2024-05-17 09:48:45
ENERGY
In a latest press convention held by the Zonal Authorities of Guayaquil, the Minister of Power and Mines (e), Roberto Luque, introduced that resulting from favorable climate circumstances, there shall be no energy outages within the nation till Might 26 of 2024.
Within the midst of the present vitality disaster, we’ve achieved important progress: what was beforehand generated in someday is immediately equal to per week of extra manufacturing every month. This progress has made it attainable to keep away from rationing programming within the nation,” stated Minister Luque. Luque additionally talked about the significance of addressing technical issues on the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant, which may trigger energy outages. He assured that any interruption shall be communicated to the inhabitants in a well timed method. As well as, he highlighted that within the final two days no vitality has been imported from Colombia. The minister reported that upkeep shall be carried out on the distributors in Guayas, Los Ríos, Sucumbíos and Manabí, which can generate sporadic and particular outages in cities corresponding to Durán, Lago Agrio and Portoviejo. Particular particulars shall be introduced on the web site of the Ministry and the respective distribution corporations. As well as, Luque introduced that he’ll journey to Central America and North America to barter instantly with gear suppliers, with out intermediaries, with a view to assure their high quality and effectivity.
Concerning the looks within the Nationwide Meeting of Ecuador on the vitality disaster, Luque highlighted the necessity to deal with the influence of collective contracts in CELEC and CNEL. He reported that between 2018 and 2022, $588 million have been paid for cover actions and advantages derived from these contracts. “We’re coordinating with the Minister of Labor to overview these contracts, since they’re dangerous and financially unsustainable within the quick time period,” Luque added. In relation to the Toachi-Pilatón plant, it was introduced that an settlement has been reached and a preliminary report shall be signed quickly. As well as, renting a barge is being thought-about.
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
Concerning the generator on the Physician Enrique García plant, with 96 megawatts, it was reported that it’ll enter into operation once more after coordinating the arrival of a brand new generator with the insurance coverage firm.
The cloud stimulation program will even proceed in collaboration with INAMHI. Lastly, residents have been reminded that the 50% lowered charge will apply from Might 29, as beforehand introduced.