• What happened to the Matosinhos refinery?
  • The refinery closed in May 2021, what has happened since then? The process of decommissioning, dismantling and demolishing the former Matosinhos refinery is a large and complex process that began after the closure of this industrial unit.
  • What did Galp say about the sines refinery?
  • In presenting its H1 results, Galp referred to the ¡°refinery¡¯s good industrial performance at Sines¡±, taking into account the ¡°favourable environment¡±, while continuing preparatory work for its mega decarbonisation project for the refinery by switching to green hydrogen and sustainable fuels.
  • Who is the design team for a new oil refinery?
  • The winning design team comprises Dutch architect MVRDV and landscaper Lola, Portuguese architect Ooda, American and Portuguese engineers Thornton Tomasetti and A400, and program advisor LiveWork. Before construction on the project can begin, the refinery will be dismantled and soil will be remediated, a task due to take four years.
  • How long will Galp refinery work?
  • Work will begin on the storage tanks and is expected to last two and a half years. This work plan has been approved by the Ag¨ºncia Portuguesa do Ambiente and Galp is committed to strict compliance. The refinery closed in May 2021, what has happened since then?