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Cuba energy crisis worsens as major thermoelectric plants fail
Cuba is facing a deepening energy crisis as major thermoelectric plants experience technical failures. The Antonio Guiteras plant, the nation's largest, briefly rejoined the National Electroenergetic System (SEN) on Sunday, contributing 150 MW. However, its return was short-lived; the plant disconnected again late Sunday night due to a leak in the burner front wall.
Simultaneously, the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes plant in Cienfuegos went offline because of a steam leak in a high-pressure heater. This failure occurred just days after the unit had been reconnected. The Unión Eléctrica (UNE) reported a severe power deficit, noting that at 6:00 am, system availability was only 1,240 MW against a demand of 2,750 MW. Forecasts indicated a peak demand deficit of up to 1,840 MW, leading to widespread and massive power outages across the country.
The instability follows a major collapse of the national electrical grid on September 18, which caused extensive damage to boiler economizers and other critical components in several plants.
Entities
Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant · Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Power Plant · Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Thermoelectric Plant · Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Thermoelectric Power Plant · Cuba · Matanzas · Román Pérez Castañeda · Unión Eléctrica
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Peak demand deficit is projected at 1,810 MW. cubanosporelmundo.com · www.cubaheadlines.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] At 6:00 am, system availability was 1,240 MW against a demand of 2,750 MW. cubanosporelmundo.com · www.cubaheadlines.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Unit 3 of the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes plant went offline due to a steam leak in high-pressure heater 7. cubanosporelmundo.com · www.cubaheadlines.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The plant suffered boiler damage due to mechanical tensions from the September 18 disconnection. www.canalcaribe.icrt.cu · www.tvsantiago.icrt.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Antonio Guiteras plant disconnected again at 11:05 pm on Sunday due to a leak in the burner front wall. www.cubaenmiami.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Antonio Guiteras plant is contributing 150 MW and aims to reach 190 to 200 MW. www.canalcaribe.icrt.cu · www.tvsantiago.icrt.cu