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New Approach To Managing Electricity Grid Capacity

Portugal introduces new mechanisms to enhance flexibility in renewable energy grid capacity allocation, allowing technology changes, capacity splits, and regulated assignments. The decree-law creates pathways for optimizing injection capacity through hybridization, aggregation, and exchange mechanisms, though implementation faces technical assessment challenges and interpretative uncertainties.

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

"Blackouts, Transition And The Nuclear Taboo," By Tiago Aires Mateus.

Global electricity generation to power data centers is expected to grow by more than 280% by 2035. Natural gas and coal are projected to supply over 40% of the additional...

Worldwide Energy

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Gama Glória

New Framework For State Aid Under The Clean Industrial Deal

On 4 July 2025, the European Commission (Commission) adopted Communication 2025/3602 (Communication), which aims to simplify the rules on state aid under the Clean Industrial Deal of 26 February 2025.

European Union Energy

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PLMJ

Newsletter - Administrativo E Ambiente | Offshore Renewable Energy - Portugal Insight Developments

The Portuguese Government has recently approved the Allocation Plan for Offshore Wind Energy (Council of Ministers Resolution 19/2025, of February 7) and the model of the competitive procedure...

Portugal Energy

SRS Legal

Injection Capacity In The National Grid Finally Disclosed

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

DGEG Authorises The Use Of Reserved Capacity For Electricity Storage

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

The Portuguese LV Grid Tenders

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Portuguese Government Approves Final Offshore Wind Seabed Areas

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

The Portuguese Low Voltage Grid Concession Tenders Postponed

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Postponing The End Of The Regulated Market Implies Changes In The Law

Portugal International

SRS Legal

Licensing Of Storage Facilities

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

EU ETS: Changes To Legislation On The European Emissions Trading System

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

Amendment To The Regulatory Framework For Renewable Energy

European Union Energy

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PLMJ

Support For The Development Of Ecological Industry

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

New European Insolvency Directive

Portugal Insolvency

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PLMJ

Approval By The Council Of Ministers Of The Revision Of The Public Contracts Code

Portugal Government

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PLMJ

João Taborda Da Gama On Psychedelics, Law, And The Limits Of The Gatekeepers

Portugal Healthcare

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Gama Glória

Tax And Social Security Obligations Of Portuguese Freelancers: A Practical Overview For International Engagements

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The Sovereign Group

Trade Marks With Reputation In The EU - The Requirement Of The Link Between The Signs

European Union IP

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Inventa

Portugal's Voluntary Carbon Market: New Insurance

Following the establishment of the voluntary carbon market in Portugal, a new insurance has been introduced to accompany the new legislation.

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

The New Portuguese Voluntary Carbon Market Law

Decree-Law 4/2024, which establishes, organises and regulates a voluntary carbon market in Portugal (the "VCM"), was published on 5 January and came into force the following day.

Portugal Environment

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PLMJ

Non-Compete Clauses In Cooperation Agreements – Caution Required

Non-compete clauses that require a party to an agreement (or both parties in case of a reciprocal non-compete obligation) not to enter a market where it is currently not present...

European Union Anti-trust

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Revision Of The Renewable Energy Directive (RED II)

Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 (Directive), revising Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018...

European Union Energy

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PLMJ

Centralised Purchasing System For Biomethane And Green Hydrogen

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

Portuguese Targets For Renewable Energy In Energy Consumption

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

Public Consultation – Portugal 2030

Portugal Strategy

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PLMJ

Renewable Energy And The Opportunities For Portuguese Venture Capital Funds

Worldwide Energy

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STAG Fund Management Limited

Exceptional Mechanism For Limiting The Wholesale Price Of Electricity

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

Simplification Of Prior Control Procedures For Renewable Energy Production

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

Simplified Rules For Renewables

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

New Energy Market Measures

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Electro-Intensive Consumer Status

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

Legislative Reform Of The National Electricity System

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

Simplified Rules For Renewables

The new Decree-Law 30-A/2022 published today at the Portuguese official gazette implements the measures recently announced by the Portuguese Government to accelerate the entry into operation of renewable...

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

New Energy Market Measures

Last Friday, the Portuguese Government approved new emergency measures to contain the increase in energy prices resulting from the war in Ukraine...

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Electro-Intensive Consumer Status

It also created the Status of Electro-intensive Consumer ("Status"). In general terms, the Status brings with it a set of obligations and incentives.

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

Legislative Reform Of The National Electricity System

Decree-Law 15/2022 of 14 January ("Decree-Law 15/2022") has been published to establish the new rules for the organisation and operation of the National Electricity System ("SEN").

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

New Rules For H2 Incentives

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

The First Portuguese Floating Solar Auction

A new Portuguese floating solar capacity auction has been launched today comprising 7 lots in a total capacity of 263 MVA.

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Floating Solar Auction In The Horizon!

The Portuguese government published yesterday the bases of the new solar energy auction dedicated to floating solar.

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

New Portuguese Electrical System Law Under Public Consultation

The Portuguese government wants to leave its mark on the sector with a new regulatory framework for the National Electrical System (NES)...

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Public Consultation On The Reform Of The National Electricity System Law

The new draft decree-Law governing the organisation and operation of the national electricity sector has been put out for public consultation.

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

Fit For 55: The New European Legislative Package To Combat Climate Change

European Union Energy

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PLMJ

Auction Of Guarantees Of Origin

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

The Portuguese New Greenhouse Gases Emission Permits

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Portuguese First 2020 Solar Auction

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Covid-19: Solar Licensing Deadlines Suspended

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Portugal Announces An H2 Auction For 2021

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Portuguese Climate And Energy Plan Approved

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Novas Regras Para Centrais Biomassa

Portugal Environment

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Macedo Vitorino

Promoter's Race For Portuguese PV Restarts

Portugal Energy

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Macedo Vitorino

Circular N.º 2/2021, Da AT: Centrais Eólicas E Centrais Solares

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Servulo & Associados

De 16 A 20 Outubro De 2017 - Novidades Legislativas E Regulamentares Mais Significativas

Portugal Government

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PLMJ

17 A 21 De Julho - Novidades Legislativas E Regulamentares Mais Significativas

Portugal Government

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PLMJ

Timor-Leste And Australia: Oil Dispute

Portugal Energy

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PLMJ

When Seeking Opportunities Abroad, We Favour Local Firms For Due Diligence

Portugal Law Practice

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Iberian Lawyer

L'Express Lextter PLMJ - Novidades Legislativas entre 12 e 16 de setembro de 201

Portugal Government

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PLMJ

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