There will be no electricity cuts from May 27 to June 2

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

The Minister of Energy and Mines (e), Roberto Luque indicated on the afternoon of this May 23, 2024, that, from May 27 to June 2, there will be no scheduled rationing, since the hydrological situation of the country at the moment is favorable. . He did so during the 15th press conference, regarding the energy situation in Ecuador.

On the other hand, the head of this Institution indicated that yesterday night the Coca Codo Sinclair Power Plant, located between the provinces of Napo (El Chaco canton) and Sucumbíos (Gonzalo Pizarro canton), was put out of operation. increase in waste.

In the conversation, Minister Luque said: “Yesterday there was a sudden and abrupt increase in sediments in the catchment area, so we proceeded to paralyze the operation. In this regard, the thermal park was launched and the import of energy with Colombia was not necessary.”

In this sense, he indicated that next week a technical visit will be made to the aforementioned plant, with the objective of verifying the operation of the hydroelectric plant and evaluating the removal of sediments that will allow the water to flow normally.

During the meeting, the head of this State portfolio noted that: “Starting tomorrow at 12 midnight, Coca Codo Sinclair will enter a maintenance stage in the catchment area. The work is normal and is scheduled three times a year. Accumulated sediments will be cleaned, as well as grates; and in the power house a castling will be formed.”

Regarding the international agenda developed in Lima - Peru, Minister Luque reported that a resolution of the Andean Community (CAN) was signed, which will allow energy exchanges with Colombia and Peru in the medium term. Thanks to this subscription, the electrical systems of the three countries will be available to the aforementioned nations under a regime that was approved yesterday.

Likewise, the authority specified that since last week conversations have been held and suppliers visited to make energy generation viable both on land and in water. The Secretary of State reported that this Institution has a very clear roadmap to finalize contracts that will benefit the electricity sector and therefore all Ecuadorians.

It is the responsibility of the National Government to provide citizens with a safe, continuous and reliable electricity supply, which positively influences the quality of life of Ecuadorians and contributes to the economic development of the country, fundamental axes on which the current administration works.