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2024-10-16
IEA warns of risk of short-term energy supply disruptions
In the annual outlook report, the IEA recalled that the lesson of the current dependence on some fossil fuels "can also apply" to clean energy supply chains, which have "high levels of concentration" in some countries.
2024-10-16
World on track for 2.4ºC increase in global temperatures
Although global carbon dioxide emissions are about to peak, the world is still "well above the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C".
2024-10-15
ERSE publishes proposal for electricity tariffs and prices for 2025
ERSE presents the proposal for tariffs and prices for electricity that will be in force from 1 January 2025.
2024-10-15
ERSE publishes proposal for Tariffs of the Electric Mobility Network Management Entity in 2025
By 15 October of each year, ERSE submits a tariff proposal from the Mobility Network Management Entity (EGME) to be in force the following year, which it submits to the Tariff Council (TC) for its opinion.
2024-10-15
SmarTA project to accelerate energy future
This innovative project, supported by the LIFE Programme, brings together 5 national partners with the aim of accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
2024-10-15
Portuguese economy has been less "carbon-intensive" for almost ten years
In 2022, Energy, water and sanitation was the branch of activity with the highest Carbon Intensity, followed by Agriculture, forestry and fishing and Industry.
2024-10-15
Portugal and 11 other countries ask EU to support interconnections to lower prices
Twelve European energy ministers say that "cross-border interconnection is key to reducing energy prices". Electricity prices are currently fluctuating more.
2024-10-14
All conditions are met to launch offshore wind auction, says Government
Maria da Graça Carvalho announced that the Government will start the first offshore wind auction, with Luxembourg as an external investor co-financing the project.
2024-10-14
ERSE issues opinion on investment in gas distribution networks for 2025-2029
Opinion on the proposals for development and investment plans in natural gas distribution networks, for the period 2025-2029 (PDIRD-G 2024), for a total of €382.1 million for tariff purposes, presented by the group of 11 gas distribution network...
2024-10-12
Where are the essential minerals for the energy transition? And which are the most 'wealthy' countries?
The world's energy system is currently powered primarily by fossil fuels: the transition to a more environmentally friendly economy will shift the fundamentals from coal, oil, and gas to the minerals needed for solar, wind, nuclear, batteries, and other...