New electrical line in Maguilla (Badajoz): what the Government authorizes Red Eléctrica in 2026

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Landowners in Maguilla (Badajoz) should know that the Resolution of October 18, 2026 from the General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mines enables Red Eléctrica de España, SAU, to occupy the land necessary to build a new electrical infrastructure. The declaration of public utility, included in the same resolution, is the legal instrument that makes it possible.

This installation is not a renewable generation project nor a new domestic distribution network: its sole purpose is to guarantee electrical supply to the auxiliary services of the Maguilla 400 kV substation, a key node in the national electricity transmission network managed by Red Eléctrica.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution grants two simultaneous authorizations to Red Eléctrica de España, SAU:

• Prior administrative authorization: approval of project viability before construction begins.
• Administrative construction authorization: formal permission to execute the works.

The authorized installations are as follows:

Additionally, the resolution includes the declaration of public utility of the installations, which allows Red Eléctrica to initiate procedures for occupation or easement on the private land necessary for the line route.

The processing of the file was completed without citizen objections and with the agreement of all consulted administrations. However, the authorization does not exempt Red Eléctrica from obtaining additional environmental or urban planning licenses that may be required for the execution of the works.

Economic and operational impact

For Red Eléctrica de España, this resolution unlocks the execution of an infrastructure work necessary for the proper functioning of the Maguilla 400 kV substation. Without guaranteed auxiliary services, the operation of a substation of this magnitude is compromised.

For affected landowners in Maguilla (Badajoz), the impact is direct:

• The declaration of public utility opens the way for temporary or permanent occupation of their properties, or the establishment of right-of-way easements.
• They have the right to compensation for the occupation or easement imposed on their land, in accordance with forced expropriation legislation.
• If they did not submit objections during the file processing, they must act now to learn the exact route and their rights.

From the perspective of the energy sector, the installation strengthens the operational reliability of a node in the national transmission network, which has indirect implications for supply security in the Extremadura region.

Who does it affect?

• Red Eléctrica de España, SAU: holder of the authorization and responsible for the construction and operation of the installations.
• Landowners in Maguilla (Badajoz): affected by the overhead-underground line route and possible occupation or easement of their properties.
• Local and regional administrations in Extremadura: must process, where applicable, the complementary urban planning and environmental licenses that may be necessary.
• Construction and electrical engineering companies: potential contractors for the execution of the authorized works.

Practical example

A farmer who owns a property in the municipality of Maguilla whose land falls within the route of the new overhead-underground 15 kV line will receive a formal notification from Red Eléctrica de España informing him of the impact on his property.

Since the resolution already includes the declaration of public utility, Red Eléctrica is authorized to initiate the occupation or easement procedure without the need for prior voluntary agreement. The owner has the right to:

• Know the exact route and affected area.
• Negotiate compensation or, failing that, have it set by the forced expropriation procedure.
• Challenge the valuation if he considers it does not reflect the real value of the damage.

If the owner did not participate in the public information period of the file (which was processed without objections), it is especially important that he contact a legal advisor specialized in expropriations to defend his interests in the execution phase.

What should companies do now?

1. Landowners in Maguilla: verify if their properties are within the line route by consulting the file at the General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mines or at the Government Delegation in Extremadura.
2. Affected owners: contact a lawyer specialized in expropriations before signing any occupation or easement agreement with Red Eléctrica, to ensure fair compensation.
3. Red Eléctrica de España: initiate procedures to obtain the complementary environmental and urban planning licenses required by local and regional regulations before starting the works.
4. Electrical sector construction companies: be alert to the bidding processes that Red Eléctrica may call for the execution of this infrastructure in Maguilla (Badajoz).
5. Local administrations: prepare the processing of urban planning licenses that may be requested by Red Eléctrica for the execution of the works.

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-23161