A preliminary assessment of unit one of the Felton thermoelectric plant in the Holguin municipality of Mayari. Determined today that there is no structural damage. Following the complete shutdown of the National Electric System (SEN).
Engineer Eric Milanés reported that, in response to the unexpected shutdown. Also technical teams are carrying out maintenance work at key points of the plant. Prioritizing the cleaning of the regenerative air heaters.
Simultaneously, specialists are implementing the creation of microsystems, or “electrical islands.” To guarantee the supply to priority facilities in this eastern province.
The general director of the Holguin Electric Company, Rubert Reynaldo González. He explained that the Holguin 220 substation is being prepared to operate with 10 diesel generators.
Moreoer this strategy ensures service to vital centers such as the Pediatric, Military, and Clinical-Surgical Hospitals in the provincial capital. Which are already protected, he added. Technical actions are being carried out rapidly while authorities are expected to issue. Further reports on the process of restoring service nationwide.
Lázaro Guerra, Director of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mines. Reported that following the collapse of the National Electrical System, electrical microsystems are functioning in various parts of the country.
The situation regarding the distribution of national electricity service has escalated since the implementation on January 29th of the executive order by US President Donald Trump. Which prohibits the entry of oil into the country. With the aim of creating an internal crisis and destabilizing the nation.
With information from Prensa Latina
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