{"id":124631,"date":"2025-07-02T10:18:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T09:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/?p=124631"},"modified":"2025-07-02T10:18:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T09:18:47","slug":"33-years-of-hidromod-from-academic-innovation-to-global-environmental-insight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/all-media\/blog\/33-years-of-hidromod-from-academic-innovation-to-global-environmental-insight\/","title":{"rendered":"33 Years of Hidromod: From Academic Innovation to Global Environmental Insight\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On the 1<sup>st<\/sup> of July 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/hidromod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hidromod<\/a> marked its 33rd anniversary, a moment to reflect on the journey so far, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future. This year also marks Hidromod&#8217;s first anniversary as part of ABL, a partnership that has brought new opportunities for collaboration and growth across key sectors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-beginnings-the-birth-of-hidromod-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Our beginnings: The birth of Hidromod&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hidromod\u2019s story began in academia, where Ad\u00e9lio Silva and Jos\u00e9 Chambel Leit\u00e3o met while working on their PhD theses, brought together by collaborative supervisors and a shared passion for environmental modelling. During their doctoral work, they played a key role in developing MOHID, an open-source environmental modelling tool focused on water systems, a platform that would become central to Hidromod\u2019s identity and expertise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-Jose-and-Adelio-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-Jose-and-Adelio-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-Jose-and-Adelio-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-Jose-and-Adelio-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-Jose-and-Adelio-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-Jose-and-Adelio-2048x1361.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-Jose-and-Adelio-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jos\u00e9 Chambel Leit\u00e3o, Hidromod Founder [Far left], Ad\u00e9lio Silva, Hidromod Founder [Far right] at Hidromod&#8217;s 15th Anniversary. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe didn\u2019t set out to build a company, we were simply trying to solve complex problems. But the value of what we were building became clear.\u201d<\/em> &#8211; Jos\u00e9 Chambel Leit\u00e3o, Hidromod Founder.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As their work gained recognition, external consultants and organisations began to take notice of the value their tool offered. With their PhD grants nearing completion, the founders saw an opportunity to transition from academia to entrepreneurship. Encouraged by industry consultants, they formalised their efforts and founded Hidromod.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cEarly investment in high-performance computing and continued collaboration with the university enabled us to steadily grow the company. MOHID remained at the heart of our work, and over time, the team expanded as more researchers joined us from the academic group.\u201d<\/em> Ad\u00e9lio Silva, Hidromod Founder.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" data-id=\"124637\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-2048x1361.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hidromod-15th-anniversary-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hidromod&#8217;s 15th anniversary, 2007<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"124636\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Celebrating_25_years_2017-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Celebrating_25_years_2017-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Celebrating_25_years_2017-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Celebrating_25_years_2017-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Celebrating_25_years_2017-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Celebrating_25_years_2017-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Celebrating_25_years_2017-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Celebrating_25_years_2017-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hidromod&#8217;s 25th anniversary, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"124634\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Event_Brazil_2003-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Event_Brazil_2003-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Event_Brazil_2003-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Event_Brazil_2003-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Event_Brazil_2003-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Event_Brazil_2003.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The team Presenting in Brazil, 2003<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"124635\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lisbon_New_Office_2004-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lisbon_New_Office_2004-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lisbon_New_Office_2004-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lisbon_New_Office_2004-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lisbon_New_Office_2004-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lisbon_New_Office_2004.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hidromod&#8217;s new lisbon office, 2004<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-present-a-new-chapter-with-abl-and-a-visit-to-startcampus-nbsp\"><strong>The present: A new chapter with ABL and a visit to Startcampus<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate 33 years of business, the Hidromod team in Portugal visited the StartCampus Data Centre in Sines, a project we are pleased to support by studying its seawater cooling system. This collaboration reflects our continued focus on sustainable, technically robust solutions and the importance of building strong, long-term partnerships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cStartCampus is a great example of the kind of project where our expertise can make a real difference. It\u2019s been a pleasure to work with such a forward-thinking team and an honour to spend the day with them touring the facility.\u201d<\/em> Jos\u00e9 Chambel Leit\u00e3o.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hidromod-turns-33-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hidromod-turns-33-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hidromod-turns-33-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hidromod-turns-33-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hidromod-turns-33-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hidromod-turns-33-2048x1540.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HIDROMOD&#8217;S 33RD ANNIVERSARY, 2025 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-ahead-integrated-strength-and-shared-values-nbsp\"><strong>Looking ahead: Integrated strength and shared values<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On our 33rd anniversary, we celebrate not only our history but also our future. This year is particularly special as it marks our first anniversary as part of the ABL, a partnership that has already brought new energy, ideas, and opportunities to our team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of ABL, Hidromod is now part of a broader network of expertise, offering integrated services across energy, ports, maritime, and environmental sectors. But beyond the technical alignment, there\u2019s been a strong cultural fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" data-id=\"124645\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250520_130419-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250520_130419-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250520_130419-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250520_130419-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250520_130419-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250520_130419-2048x1540.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"916\" data-id=\"124646\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Image-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Image-23.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Image-23-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Image-23-768x687.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past month alone, we\u2019ve welcomed several ABL colleagues to our office, including Daniel Wood (Director of Ports and Harbours), Ewan Browell (Regional Manager), and Airlie McIntyre (Marketing Manager).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most recently, we were pleased to host ABL Group CEO Reuben Segal and Ana Pirrone, Country Manager of OWC Spain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIt\u2019s been encouraging to see how naturally the teams have come together. There\u2019s a shared sense of purpose and a genuine interest in learning from one another in order to deliver the best possible solutions to our clients.\u201d<\/em> Ad\u00e9lio Silva&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>These visits have helped shape a shared culture &#8211; one that values collaboration, technical excellence, innovation, and a practical approach to solving complex challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reuben-and-ana-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reuben-and-ana-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reuben-and-ana-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reuben-and-ana-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reuben-and-ana.jpg 1496w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Hidromod team with ABL Group CEO Reuben Segal, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-comes-next-nbsp\"><strong>What comes next?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we look to the future, our focus remains on delivering high-quality, research-based solutions that help clients make informed decisions. With the support of ABL and the continued dedication of our team, we\u2019re well positioned to grow our impact and continue supporting sustainable development across the sectors we serve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to explore our services and learn more about AquaSafe, our data platform that supports real-time environmental monitoring and decision-making.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s to 33 years of impact \u2014 and to the many more ahead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hidromod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hidromod services<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-limegreen-color has-text-color has-link-color 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