PJC Order modifies carbon leakage risk industrial annexes

The PJC Order 678/2026 updates Annexes I, II and III of Royal Decree 309/2022 to refine industrial sectors at risk of carbon leakage. It revises subsector classification and introduces a new indirect cost compensation criterion. The changes directly affect industrial companies operating in high-risk carbon leakage areas (art. 2).

Industrial companies exposed to carbon leakage must update their classification in the cost compensation annexes, which may impact their eligibility for subsidies or compensation. Authorities must review exposure records to apply the new criterion correctly (art. 2). The adaptation period is three months from entry into force (art. 4).