The government announced reaching an agreement with most private generators for the payment of debts for US$63.6 million during a three-year period. The money would be primarily deducted from the 50% share of the state in privatized power companies. The agreement is expected to diminish blackouts. The agreement establishes the government will pay: Electricidad de Puerto Plata: US$29.9 million Consorcio Laesa: US$210,000 Dominican Power Partners (AES): US$5 million Smith Enron Cogeneration: US$12.8 million Transcontinental Capital Corporation Bermuda: US$7.7 million Cayman Power Barges: US$736,000 Maxon Engineering Services: US$219,200 Metaldom: US$6.6 million
