Spain's Supreme Court upholds fee for Guardia Civil security at nuclear plants

Spain's Supreme Court has confirmed that the Asco‑Vandellós II and Ascó nuclear power stations must pay a state fee for the permanent presence of Guardia Civil personnel. Each plant is required to remit €4,273,710 annually.

The ruling emphasizes that the security service is a public‑law obligation that reduces the plant operator's civil liability risk. This decision could set a precedent for how security costs are allocated across the energy sector.