Hydrogeological Resources
Ceremony for the Signing of Amendments to Natural Mineral Water Contracts | December 4, 2024
As part of the competencies of the DSRHG, regarding the knowledge, conservation, enhancement, and qualification of natural mineral waters and geothermal resources, as stated in Portuguese legislation (Law n.º 54/2015, of June 22) as geological resources under the public domain of the State, 6 amendments to exploitation concession contracts were signed in relation to the monitoring of exploitation activities of these hydromineral resources.
The published amendments are available for consultation on the DGEG website, through the following electronic address.
The signing of these amendments demonstrates the dynamism of this sector, which continues its path in the management, promotion, and enhancement of natural mineral waters and geothermal resources.
Participation in the Seminar Series "Great Challenges and Earth's Resources" at IST | November 2, 2024
Carla Lourenço, Director of the Department of Hydrogeological and Geothermal Resources (DSRHG), gave a lecture at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) as part of the seminar series of the curricular course "Great Challenges and Earth's Resources," within the Bachelor's degree in Mining and Energy Resources Engineering. The lecture, entitled "The Potential of Hydro-mineral and Geothermal Resources of Mainland Portugal," covered the multiple roles of Natural Mineral Waters (NMW) and Geothermal Resources (GR), and their importance as strategic and vital geological resources for society.
The students' interest in the topic was evident, and the lecture ended with an interactive debate where various issues were discussed regarding the utilization and management of NMW and GR, as well as the evolution of knowledge about these resources, including the research projects currently being developed at DSRHG.
Participation in the 60th Anniversary Congress of APIAM | March 22, 2024
On World Water Day, celebrated on March 22nd, the DSRHG participated in the congress organized by APIAM at the Monsanto Forest Park in Lisbon to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the association. Carla Lourenço, Director of Services at DSRHG, delivered a presentation titled "Original Purity: Protection and Sustainability" on natural mineral waters (NMW) and spring waters as national geological resources. She distinguished both resources in terms of their characteristics, potential, and management, emphasizing DGEG's role in preserving these resources to ensure sustainable exploitation across the various sectors they represent, including bottling. She highlighted DGEG's continued investment in innovative projects that deepen the understanding of these waters as a "unified whole".
The congress also addressed other topics, such as the health benefits of these waters, current packaging and its sustainability, the geological characteristics of Portuguese NMW, and included an exhibition and tasting of various waters. The event concluded with a round table discussion featuring several companies affiliated with APIAM, offering the audience a moment of debate and reflection on current challenges and future perspectives for the sector.
The DSRHG's participation reinforced its commitment to the valorization, promotion, and responsible management of these waters, recognizing that events like this provide a vital platform to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and strengthen partnerships in the interest of preserving these resources and promoting the country's business sector.
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2023 XIV Congress of the Portuguese Society of Medical Hydrology | Termas da Piedade | November 11, 2023 | participation in session III - Hydrology/Natural Mineral Waters (NMW) with presentations by Carla Lourenço, Rita Pascoal and Carla Midões. |
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2023 Termas de Portugal Congress| Caldas da Rainha| 19th and 20th October 2023 | participation in the round table panel Natural Mineral Water, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Geothermal Energy by Carla Lourenço and Luís Duarte Silva. |
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2023 Technical Seminar | ATP - DGEG - DGS | Hotel Olissippo Marquês de Sá, Lisbon | March 30, 2023 - presentations Management and Valorization of Natural Mineral Waters - Transforming data into knowledgeby Carla Lourenço and Rita Pascoal; Management of Waters Platforms and Hidromonitor - Decision Support Tools by Luís Duarte Silva. |
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2022 International Congress of Thermal Tourism (Termatália 2022) | Ourense | September 27-29, 2022 - presentation Transforming Data into Knowledge at DGEG to valorize thermal tourism by Rita Pascoal and Carla Lourenço. |
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2021 Ceremony notice 04.1/2018 Fundo de Apoio à inovação (FAI) | São Pedro do Sul | December 17, 2021 - presentation Evaluation of the Potential for Exploitation of Hydromineral and Geothermal Resources at temperatures above 25ºC by Carla Lourenço. |
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2021 Aquaforum Congress - European Mineral Water Research, Innovation and Valorization Forum'21 | Chaves | June 18, 2021 - presentation Transforming Mineral Water Data into Knowledge at DGEG by Carla Lourenço and Rita Pascoal. (Program) |
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2021 Webinar promoted by the South Regional Council of the College of Geological and Mining Engineers | via the Zoom plataform| May 6, 2021 - presentation Hydrogenome - the awakening of the knowledge of natural mineral waters by Carla Lourenço. |
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2020 Seminar of the Post-graduation course in Hydrogeology and Climate | Aqua Village Health Resort & Spa at Caldas de São Paulo (Oliveira do Hospital)| October 10, 2020 - presentation Natural Mineral Waters: from Knowledge to Management, Exploration and Valorization by Carla Lourenço. (Program) |
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2019 International Congress of Thermalism | Chaves | November 14 and 15, 2019 - presentation Natural Mineral Waters - from Knowledge to Management, Exploration and Valorization by Carla Lourenço. |
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2017 Conference of APRH "Natural Mineral Waters and Territorial Planning | Caldas da Rainha | May 18, 2017 - presentation Perimeters for the Protection of Natural Mineral Waters by Teresa A. Cunha. |
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