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Energy High importance BOE

Extension of aid against energy crisis due to Middle East conflict until end of 2026

The Government extends tax reductions on fuels and the gas price cap for households and businesses in response to the ongoing energy crisis caused by the Middle...

Households, self-employed workers, SMEs, transport operators, farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen

30 Sep 2026 Read more

Energy High importance BOE

Spain creates a capacity market to guarantee electricity supply amid renewable energy growth

An auction market is established to contract firm capacity and ensure sufficient electricity when renewables are not producing. It affects producers, storage op...

Electricity producers, storage operators, energy investors and system operator Red Eléctrica

17 Sep 2026 Read more

Energy High importance BOE

Renewal of Operating Authorization for Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant until June 2030

The Government extends the operation of Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant (Units I and II) until June 8, 2030, extending its useful life by an additional 19 to 31 mon...

Nuclear operators, energy sector, electricity consumers and communities surrounding Almaraz

14 Aug 2026 Read more

Energy High importance BOE

Extension of anti-crisis measures for the Middle East conflict: energy tax reductions and aid for transport operators and farmers

The Government extends until September 2026 the energy tax reductions and aid to transport operators, farmers and fishermen approved due to the Middle East cris...

Households, transport operators, farmers, livestock breeders, fishermen and energy-consuming companies

30 Jun 2026 Read more

Energy High importance BOE

Renewable projects in just transition zones declared strategic installations to expedite their processing

The Government declares renewable energy and storage projects in areas affected by thermal or nuclear plant closures as strategic, thus accelerating their admin...

Promoters of renewable and storage projects in just transition zones

07 Sep 2026 Read more

Energy High importance BOE

CNMC regulates flexible access permits to the electricity grid for large consumers

The CNMC approves the rules for electricity consumers to access the grid with flexible permits when firm capacity is not available. It especially affects energy...

Large electricity consumers, storage facilities, data centers and energy-intensive industry

11 Aug 2026 Read more

Energy High importance BOE

CNMC sets how to settle electricity during the blackout on April 28-29, 2025

The CNMC establishes the criteria for paying electricity producers who operated during the electrical blackout of April 28-29, 2025. Prices and compensation app...

Electricity producers and consumers, operators of the Spanish electricity system and market

03 Aug 2026 Read more

Energy High importance BOE

New regulation of investment plans in electricity transmission and distribution networks

The Government establishes new rules for electricity companies to plan and publish their network investments. The aim is greater transparency and ensuring inves...

Electricity transmission and distribution companies, industry, renewable energy developers and consumers

31 Jul 2026 Read more

Energy High importance BOE

New regulation requiring fuel suppliers to reduce transport emissions with renewable fuels until 2040

Spain sets mandatory decarbonization targets for road, maritime and rail transport until 2040, requiring fuel suppliers to increase renewable fuels.

Fuel suppliers and distributors, refineries, maritime transport operators and logistics companies

23 Jul 2026 Read more

Energy High importance DOUE

New reference values for allocating free CO2 emission allowances to European industries (2026-2030)

The EU updates the parameters that determine how many free emission allowances industries receive for the 2026-2030 period. It affects energy-intensive industri...

Industrial installations included in the EU ETS: steel, cement, refining, chemicals, paper and other energy-intensive sectors

29 Jun 2026 Read more

Energy High importance BOE

Supreme Court annuls decree regulating floating solar plants in state reservoirs

The Supreme Court has declared null the Royal Decree regulating floating photovoltaic plants in state-owned public domain reservoirs, following Aragón's appeal.

Floating solar energy developers, water management authorities and autonomous communities

03 Jun 2026 Read more

Energy BOE

New natural gas last resort tariff from October 2026

Natural gas prices for regulated tariff are updated from October 1, 2026. The increase in raw material costs is limited to 35% compared to the previous quarter.

Domestic consumers, property owner associations and energy service companies with regulated gas

01 Oct 2026 Read more

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