Scheduled Maintenance on Power Plants Does Not Compromise Supply, Says Minister Joel Santos

The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, has assured that the scheduled maintenance in power generation plants will not compromise the electricity supply. According to Santos, the maintenance is part of a regular strategy of the electricity system, aimed at ensuring the availability of the plants during the months of highest consumption. The Punta Catalina 2 unit, with a capacity of 360 megawatts, will be out of service until April 30 as part of its scheduled maintenance. Santos clarified that this output does not equate to a significant reduction in the system's capacity, since it represents less than 10% of the installed thermal generation, which currently amounts to about 4,400 megawatts. The electricity system has various sources of generation that allow the demand to be supplied, including hydroelectric generation, wind energy, and solar energy. Santos emphasized that the scheduled maintenance is carried out on time to guarantee the availability of the plants during the months of greatest demand. The minister also highlighted that the exit of lower-cost plants implies the punctual entry of higher-cost generation, which is a normal process within the operation of the electrical system. Santos' statement aims to alleviate concerns about the potential impact of the maintenance on the electricity supply. The scheduled maintenance is expected to be completed by the end of April, and the electricity system is expected to operate normally during the months of highest consumption. The minister's assurance is based on the system's ability to adapt to changes in generation capacity and ensure a stable electricity supply. The scheduled maintenance is a regular process that is carried out to maintain the efficiency and reliability of the electricity system. Santos' statement is aimed at reassuring the public that the electricity supply will not be compromised during the maintenance period. The minister's assurance is based on the system's ability to adapt to changes in generation capacity and ensure a stable electricity supply. The scheduled maintenance is a regular process that is carried out to maintain the efficiency and reliability of the electricity system. Santos' statement is aimed at reassuring the public that the electricity supply will not be compromised during the maintenance period. The minister's assurance is based on the system's ability to adapt to changes in generation capacity and ensure a stable electricity supply. The scheduled maintenance is a regular process that is carried out to maintain the efficiency and reliability of the electricity system.