Innovation

Innovation at Galp

Innovation plays the role of creating and energising an ecosystem of collaboration and partnerships, working with governments, research institutions, universities, startups, and other partners in order to promote knowledge sharing, drive progress, and accelerate the adoption of new technologies.

Key indicators

More than €170 million invested in projects | 57 academic institutions | More than 1,200 researchers | 60 startups | More than 2,000 employees involved

Main focus areas

Low‑carbon fuels and low‑emissions hydrogen
Optimisation of the oil and gas portfolio
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage
Decarbonised energy for customers
Mobility
Renewable energy and storage
Smart retail

Innovation Centres

In close alignment with Galp’s business units, the Innovation Centres develop concepts, projects, and solutions across the seven main focus areas.

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Upstream Innovation

Upstream Innovation supports the Upstream business unit in identifying and implementing technological solutions that increase operational efficiency, optimise production processes, and contribute to asset decarbonisation.

Strategy structured around three main areas:

Geology and geophysics
Engineering
Decarbonisation

Explore the Upstream Innovation roadmap here.

Key Upstream Innovation projects

I

Industrial Innovation

Industrial Innovation supports the Industrial and Energy Management business units in developing and promoting circular economy solutions and low‑carbon technologies, decarbonising assets, and improving energy management.

Strategy structured around three main areas:

Production optimisation
Operations improvement
Low‑carbon fuels

Explore the Industrial Innovation roadmap here.

Key Industrial Innovation projects

C

Commercial Innovation

Commercial Innovation supports the Commercial business unit in identifying and testing new solutions and technologies before their market implementation.

Strategy structured around three main areas:

Smart mobility
Smart energy solutions
Smart retail

Explore the Commercial Innovation roadmap here.

Key Commercial Innovation projects

R

Renewable Innovation

Renewable Innovation aims to position Galp as a leading renewable energy producer in the Iberian Peninsula, integrating the latest sector trends and technological innovations.

Strategy structured around three main areas: