The Holguin microsystem was synchronized with the national electric system (SEN) shortly after 2:00 p.m. today. As part of the recovery efforts following Monday’s total blackout.
Davielquis Cortina Cobas, director of the Provincial Load Dispatch Office. Confirmed to the Cuban News Agency that the Lidio Ramón Pérez Thermoelectric Plant in Felton is ready to begin the startup process in the coming hours. And contribute to the restoration of the SEN in eastern Cuba.
The director specified that the SEN is now interconnected from Pinar del Rio to Holguin. And the province is receiving electricity through the 110 kV line from Las Tunas.
Currently, authorities are working to restore the connection with the rest of the provinces. With the goal of achieving full system coverage and guaranteeing electricity service to the entire population.
In Holguin province, priority remains given to hospital circuits and the areas that supply pumping systems and water treatment plants linked to the Gibara and Güirabo dams. Which provide water to the provincial capital.
The Holguin Electric Company’s Telegram channel reported that at that time. The following hospitals had power from the National Electric System (SEN): the Pediatric Hospital, the Military Hospital, and the Lucía Íñiguez Landín Clinical-Surgical Hospital via circuit 12. Also the Lenin Hospital; the company itself; and Etecsa (the national telecommunications company) via circuit 20. As well as the Nipe-Baguanos line 4040.
This latest SEN outage occurred amidst increasing economic pressure on Cuba from the United States. Which is preventing oil shipments to the island. This follows President Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order last January threatening tariffs on countries that export or facilitate the supply of fuels.
Since late 2024, the Cuban National Electric System (SEN) has suffered several total blackouts. Amidst the multi-billion dollar effects of the more than 60-year-old blockade imposed by Washington against the Caribbean nation. Which prevents access to the resources necessary for the maintenance and development of the sector.
With information from CNA
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