Abstract
The guidance documents are intended to be available for regulators and advisors as they carry out their decision-making and for developers and consultants as they prepare consenting and licensing applications. This country-specific document presents an overview of regulations relevant for marine renewable energy development in Portugal from pre-application, through to application and post-consent and is intended mainly for developers and consultants. It is not intended to replace any formal guidance or prescribe action, but rather provide a starting point for understanding the key requirements of the regulatory framework. This document is intended to be read in conjunction with the background document.
Portugal has no specific legal framework to support the licensing process for marine renewable energy (MRE). However, following recent indications enabled by the European Union Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), the Portuguese Government has mandated the creation of a Working Group, formed to work towards the Permitting and Licensing of Renewable Energy Projects – Estratégia de Missão para as Energias Renováveis.