Government allocates funds to restore 37 new electricity generation units

This Ministry of Energy and Mines release was published using machine translation.

In its third meeting with the media, the Ministry of Energy and Mines reported important crucial measures to guarantee the energy supply in the country.

The Minister of Energy and Mines (e), Roberto Luque, emphasized that the Government prioritizes generation payments to the Quevedo and Santa Elena power plants, accelerating the process for 37 units that will generate 62.7 megawatts starting in August and thus will remain the stability of the national electrical system.

“The mining sector will reduce its consumption by 33 megawatts as of April 26, 2024, as a contribution to the citizen and private co-responsibility campaign to overcome the current crisis, ” said Minister Luque.

Regarding concrete measures, the significant increase in energy production was highlighted at the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant and the Mazar reservoir, due to the presence of rain, which strengthens the national energy supply.

It was reported on the continuous monitoring of hydrological trends carried out by CENACE to evaluate a national-scale light supply and that they currently yield important results.

The new web platform received 44 thousand visits, mainly from Pichincha and Guayas, generating an acceptable level in the population. The commitment of the Ministry of Energy and Mines to resolve the energy crisis remains present in order to ensure a stable and efficient supply of electricity for all citizens. The public is urged to stay tuned for upcoming updates.