After the large-scale energy collapse that occurred on April 28 on the Iberian Peninsula, the situation with restoring electricity supplies in neighboring countries has begun to show gradual positive developments

Chas Pravdy - 28 April 2025 23:13

According to reports from international sources such as CNN, Spanish and Portuguese energy operators have already taken significant steps toward bringing light back to the regions most affected by the massive outage. Official data confirms that Spanish Environment Minister Sara Aagsen posted on social media that the country has already managed to cover over 43% of its energy needs. Additionally, about 62% of substations responsible for stable regional power supply have been restored. According to her, the situation is gradually stabilizing, and the country is working in a high-priority mode to restore the energy system to normal as quickly as possible. Particularly active recovery of electricity is underway in Catalonia, Aragon, the Basque Country, and Galicia. The list of regions where stable power supply has already been restored also includes La Rioja, the autonomous communities of Asturias, Navarre, Castile and León, Extremadura, and Andalusia. This has provided temporary relief for thousands of consumers who were left without power a few days ago. In Portugal, the situation is also improving. According to the country's energy company reports, over 750,000 Portuguese households and businesses are already receiving electricity. The restoration of two main substations in Lisbon ensures stability in the capital, while all substations in Porto continue to operate normally. As assured by REN, residents of Porto can expect full restoration of electricity supply soon. Nevertheless, regardless of technical progress, Ukrainian experts and diplomatic circles have already expressed their support for the countries that suffered from the energy collapse. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga emphasized the importance of solidarity and offered assistance in restoring the energy systems of all affected countries, including Spain, Portugal, and France. At the same time, the network collapse has raised many questions about its causes. While the declared reason is a "rare atmospheric phenomenon" that caused a large-scale failure, many experts and officials do not rule out other factors, including human or technological causes. European Commission President António Costa stated that there are no signs of a cyberattack at this time and that the entire situation is perceived as a natural failure in energy supply systems. Meanwhile, the situation with transportation and human mobility remains less than ideal. Spain’s Minister of Transport, Oscar Puente, reported that long-distance and medium-distance train services have not yet been fully restored. Hundreds of passengers are stranded aboard trains due to the widespread outage, and efforts are underway to evacuate and transport them to minimize the impact of the energy failure. Currently, active work is underway in the countries to restore infrastructure operations and assist affected citizens. International circles are preparing for further analysis of the causes and measures to prevent similar situations in the future. The state of emergency has already been declared in Spain to ensure safety and stability, and governments of other countries are closely monitoring the situation and preparing for possible new challenges in the energy sector.

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