The Portuguese State will regain a stake in the National Energy Network (REN), marking the return to the company 14 years after its privatization. This decision represents a reversal of the privatization policy that had been previously implemented in the Portuguese energy sector.
The measure comes in a context of reassessing the State's strategy regarding the country's strategic infrastructure. State participation in REN aims to ensure greater control over a sector considered essential for the functioning of the economy and for national energy security.
Prime Minister Montenegro expresses his conviction that this reintegration will enable a reduction in costs for the State and for consumers. This position reflects the government's expectation that public management or state participation may bring economic benefits compared to the previous private capital situation.
