Proposal for new technical requirements for high-power consumption facilities under preparation

Order no. 13757/2026 has been published by the Office of the Deputy Secretary of State for Energy, determining that DGEG, in collaboration with the operator of the National Transmission Grid (RNT) and the National Distribution Grid (RND), shall prepare a proposal for technical requirements applicable to high-power consumption facilities connected to the Public Service Electricity Grid.

The proposal follows the “blackout” of 28 April 2025, which caused a total interruption of electricity supply in mainland Portugal, and aims to strengthen the protection of the RESP, as well as to ensure the security and stability of the National Electricity System (SEN).

The proposal shall set out adequate and proportionate technical requirements for this type of facility, also considering the ongoing review of the European network codes on grid connection.

The document must be submitted to the Office of the Deputy Secretary of State for Energy by 11 December 2026.

For more information, see the Order here.