Energisers “I'm hoping for tranquility and plenty of human warmth this school year” The school year is beginning under the cloud of the covid-19 pandemic. Here is a special and inspiring look at the education of the Portuguese finalist in the Global Teacher Prize 2020
Forward ‘Formate’ as fuel A study conducted by researchers at Nova University, in Portugal, has discovered all the steps involved in eliminating CO2 from the air using microbial proteins, to create a product with the potential for use as fuel
Forward Energy from photosynthesis A team of researchers from Cambridge University have created a device that uses sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to produce a more environmentally friendly fuel
Forward Matrix for work in the future Flexibility, productivity, leadership and requalification are requirements for companies and employees to adapt to current times. The results of an Adecco study provide some clues
Forward The energy sector's reaction to the pandemic The crisis caused by the covid-19 outbreak has seen energy take on an essential role during the confinement period and in creating solutions for the global economy and the future
Forward “We've managed to reduce the risk and increase the efficiency of innovation” In order to accelerate energy transition, Galp is set to invest up to 20 million euros in the Energy Impact Partners platform, an innovation ecosystem geared to the promotion of partnerships between large companies and scale-ups. The founder, Hans Kobler, explained the main advantages of belonging to this “club of innovators” to Energiser
Forward “Renewable energy will be the main challenge in the next few years” Worldwide confinement has resulted in major changes in the oil & gas sector. Energiser spoke to Tom Heggarty, an analyst at Wood McKenzie, one of the guest speakers at Open Days 2020, to learn about trends and opportunities in a market dealing with the challenge of energy transition
Commitment Recalling the Tremor Festival Luís Banrezes, António Pedro, Ben Derico, João Vasconcelos and Diogo Sousa met up online, a year later, to discuss the impact of the 6th edition of the Tremor Festival and the award-winning documentary on the behind the scenes of the event.
Energisers 20 years of racing What began as “having a little fun” has turned out to be a major success story. The Portuguese racing driver Armindo Araújo is celebrating the 20th year of his career and intends to take on the next National Rally Championship with a personal sporting project
Forward “We're running out of time” The challenge of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 is just one part of a series of battles we must not stop fighting. Richard Lagrand, head of innovation at UP – Upcoming Energies, believes we have no time to lose and that the key to meeting these goals lies in innovation.
Commitment Crowdfunding for sustainability To democratise access to investment, thereby benefitting both society and the planet. This is the primary mission of Go Parity, a startup created in Portugal with international ambitions
Forward An innovation factory overlooking the Tagus Headquartered at LACS, in Lisbon, UP - Upcoming Energies is dedicated to finding solutions to accelerate energy transition, mobility, digital transformation and the circular economy
Commitment The Truck of Hope returns to the Algarve In the wake of the first expedition, the Truck of Hope is back with a reinforced team on a new mission to screen and raise awareness on the new coronavirus totally dedicated to the Algarve region. Get to know the key players in the first phase of the project in the summary video
Mobility Companies closer to the future Flow has just launched the first sustainable mobility management system geared to companies and cities, aimed at providing better mobility, a cleaner environment and savings
Commitment “Being able to count on the help of companies has been great” João Gouveia, the coordinator of the National Response of Intensive Care Medicine to Covid-19, acknowledges that the corporate support provided to the health sector in Portugal has been essential in enabling the institutions dealing with the pandemic on a daily basis to perform smoothly
Forward The future of aviation is electric and emission-free The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified the first electrically powered aircraft this year, thereby opening the doors to the commercial exploitation of environmentally sustainable flights. The first passenger plane is due to be tested in 2023
Mobility Sailing in solar mode A number of companies in our country are already running trips on boats powered by solar energy. An innovative initiative that, due to its eco-friendly features, is attracting more and more customers
Mobility The European Union wants everyone cycling The financing model for urban mobility in Europe hasn´t been decided upon yet, but everything points to the fact that the bicycle will be part of the Green Deal package. Support for the purchase of this means of transport already exists in Portugal, and may be reinforced with European funds
Energisers A family at sea Rute Gonçalves, João Monarca and their three children´s love of the sea led them, almost a year ago, to embark on a new round-the-world sailing adventure. On World Oceans Day, the 5 to Port talk about their commitment to the preservation of our oceans and how not even the stormy waters of the pandemic will be capable of wrecking their dream
Forward Hope is green As we celebrate World Environment Day today, Energiser underlines the fact that energy needs will be a major challenge by 2050, with renewables expected to play a key role in the creation of a more sustainable planet
Commitment ‘New norms’ in teaching The Covid-19 pandemic has also forced education to reinvent itself. On the ground in support of schools, the Galp Foundation has donated computers to help young people meet the challenges of distance learning
Commitment Getting children to think about the environment Corgo School, in Vila Real, and Ribeiras Primary School, in Matosinhos, have even more reason to celebrate this year's World Energy Day. Their school projects have been awarded the Future Up 2020 prize, promoted by the Galp Foundation
Forward Renewables are key to decarbonisation Energy transition will be the biggest challenge for players in the oil and gas industry in the coming decades. Major companies have already embarked on this path, as have fledgling start-ups with an increasing focus on innovation in a market regarded as 'traditional'
Commitment Aid must continue At a time when many institutions of social solidarity have ceased operations due to the contingencies caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Banco Alimentar (Food Bank) has created an alternative network designed to get food to those most in need
House Cyber threats increasing in times of pandemic Fraud, phishing and ransomware are threats that continue to affect the security of information on PCs, smartphones and other electronic devices. Being at home, experts warn, can be even more dangerous due to the fact users are alone and more susceptible to deception
Forward “A global change in behaviour is required” The substantial reduction in activity due to the pandemic caused by covid-19 has had a highly positive effect on the atmosphere. But what will and is likely to happen when the economy “warms up” again? Filipe Duarte Santos, a national expert on the environment, provides some leads
Commitment Make way for the Truck of Hope The Truck of Hope, a joint initiative created by Galp, TVI and Rádio Comercial geared to conducting Covid-19 tests in some of the areas with the greatest mobility-related difficulties in the country, is on the road, thereby helping those most in need
Forward Work in the future will be increasingly online Many organisations have been forced to ‘digitalise’ their businesses in record time in order to facilitate their teams working from home, thereby preserving the most precious asset of all: health. Now that an easement of the confinement measures has begun, what will change in the corporate scenario and the way in which business is conducted?
Commitment ‘Istar’ on wheels in support of the fight against the pandemic The largest Portuguese group of campers, caravanners and motorhomers has joined partners to help the community mitigate the effects of covid-19
House Five films for us to rethink our role on the planet Now the world has been brought to a standstill due to social isolation, this is a good time to reflect on what we can and can't do for the planet. Five films to watch at home and react to, chosen by film critic Rui Pedro Tendinha
House Working from home will become ‘the new norm’ Companies are being forced to speed up their digital transformation processes. The pandemic has made even the most resistant companies realise that the labour market will never be the same again
House How to plan your shopping (well) Get organised and #StayAtHome longer, eating healthy food with a shopping list geared to your needs
House Us and our pets at home What changes (or doesn't) when we're in quarantine? Ilda Gomes Rosa, a veterinarian specialising in animal behaviour, outlines some basic rules designed to ensure our pets keep mentally and physically healthy
House Good electricity-saving practices With families confined to their homes, energy costs have increased. How to reduce consumption and your monthly bill
House E-mails, meetings and washing clothes. How do I manage? Discipline, creating schedules and having a specific area for your home office are some of the essential tips for ensuring working from home is really productive
House “We shall reach a safe harbour together” Rute Gonçalves sends Galp employees a motivational video message from Colombia during a break in her trip around the world
House Isolated, but connected to the world Overloaded communication networks and Internet is a reality these days, and the use of the same requires thorough management. What to do to ensure nothing fails
House The stress-free management of working from home with children Suddenly, and with almost no prior warning at all, life has changed, new rules apply and our daily routines have been disrupted. Working at home alongside your children seems like a crazy idea, however you can achieve a lot with a little organisation and positive energy
Commitment Flies in the future of sustainable agriculture In Japan, MUSCA Inc. has been investing in research and development projects geared to reusing organic waste and transforming it into products such as fertiliser since 2016
Mobility “The main focus is on growth” Flow is already a benchmark in terms of mobility. The company´s new CEO, Jane Hoffer, is concentrating on growth strategies, while not forgetting to guarantee a competitive business model
Mobility Smart mobility: the future begins now The 4th edition of the Smart Mobility Forum, promoted by Nissan and held in Lisbon, brought together Portuguese and international experts from the fields of mobility and sustainability
Mobility Flow opens new offices with an eye on the global market Flow has opened their new offices at the Galp refinery in Leça da Palmeira. The mobility of the future has a new home at which to prepare for the market on a global scale
Commitment NECP, the plan to a attain 47% renewable energy share Portugal was the first country to undertake the commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, however, investment in renewable energy sources and a reduction in dependence on fossil fuels will be required in order to meet this goal
Mobility Rapid charging network in Portugal and Spain to be completed in 2020 Travelling between Portugal and France in an electric car in less time is close to becoming a reality, thanks to the CIRVE (Iberian Corridor for Electric Vehicle Rapid Charging Infrastructure) project
Forward “Change can't be stopped” The world of energy is changing and will continue to do so at an increasingly rapid rate. Energy transition and decarbonisation are present-day realities geared to ensuring energy needs are met in a sustainable manner in the future
Forward “True leaders inspire and help others” Leadership, talent and culture are the three essential cornerstones of the business triangle, in addition to being the components that uphold successful organisations. So concludes David Roberts, a specialist in disruption, innovation and exponential leadership, who was attending the Galp Energisers Summit to share his experience
Forward Natural gas will be part of the decarbonisation strategy The countdown to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 has already begun, however, according to a study conducted by the international consultancy firm AFRY, requested by the Portuguese Association of Natural Gas Companies, a mixed supply of energy- electricity and gas - will be required in order to meet this goal
Forward Cities that anticipate the future In Cascais, the municipality has reduced emissions and saves over half a million euros in garbage collection. Águeda has entered the smart cities map thanks to an integrated management, controlled by strong algorithms. The two smart cities of reference in Portugal
Energisers Digital providing better customer service Delmira Duarte 46, Responsible for Process Management and Continuous Improvement faces the mission of giving wings to Galp’s project Fénix
Forward 2.3 billion euros for energy efficiency A community agenda that includes the incentivisation of a paradigm shift in energy and resource management, financing for project start-ups, business opportunities, in addition to regulation, marks a new phase of sustainability in Europe. However, this is just the beginning of a path we must all follow
Commitment Energy Bootcamp award making dreams come true The ATEC Training Academy has opened the Galp Foundation Laboratory. This was the culmination of a process that started eight months ago, at Energy Bootcamp 2019, and which has enabled the implementation of the award-winning energy efficiency project
Mobility Electric vehicles under analysis Energiser accompanied the team from the magazine Exame Informática on a test conducted on an electric car to find out exactly what parameters are analysed, the main doubts in the mind of drivers and what to expect from these cars in the future
Forward Natural gas is a sustainable source of energy Natural gas will play a major role in the future energy paradigm and will be included in the mix of solutions geared to the decarbonisation of the economy
Forward Innovation platform supports energy transition Galp has opened its doors to the ecosystem with a view to seeking out opportunities for the co-creation of value in a collaborative manner and then to share them with its partners. UP - Upcoming Energies will be a 'factory' of innovation
Energisers The great crossing The first report on the life of the 5 to Port on the yacht Domum comes from Cape Verde, in preparation for the next leg of the long round-the-world trip: crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean
Forward Pioneers of carbon neutrality Portugal was the first country to sign the document defining the goal established for 2050: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions so that the balance between emissions and removals from the atmosphere will be zero by that date
Forward Big data boosts 48-hour marathon Eight teams gathered at the Galp refinery in Sines in a quest to find a solution to a real challenge: optimising and rendering Galp's refining system more efficient through the use of a huge data set
Commitment Land of Hope: two years of planting trees for a greener Portugal The Land of Hope movement marked the passing of its second anniversary by planting around 12,000 trees in the Mata Nacional do Urso Nature Park in Leiria
Forward Energiser in magazine format Energiser is now being published in a premium, 92-page printed version. In the first edition, Carlos Gomes da Silva and Joana Carneiro talk about leadership in a magazine inspired by change
Mobility In search of a sustainable future Cities with more people are forcing municipal authorities to develop solutions that help remove cars from the roads
Commitment Hope for a greener Portugal The Terra de Esperança movement, an environmental volunteer initiative, arose two years ago with the aim of reforesting Portugal
Commitment Award-winning Tremor Festival documentary The inspiring story behind the opening spectacle of the Tremor Festival has won the M&P Communication Award in the Integrated Communication/Video category
Forward Humanising technology This is the major challenge for organisations that are simultaneously striving to uphold the humanity of their employees. Addressing learning in a holistic manner, taking advantage of creativity and emotions, is one of the paths to be taken
Mobility Mobility of the future The Porto Customs Congress Center recently opened its doors to another edition, the third, of the Hybrid and Electric Motor Show, an event that once again featured Galp as a main sponsor
Mobility Urban mobility plans are essential Planning. That's the magic word used by Paula Teles, president of the Institute of Mobile Cities and Towns, when discussing issues in relation to citizens moving between cities and suburbs and within the urban agglomerations themselves
Mobility Technology for cities André Dias, CTO and founder of Flow, highlights the manner in which the company intends to meet mobility challenges with solutions based on three pillars: connectivity, electrification and sharing
Mobility Decarbonising mobility and the environment WYZE Mobility is the latest shared mobility player in Lisbon. A Portuguese company geared to facilitating travel in the city by contributing to the decarbonisation of mobility and the environment
Mobility Lisbon is changing With Lisbon Green Capital of Europe 2020 around two months away, Francisca Ramalhosa conducts a review of the city council´s investments in the area of mobility, highlighting the work being carried out to improve the city's capacity to respond to the needs of traffic
Forward Cleaner energy, a longer future Portugal is on the United Nations list of the most sustainable countries in the world and its production of energy from renewable sources has been increasing over the years. Is the nation getting closer to carbon neutrality?
Energisers Around the World with fado in her heart Business Developmente Officer Partícia Brandão, age 45, is often a woman in a man’s world, a situation that never interfered with her work
Forward “Portugal needs to place an even greater focus on electrifying the economy” This is the opinion of Maria João Rodrigues, from Lisboa E-nova, who adds that the planned investments in renewable production could contribute to a reduction in consumer prices
Forward SingularityU: how to maximise human potential with technology Could something be placed in our brain to make us smarter? Vivienne Ming, the guest on the final episode of the documentary series “Inspiring the Future – SingularityU Portugal”, believes that technology can turn us into better people
Forward Energy efficiency needed Global energy demand is expected to keep growing until 2040, according to the forecasts of the International Energy Agency. As such, improving energy efficiency will be a vital factor for the good of the planet in the future
Forward SingularityU Global Summit: on the path to change The Galp Director of Technology, Nuno Pedras, has told Energiser all about Global Summit 2019. The new market trends and the challenges facing the Company in the near future
Forward SingularityU Global Summit: 3D cars, electrical mobility and the future The Galp director of Innovation has attended one of the biggest conferences on technology and sustainability. The future according to Jorge Fernandes
Forward SingularityU: innovation in energy The scientist Ramez Naam is an expert in energy and the guest on the 12th episode of “Inspiring the Future”, the documentary series produced by SingularityU Portugal and which addresses the future, technology and thinking
Forward SingularityU: have we ever managed to block a technology? It´s important to talk about technologies and their consequences for humanity. Manuel Tânger gives us his views on both this issue and entrepreneurism in Portugal in the 11th episode of “Inspiring the Future”.
Forward SingularityU: How can improvisation change the world in which we live? The answer to this question is provided by Robert Poynton, a master of improvisation and the guest on the 10th episode of the documentary programme “Inspiring the Future – SingularityU Portugal”
Mobility Sustainable tourism on wheels Live Electric Tours provides tailor-made city tours in 100% electric cars, featuring a virtual assistant system, Internet and a livestream camera. This innovative initiative was awarded the European Commission Startup Europe Awards prize last November
Mobility AYR: rewarding those who reduce CO2 emissions The platform developed by CEiiA was presented in New York and is designed for the trading of carbon dioxide emission credits
Forward SingularityU: Exponential technologies and the future Nathaniel Calhoun is the guest on the 9th episode of the documentary programme “Inspiring the Future – SingularityU Portugal”
Forward Artificial intelligence: driving towards the future Autonomous vehicles are gradually becoming a reality. Though they are not on the road yet, their high-tech features have rapidly evolved over time and are already installed in some vehicles. If the driver is distracted, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) system can bring the vehicle to an emergency stop
Forward SingularityU: can we be ruled by data? Michell Zappa is the interviewee on the eighth programme of Inspiring the Future - SingularityU Portugal, a journey through the changes we´ll be seeing in the near future
Forward 2019 energy market trends The Everis study conducts an analysis of the energy sector in Portugal and Spain, focusing on an area that is evolving on a continuous basis
Mobility An English designer's coral cities Craig Taylor likes to analyse urban mobility patterns to enable him to create moving images resembling sea coral
Commitment Electric Energiza Everyday life in Sofala, Mozambique, has changed. The implementation of the Energiza Project has allowed to electrify a rural area whose impact extended over 120 people
Forward Welcome to the age of energy prosumers In the near future, citizens, small enterprises and even towns and cities will be the new producers of electrical energy for both their own consumption and for marketing the surplus. Technologies such as blockchain help consolidate this concept and protect the margins of the traditional players in the sector.
Forward SingularityU: technology and the soul Divya Chander, a doctor and neuroscientist, is the guest on the seventh documentary programme Inspiring the Future - SingularityU Portugal
Mobility The mobility of a smart city A national benchmark in the field of smart cities, Cascais has been investing in mobility on an increasing scale
Forward SingularityU: life on Earth The Portuguese astrobiologist Zita Martins has been conducting research into the origin of life on our planet by searching for organic compounds in meteorite samples
Forward How Portugal is preparing for climate change Several cities are drawing up plans of action as a response to climate change. The causes and consequences of a global phenomenon measured on a local scale. Get to know examples of cities including Lisbon, Porto and Viseu
Forward SingularityU: 2045, odyssey on earth David Roberts, a specialist in Artificial Intelligence, was this week’s guest of program Inspirando o Futuro - SingularityU Portugal
Forward SingularityU: inspiring the future with a blue circular economy A member of Singularity University and a partner of SingularityU Portugal, Robin Teigland explains how technology and innovation can contribute to a better, more Earth and people-friendly future
Forward SingularityU: technology and human rights Living in freedom may depend on what we are capable of inventing. Alex Gladstein, in charge of strategy at the Human Rights Foundation, was invited to participate in the third episode of the series Inspirando o Futuro – SingularityU Portugal
Energisers A petroleum engineer's ecological dream Isaías Justino was born in Brazil, studied in the USA and has now been invited to take the Galp and Heriot-Watt master's degree at the School of Sciences
Forward SingularityU: who are the students of the 21st century? Esther Wojcicki, a teacher and journalist, was the central figure of the second episode of the documentary series Inspirando o Futuro – SingularityU Portugal
Energisers Men in space: from fiction to reality Fifty years ago, the world surrendered to a man who made history by stepping on the moon for the first time. The Energiser remembers and honours the date, the conversation with another astronaut who marked the history of NASA, Jim Wetherbee
Forward SingularityU: technology, future, disruption and our lives The documentary series Inspirando o Futuro – SingularityU Portugal, broadcast on channel RTP2, is an awesome trip into our near future
Energisers Today is a good day to go around the world With the support of her friends and a lot of emotion to the mix, Rute Gonçalves, her husband and three children set out from Cascais to fulfil a dream: a challenging circumnavigation trip that is a family adventure
Forward New perspective Galp's 6th Open Days GPE brought to Portugal specialists from different areas who presented their vision and knowledge about everything that involves the energy sector, showing trends and pointing out ways and solutions for a future that needs to be more sustainable
