AquaGreen, a Danish company with technology that can dry and pyrolyze wet biomass, such as sewage sludge generated during wastewater treatment, to produce biochar.

Water treatment for a new logistics block in Portugal
Today we share with you a project that we have executed for an important supermarket chain that, in its process of implementation in the neighboring country, has built a logistics block in Portugal.

Maynilad pilots new AI technology for pipe condition monitoring
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc.

ACCIONA opts for automation and control solutions for smart management of wastewater plants
ACCIONA, in line with its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation, has developed an automation and control system for its wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Portugal.