The issue of energy has now risen to the top of the agenda not only for economic players but for society as a whole, said Teresa Abecasis, Commercial COO of Galp addressing the Electric Summit. \u201cIt\u2019s relatively easy for Galp to be talking about mobility, it\u2019s been in our DNA for years, our entire history has revolved around mobility\u201d. The most visible aspect of the brand for the Portuguese is its fuel pumps \u2013 of which there are over 700 \u2013 where \u201cevery Portuguese citizen knows they can find solutions for their mobility, both for their car, but also in our shops when they need a little energy to continue on their journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Galp\u2019s presence is not just felt through this \u201chistorical aspect.\u201d Almost 15 years ago the brand started looking at electric mobility, and, according to Teresa Abecasis, in 2010 it pioneered the installation of the first rapid charging point at a service station in Europe. \u201cWe\u2019ve been doing this for some time, and it makes perfect sense for us to discuss sustainable mobility\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indeed, this discussion has <\/em>to take place because of the need to decarbonise the transport sector. \u201cScience is telling us that if we want to put a brake on global warming and if we want to stay below the 1.5 degree target, we have to work our way towards decarbonisation by 2050\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Teresa said, Europe has been at the forefront of this discussion, having drawn up its \u2018Fit for 55\u2019 package of legislative proposals with a goal to cut Co2 emissions by at least 55% by 2030. Within the transport sector, road transport accounts for 20% of these emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She went on to say that on the issue of e-mobility, Galp ended 2021 as the company with the most charging points in Portugal \u2013 around one thousand. This number has now grown to over 1300, and is expected to be doubled by the end of the year. Galp intends to exceed its target of 10 thousand charging points in Iberia by 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To boost the market\u2019s confidence that there is infrastructure in place to allow a comfortable switchover to electric cars, the brand has ensured its presence both on the public highway and in privately-owned spaces, as well as having its own fuelling stations and car parks, and at other sites where a Galp presence \u201cmight make sense.\u201d Teresa Abecasis added that Galp is working on dedicated electric charging points, the so-called hubs, which look like petrol stations. For now, nine different locations are being arranged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Galp should also very shortly be joining the infrastructure which will link Lisbon and Madrid with charging solutions \u201cto ensure the comfort of anyone making a journey in an electric car.\u201d Teresa Abecasis also mentioned solutions for apartment complexes which will contribute towards optimising the way electricity is used. \u201cCharging an electric car could cost up to 30% less if we do it in the right place. Electricity could cost half if we do it at the right time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\nEurope at the forefront<\/h2>\n\n\n\n