BOE-A-2026-23370 ·7 November 2026 ·orden High impact
Administrative

Hydrocarbon refining and supply companies: obligation to maintain minimum services on November 11, 2026

Order TED/1179/2026 establishes mandatory minimum services in the hydrocarbon sector for the general strike on November 11, 2026 (art. 1). The measure aims to guarantee the supply of petroleum products and combustible gases, which are considered activities of general economic interest (Law 34/1998, art. 2.2). Failure to comply with the designated services will be considered illegal (RD-ley 17/1977, art. 16).

In 3 key points

  1. Maintenance of process units at minimum operating load to avoid prolonged shutdown effects, Art. 3.b (art. 3.b)
  2. Stoppages in minimum services will be considered illegal, Art. 16 of Royal Decree-Law 17/1977 (art. 1)
  3. Minimum services applicable during the working day of 11 November 2026, Art. 1 (art. 1)

How it affects those involved

Refining companies (Repsol Fuels, SAU, Petróleos del Norte, SA, Moeve, SA and BP Energía España, SA) are required to maintain process units at minimum operating load and ensure the safety of facilities and personnel (Art. 3). Workers participating in stoppages or alterations of tasks designated as minimum services will be deemed to be on an illegal strike (Royal Decree-Law 17/1977, Art. 16). The end consumer and the administration are guaranteed the minimum supply of fuels and the security of the gas system.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if refinery workers go on a full strike on 11 November?
Stoppages in tasks designated as minimum services will be considered illegal (Art. 1).
What level of production must refineries maintain during the strike?
They must maintain, at the very least, process units at minimum operating load to avoid shutdown effects that exceed the strike period (Art. 3.b).
Which specific refining companies does this order affect?
It affects Repsol Fuels, SAU, Petróleos del Norte, SA, Moeve, SA and BP Energía España, SA (Art. 3).

Lifecycle

2026-11-07PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-11-11Into forceComes into force
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.
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