Portugal

27 articles in Portugal

Adopting an Efacec-ious approach Vol 13, Issue 5 (May 2012)

Efacec Ambiente is a vocal advocate of the Portuguese government’s push into international markets. What is its strategy?

Looking for the Lusophone connection Vol 13, Issue 5 (May 2012)

Portugal is looking to translate its domestic water expertise into international project wins. It has picked some surprising target markets.

EUROPE WATER IN BRIEF Vol 13, Issue 1 (January 2012)

The Greek government expects to name legal and technical advisory teams for the privatisation of water companies EYATH and EYDAP later this month.

Can Portugal turn water into cash? Vol 12, Issue 11 (November 2011)

The outgoing head of Águas de Portugal gives his unique viewpoint on the challenges of increasing private sector participation in his country’s water sector

INVESTABLE Vol 12, Issue 11 (November 2011)

Liberation Capital, the venture fund headed by GE veterans Jeff Garwood, Fred Schmuck and Earl Jones, has invested $8 million in UK-based wastewater treatment specialist Bluewater Bio.

Portugal’s private sector dreams Vol 12, Issue 11 (November 2011)

The private sector faces significant hurdles before it can take over AdP’s operational and infrastructure development role.

EUROPE WATER IN BRIEF Vol 12, Issue 10 (October 2011)

* Ownership changes at three of the UK’s regulated water utilities dominated the headlines this month.

Portugal rejigs water management Vol 12, Issue 10 (October 2011)

Spending cuts ushered in by the new government will see a streamlining of the country’s water management activities. It is a double-edged sword.

Global water tariffs continue upward trend Vol 12, Issue 9 (September 2011)

A 6.8% rise in global water tariffs masks significant changes in the way local authorities calculate their rates. David Zetland gets behind the numbers.

AdP’s first-half profits quadruple Vol 12, Issue 8 (August 2011)

An improved bottom line at the Portuguese state-owned water operator will please prospective investors. Municipal debtors remain a problem.