Morocco Assists Spain in Power Outage Crisis, Sánchez Thanks the Kingdom for Its “Solidarity”
Spain faces one of its most serious energy crises, and Morocco emerges as a key strategic partner in a critical moment.
In a televised address to Spanish citizens on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that electricity had returned to several regions in the south of the country, thanks to the Kingdom of Morocco’s intervention via shared power lines.
Sánchez expressed his “special thanks to Morocco” for what he described as a “noble act of solidarity,” highlighting the urgency of foreign support during this unprecedented blackout.
Morocco-Spain Power Grid Activated
This assistance was enabled through the electric interconnection infrastructure between the two countries, allowing temporary power supply to the Spanish south until the situation is fully resolved.
Technical sources confirmed that Morocco’s National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) began supplying electricity to affected Spanish power stations, reinforcing the energy cooperation between Rabat and Madrid.
France Also Involved, State of Emergency Declared
In addition to Morocco, Sánchez thanked France for supporting power restoration in northern Spain. Meanwhile, a state of emergency was declared in Madrid, Extremadura, and parts of Andalusia.
Cause of Outage Remains Unclear
Though power is returning to some areas, the cause of the widespread outage is still unknown. Similar blackouts were reported in Portugal and Andorra. Sánchez urged citizens to remain calm and avoid speculation, encouraging prudent energy use.
Services Halted, Trains Opened for Stranded Travelers
The outage brought key sectors to a standstill, including education and transportation. Schools, universities, trains, and traffic signals ceased functioning.
Authorities allowed stranded commuters to sleep in train stations, illustrating the extent of the disruption.
Full Restoration May Take Days
While some progress has been made, authorities warn that restoring full power could take several days, mirroring the situation in Portugal. A regional infrastructure failure or cyberattack has not been ruled out.
