The Environment Minister guaranteed today that the water intake in Sines that served the former thermoelectric plant is State property, opposing the claim made by EDP. The Government took possession of this infrastructure legitimately, according to the executive's position.
The issue arises in the context of a dispute between the Portuguese State and EDP regarding the rights over this water intake infrastructure in Sines. The former thermoelectric plant ceased operations and now the question is who owns the water intake used for its operation.
The Ministry of Environment's position maintains that water resources and associated infrastructure are State property and cannot be subject to appropriation by private entities. This intervention by the minister comes to clarify the situation in response to the energy company's claim.
