João Abenta Santos

João Abenta Santos

Project Development Coordinator - Sines Refinery, Galp

João Santos was born in Aveiro, Portugal, on November 5, 1972. He is currently responsible for the process decarbonization team in the Sines Refinery Technology department, which he has led since 2022.

Before joining Galp, João Santos worked at Soponata between 1997 and 1999, having been 3rd Officer Engineer on oil tankers operating in the Gulf of Mexico. He joined Galp as shift leader of the thermoelectric plant and utilities at the Matosinhos refinery in 2000, assuming responsibility for the utilities plant and wastewater treatment plant from 2016 to 2021.

João has a bachelor's degree in Marine Machinery Engineering from Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique. Additionally, he participated in a leadership program to prepare for executive and non-executive member positions called “Galp Academy”.