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Os Portos Portugueses no Contexto da Descarbonização e da Segurança Energética
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Num mundo desafiado pelas alterações climáticas e pela urgência de redefinir os sistemas energéticos, os portos marítimos assumem-se como alicerces de um futuro sustentável. Este trabalho pretende explicar a relevância histórica e estratégica dos portos portugueses, com foco no Porto de Sines, enquanto protagonistas da descarbonização, transição energética e segurança energética, alinhados com os objetivos da União Europeia (UE) e as políticas nacionais.
A investigação procura expor como, desde a Era dos Descobrimentos, os portos portugueses catalisaram a expansão global, movidos por motivações comerciais, políticas e religiosas, embora a sua influência tenha decrescido face a outros portos europeus como Amesterdão, por exemplo. Este estudo visa destacar a recuperação da centralidade portuária no contexto do Pacto Ecológico Europeu, que tem como objetivo atingir neutralidade carbónica até 2050. A análise feita tenta demonstrar como a integração do setor marítimo no Sistema de Comércio de Emissões (EU ETS), desde 2024, e as metas da Organização Marítima Internacional incentivam a introdução de combustíveis verdes.
Este trabalho tenta também demonstrar o papel dos portos como hubs logísticos e energéticos em Portugal, conforme delineado pelo Plano Nacional Energia e Clima 2030 (PNEC 2030) e pela Estratégia Nacional para o Mar. Pretende-se também enfatizar a importância do Porto de Sines no âmbito da descarbonização, com projetos como GreenH2Atlantic e Pacto NEXUS, que conjugam inovação, energias renováveis e digitalização.
A investigação conclui que os portos portugueses, com Sines na vanguarda, são essenciais para o crescimento económico, resiliência energética e sustentabilidade do país, contribuindo para o alcance das metas climáticas da UE.
In a world challenged by climate change and the urgency to redefine energy systems, maritime ports emerge as cornerstones of a sustainable future. This work aims to elucidate the historical and strategic relevance of Portuguese ports, with a focus on the Port of Sines, as protagonists in decarbonization, energy transition, and energy security, aligned with the objectives of the European Union (EU) and national policies. The research seeks to highlight how, since the Age of Discoveries, Portuguese ports catalyzed global expansion, driven by commercial, political, and religious motivations, although their influence waned compared to other European ports like Amsterdam, for example. This study underscores the resurgence of port centrality within the context of the European Green Deal, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The analysis demonstrates how the integration of the maritime sector into the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) since 2024, alongside the targets set by the International Maritime Organization, encourages the adoption of green fuels. This work also illustrates the role of ports as logistical and energy hubs in Portugal, as outlined in the National Energy and Climate Plan 2030 (PNEC 2030) and the National Strategy for the Sea. It also emphasizes the significance of the Port of Sines in the decarbonization framework, through projects such as GreenH2Atlantic and NEXUS Pact, which integrate innovation, renewable energy, and digitalization. The research concludes that portuguese ports, with Sines at the forefront, are essential for the country’s economic growth, energy resilience, and sustainability, contributing to the achievement of the EU’s climate goals.
In a world challenged by climate change and the urgency to redefine energy systems, maritime ports emerge as cornerstones of a sustainable future. This work aims to elucidate the historical and strategic relevance of Portuguese ports, with a focus on the Port of Sines, as protagonists in decarbonization, energy transition, and energy security, aligned with the objectives of the European Union (EU) and national policies. The research seeks to highlight how, since the Age of Discoveries, Portuguese ports catalyzed global expansion, driven by commercial, political, and religious motivations, although their influence waned compared to other European ports like Amsterdam, for example. This study underscores the resurgence of port centrality within the context of the European Green Deal, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The analysis demonstrates how the integration of the maritime sector into the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) since 2024, alongside the targets set by the International Maritime Organization, encourages the adoption of green fuels. This work also illustrates the role of ports as logistical and energy hubs in Portugal, as outlined in the National Energy and Climate Plan 2030 (PNEC 2030) and the National Strategy for the Sea. It also emphasizes the significance of the Port of Sines in the decarbonization framework, through projects such as GreenH2Atlantic and NEXUS Pact, which integrate innovation, renewable energy, and digitalization. The research concludes that portuguese ports, with Sines at the forefront, are essential for the country’s economic growth, energy resilience, and sustainability, contributing to the achievement of the EU’s climate goals.
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Descarbonização Segurança Energética Transição Energética União Europeia Decarbonization Energy Security Energy Transition European Union