Over six decades of building progress
ZAGOPE was founded in 1967 with a clear purpose: to develop and build engineering projects capable of meeting the needs of each territory.
Since then, we have taken a part in public and private projects that demanded scale, planning, delivery capability, and international vision, in Portugal and beyond.
Joining the Andrade Gutierrez Group marked a new stage in our history, strengthening our capabilities, broadening our horizons, and enabling ZAGOPE to take on larger projects in different markets.
Today, we are a company ready to build in different contexts, with respect for people, regions, and the commitments we make.
What makes us different
Zagope Excellence System
Excellence is not just an outcome. It is part of our culture and the way we plan, execute, and monitor every project, with technical precision, efficiency, and accountability.
Import Financing and Investment
We align financial capacity, market insight, and international experience to turn major challenges into viable projects.
Compliance
We build trust through ethical, transparent, and responsible conduct, aligned with the highest standards of governance and corporate commitment.
Time travel
1967
1967
Company Founded
Since 1967, ZAGOPE has been building routes that connect regions, bring communities closer together, and create lasting value.
1969
1969
Odivelas Dam
ZAGOPE's first project marked the beginning of a history built on engineering and vision. In the Baixo Alentejo region, this project became essential to water management, agriculture, and regional development.
1982
1982
Funchal International Airport
One of the most iconic airport projects in Portuguese engineering, it strengthened Madeira's connection to the world. The runway extension made the island more accessible for residents, visitors, tourism, and business.
1988
1988
Joining the Andrade Gutierrez Group
ZAGOPE joined the Andrade Gutierrez Group, embarking on a new phase of growth in the international market.
1992
1992
Rato Station
With the construction of the connecting tunnels at Rato Station, ZAGOPE helped strengthen mobility in downtown Lisbon, bringing people, services, and opportunities closer together.
1996
1996
Expo '98
In preparation for EXPO '98, ZAGOPE took part in building the Participating Countries' Pavilions, in what is now Parque das Nações. Completed in record time, the project helped Lisbon welcome the world and left a living legacy in what is now the FIL exhibition center.
1997
1997
Funchal Ring Road
The Funchal Ring Road represented a major advance in mobility for Madeira's Capital. With tunnels, branch roads, and widened sections, the project made access safer, faster, and more efficient.
1998
1998
Olaias Station
The Olaias Station of the Lisbon Metro was built by ZAGOPE in 1998. In 2012, it was named one of Europe's most beautiful metro stations by CNN and, in 2013, one of the world's 20 coolest metro stations by the Huffington Post.
2000
2000
IABSE Outstanding Structure Award
The extension of the runway at Madeira International Airport was honoured with the IABSE Outstanding Structure Award, further reinforcing the international recognition of this landmark engineering project.
2001
2001
Penalva Railway Tunnel
ZAGOPE built the Penalva Railway Tunnel in Coina, Barreiro, a 704-metre twin-track railway tunnel. With a cross-sectional area of 117 m², the project enhanced rail capacity and contributed to improved mobility across the region.
2002
2002
Setúbal Wastewater Treatment Plant
In Setúbal, ZAGOPE delivered the design, civil works, electromechanical installations and 1,700 metres of water transfer pipelines for a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). With a nominal treatment capacity of 27,922 m³/day, the facility serves a population of approximately 253,000.
2003
2003
Maot Forte - Bucelas Motorway Tunnel
ZAGOPE built the Mato Forte - Bucelas Tunnel, comprising two three-lane carriageways with tunnel bores measuring 271 and 245 metres. The project enhanced road capacity across the region.
2004
2004
Alqueva Dam
Part of the Alqueva Primary Irrigation System, the dams strengthened water safety in the Alentejo region. The project supported agriculture, producers, and the economic growth of a region where water is the future.
2005
2005
Mauritania Road
Spanning 109 km, the Mauritania Road strengthened an essential connection near the border with Senegal. The project brought communities closer, made the movement of people and goods easier, and helped reduce isolation.
2006
2006
Ponta Delgada Cruise Terminal
The Ponta Delgada Cruise Terminal opened a new gateway from the Azores to the Atlantic. With a marina, docks, terminal building, and commercial areas, the project boosted tourism, trade, and urban life on São Miguel Island.
2007
2007
Lubango - Tchibemba Road
The project included 151 km of works, including the Lubango - Tchibemba connection, the upgrade of urban roads in Lubango and Chibia, and the construction of the Chibia Outer Ring Road.
2008
2008
Douro Litoral Motorway
The Douro Litoral Motorway strengthened one of the most important connections in the North Region, bringing cities, businesses, and communities closer together. With viaducts, tunnels, and a new bridge over the Douro River, the project made mobility faster, safer, and more efficient.
2009
2009
Tlemcen Gas Pipeline
The Algeria Gas Pipeline strengthened essential infrastructure for transporting natural gas in the northwest of the country, in a mountainous region near Maghnia, near the city of Tlemcen. A high-pressure pipeline with 20-inch diameter and 55 km in length, it strengthened the energy supply and supported the region's economic development.
2010
2010
Menongue - Caiundo Road
ZAGOPE rehabilitated 133 km of the Menongue – Caiundo Road in Angola. The works included pavement rehabilitation, road widening and upgrades to the drainage structures, improving safety for road users.
2011
2011
Menongue - Caiundo Road
ZAGOPE rehabilitated 133 km of the Menongue - Caiundo Road in Angola. The project included widening the road and rehabilitating its drainage structures.
2012
2012
Luanda Viana Expressway
2013
2013
Ribeira Brava River Training Works
In Serra de Água, ZAGOPE carried out river channel regulation and canalization works, including earthworks, retaining structures, and road network improvements. The project enhanced drainage, increased safety, and improved access throughout the region.
2014
2014
Viaduct Constantine
At the Constantine Viaduct in Algeria, ZAGOPE carried out a major project, 749 metres long, with 130-metre piers and motorway-profile access roads. The infrastructure strengthened urban mobility in a region marked by significant geotechnical challenges.
2015
2015
Soyo Gas Pipeline
This key EPC infrastructure, including 20" DN gas pipelines and a gas reception, treatment and separation unit, strengthens the energy chain, supports the Angolan economy and consolidates Soyo as a natural gas hub.
2016
2016
Ribeira de São João and Santa Luzia
Contract Works for the Regularization of Ribeira S. João and Santa Luzia.
2018
2018
New Logo
The launch of ZAGOPE's new visual identity marked a significant milestone in the company's brand repositioning.
2019
2019
Dundo Airport
In Angola, ZAGOPE designed and built the passenger terminals and administrative buildings for the airports of Dundo, Luena, Saurimo and Soyo. The project strengthened regional airport infrastructure, improving accessibility, mobility and access to essential services.
2020
2020
Yellow and Green Metro Lines Extension
2021
2021
Ghana's Eastern Corridor Road
ZAGOPE delivered a key section of Ghana's Eastern Corridor along National Road N2, between Tema Roundabout and Kulungugu, near the border with Burkina Faso. The project strengthened trade, improved regional connectivity and enhanced access to the Port of Tema and neighbouring countries.
2022
2022
Tailings Dam
The project, carried out in the Alentejo region, involved the construction of five surface runoff water control reservoirs, including the stabilization works and all necessary measures to ensure their proper management.
2023
2023
PV Douro
The Douro Photovoltaic Project, with an installed capacity of 150 MWp, is already one of the largest solar power plants in Europe.
2024
2024
Design and Construction of Systems and Finishes
ZAGOPE is contributing to the expansion of the Lisbon Metro, carrying out finishing and railway works for the integration of Estrela and Santos stations into the Green Circular Line, thereby contributing to Lisbon’s daily mobility.
2025
2025
Caiundo - Savate Road
Upgrading of Road EN 140, on the 146 km Caiundo – Savate section in Angola. The works improve connectivity to Namibia, strengthening the movement of people and goods.
2026
2026
BESS
ZAGOPE designed and built the BESS at PV Felgueiras, an installation comprising 16 battery containers with a storage capacity of 80.29 MWh. The project helps optimise energy distribution in Portugal, strengthening the efficiency, stability and responsiveness of the electricity grid.
Employees
+5000
Projects
+600
History
60 Years
Leadership
Senior Management
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