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Spain’s blackout investigation has cast a spotlight on both the national grid operator and utility companies, uncovering serious coordination failures and infrastructure weaknesses that sparked the massive power outage, the Financial Times reports
Power is steadily returning across Spain and Portugal after a major outage that impacted millions of residents. Authorities are actively probing the cause of this disruption, which plunged many into darkness for several hours. Meanwhile, emergency services are tirelessly working to support the affected communities.
As worries about energy stability mount, France is taking a closer look at its ability to withstand potential major power outages. With an aging infrastructure and increasing demand, experts are sounding the alarm that systemic vulnerabilities could jeopardize the nation’s energy security.
Italy’s antitrust authority has granted conditional approval for Italgas’ acquisition of 2i Rete Gas, a significant move aimed at enhancing the country’s gas distribution network. The decision underscores ongoing efforts to promote competition in the energy sector.