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Two data centers planned for Abrantes require greater network connection capacity

Now15 September 2026 at 00:19

Two data centers planned for the municipality of Abrantes need greater capacity for connection to the electrical grid. The information was transmitted during a visit held this Monday, day on which the president of the Municipal Council of Abrantes, Manuel Jorge Valamatos, spoke about the matter.

The mayor defended that the municipality has conditions to receive energy production projects, but also large energy consumers. Abrantes thus intends to take advantage of the infrastructure already existing in the territory to attract investment.

Manuel Jorge Valamatos highlighted the importance of diversifying the municipality's energy profile, positioning it as an attractive location for technological projects that require large amounts of energy.

Why this matters

Readers in the Abrantes region are directly affected because data centers can represent significant investment and job creation in the municipality. The mayor's position indicates that the council is actively positioning itself to attract this type of technological project, which can transform the local economy in the coming years.

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