According to the executive vice president of the Public Electricity Corporation (CDEEE), Ruben Jimenez Bichara, in order to provide better and cost effective electric service in the country there are five major challenges that must be overcome. These obstacles include stemming huge energy losses during transmission; the deficit in the supply of electricity; the financial deficit; the growing demand and finally the large dependence on hydrocarbons as the fuel for the generators.
Jimenez Bichara said that the Punta Catalina generating facility will, without a doubt, contribute to the energy sector. However, he also stressed that the construction of Punta Catalina is just part of these five challenges of the electric sector. He indicated that the industrial sector is waiting on the electricity sector for improvements and expansion in order to be able to compete with lower costs for energy. He also noted that the entry of the 752 MW capacity Punta Catalina into the national grid would provide stable service during breakdowns and scheduled plant maintenance.
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Diario Libre
29 October 2018
