The Portuguese government has confirmed the adoption of a centralised and sequential model for the allocation of offshore wind development areas. This framework aligns with the country's National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC) 2030 targets and aims to streamline the competitive process for future offshore wind tenders.
The process will be led by several key institutions, including the Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM), the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG), and the EMER 2030 task force, which oversees the licensing of renewable energy projects.
Following the formal publication of the order, the government will provide a detailed roadmap for the first centralised competitive tender. This includes identifying maritime areas to be made available for development, based on approved spatial planning, and establishing a legal framework for the process. A pre-qualification phase will also be outlined, along with proposed evaluation criteria. Additional preparatory work, such as socioeconomic studies and tariff design, will be assessed.
Full tender documentation is expected to be prepared within 180 days.
