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Government attributes Pego electrical capacity to Abrantes Technological Free Zone

Correio do Ribatejo15 September 2026 at 09:21

The Portuguese Government announced that it will attribute to the Abrantes Technological Free Zone (ZLT) part of the electrical capacity available at Pego. This decision was revealed by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, to the Lus news agency.

The government official explained that it was decided that part of the grid connection capacity will be destined for the Abrantes Technological Free Zone.

In addition to the attribution of electrical capacity, the Executive will also delegate the operational management of this infrastructure to Tagusvalley, the entity responsible for the administration of the ZLT.

This measure comes within the scope of the development of the Abrantes Technological Free Zone, which aims to boost innovation and technology in that region of Ribatejo.

Why this matters

The Abrantes Technological Free Zone now receives direct access to Pego's electrical capacity, enhancing its attractiveness for companies and technological projects. Tagusvalley assumes the operational management of this infrastructure, which can boost the innovation ecosystem in the Ribatejo region. This decision is part of the Government's strategy to support technological zones with dedicated energy resources.

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