Hidromod, part of ABL, has delivered advanced technical advisory support and specialist hydrodynamic modelling for the seawater cooling system of a data centre developed by Start Campus in Sines, Portugal – one of the first gigawatt-scale facilities globally to use seawater as the main cooling source. The work, led by the Hidromod team, based in […]
Waste, water, and energy services provider Veolia has commissioned Hidromod, part of ABL, to provide a numerical modelling study to characterise the dispersion of a saline plume discharged through a submarine outfall in the Grândola Coast area in Portugal. The primary objective of the work was to quantify spatial and temporal salinity increments relative to the receiving environment. The study combined detailed meteo-oceanographic analysis with advanced numerical modelling to estimate […]
The team at ABL Group shares the passion, vision and values for working in energy and the world’s oceans, de-risking and driving the energy transition. We are driven by the idea that the best work is born from professionalism, diligence… and fun. You know ABL Group, but do you know our team? Give us a glimpse into […]
Coastal erosion and extreme weather events are among the most pressing challenges for Portugal’s shoreline, threatening communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems. To address these risks, Hidromod, part of ABL, in close collaboration with CoLAB +Atlantic, is driving the MASCOT project (Monitoring and Assessment of Multi-Scale Coastal Hazards). Supported by the Copernicus Marine Service, this initiative transforms scientific data into […]
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has appointed ABL Group company OWC and Hidromod to support the geophysical and geotechnical surveys at two wind farm areas offshore Portugal.
The team at ABL Group shares the passion, vision and values for working in energy and the world’s oceans, de-risking and driving the energy transition. We are driven by the idea that the best work is born from professionalism, diligence… and fun. You know ABL Group, but do you know our team? Give us a glimpse into […]
On the 1st of July 2025, Hidromod marked its 33rd anniversary, a moment to reflect on the journey so far, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future.
Hidromod’s Aquafarm 2.0 improving water resource management through space-based data.
Meet José Chambel Leitão, Founder and Managing Director of Hidromod, ABL Portugal
