-
Article
30 Jun 2022
Portugal Electricity Security Policy
…network is the 400 kV line from the Alto Lindoso generation plant in the north to the generation plant at Sines in the south, passing through the most populated section of the country close to the coast. In addition, 400 kV lines also run from Recarei to Aldeadávila, from Rio Maior to Cedillo, from Sines to Brovales, and from Portimão to Puebla de Guzmán (all of the latter locations are interconnections with Spain). These lines are supported by a series of 220 kV and 150 kV lines across the nation. The majority of electricity supplied by the transmission network is de...
-
Article
30 Jun 2022
Portugal Natural Gas Security Policy
…and demand notably increased in the past two decades, while the share of gas in electricity generation has been volatile.Portugal has no natural gas production and imports 100% of its gas supply. The government sees a role for natural gas in its energy transition, namely as back-up for electricity generation and is pushing for more efficient gas markets and increased gas import and export capacity.Portugal’s gas supply is imported through a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal located in the port of Sines and two cross-border gas pipeline interconnections, Campo Maior and Valença do Minho…
-
Article
30 Jun 2022
Portugal Oil Security Policy
…supply (TES) are oil, mainly for road transport, and natural gas, for electricity conversion and industrial processes. While wind and hydro generation accounted for a small portion of TES, electricity generation from these sources has recently increased.Domestic transportation accounts for most of Portugal’s oil demand, followed by international bunker fuels, industry, and minor shares of services/other, residential, and heat and electricity generation. The country’s refining capacity of around 330 thousand barrels per day (kb/d) exceeds domestic demand, which has turned Portugal into a net-exporter of oil products since 2012. All-time high net-exports…