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Court Requests Administrative Record in Legal Dispute Over Power Line Project

Published: December 15, 2025|environment-and-sustainability|Gobierno de Canarias

Legal Review of High-Voltage Electricity Line Project in Tenerife

Background

A Tenerife court is taking steps to review a legal challenge against a permit for a high-voltage electricity line project.

Juan Delgado Castillo has filed an administrative appeal contesting the approval of the 'Barranco Hondo' medium-voltage project, which aims to connect two electrical substations and has been declared of public utility.

Court Proceedings

  • The court, based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, has ordered the transfer of all related documents.
  • The court has called on interested parties to participate within nine days of the publication.

This move is part of ongoing legal proceedings that could impact future energy infrastructure developments and their approval process in the region.

Implications

  • The case highlights ongoing tensions between infrastructure expansion and administrative procedures.
  • It is relevant to residents affected by new power lines or related energy policies.

Significance and Outlook

The decision underscores the country's commitment to transparent legal processes in energy projects, ensuring all stakeholders have a voice.

For residents and expats, this case signals that local authorities are scrutinizing energy permits closely, possibly affecting future projects or modifications in regional energy plans.