Spanish watchdog opens further probes into energy firms over blackout

Spain's CNMC has expanded its investigation into last year's unprecedented blackout in Spain and Portugal, adding more power companies including local units of TotalEnergies and Engie. The development raises regulatory and legal overhang for the utilities involved, but the article provides no findings, penalties, or quantified financial impact yet. Market impact is likely limited unless the probe results in formal charges or operational restrictions.

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Spain's CNMC has expanded its investigation into last year's unprecedented blackout in Spain and Portugal, adding more power companies including local units of TotalEnergies and Engie. The development raises regulatory and legal overhang for the utilities involved, but the article provides no findings, penalties, or quantified financial impact yet. Market impact is likely limited unless the probe results in formal charges or operational restrictions.