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APREN: Blackout forced increased gas-fired generation and set Portugal back from meeting its climate targets

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APREN: Blackout forced increased gas-fired generation and set Portugal back from meeting its climate targets

APREN said a blackout forced greater use of gas-fired electricity generation, moving Portugal away from its climate targets.

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Context & Explainers

The anti‑blackout plan (Portuguese: plano antiapagões) is a government contingency strategy to reduce the risk of widespread power outages by coordinating grid operators, protecting critical services, managing reserves and, if needed, implementing targeted measures. For households and businesses it means the government and utilities aim to avoid uncontrolled outages, but you should still follow supplier notices and emergency guidance during peak demand or extreme weather periods.