The Punta Catalina coal-fired thermoelectric power plant has been generating upwards of 158.21 MW this April 2019 as it begins its test run, according to reports posted by the Coordinating Body of the National Interconnected Electrical System of the Dominican Republic (OC-SENI).
Rubén Jiménez Bichara, head of the Public Electricity Corporation (CDEEE), owner of the Dominican government power plant, says it has been generating continuously 215 megawatts since Monday, 8 April 2019. He made the remarks when attending the inauguration of the first phase of the 50MW Aguas Claras wind farm in northwestern Montecristi.
Journalist Altagracia Salazar of the Sin Maquillaje news commentary show presented a photo showing major smoke contamination coming from the Punta Catalina power plant and expressed concern on how this would affect those who live and work in the area. She speculated the filters could have not yet been installed.
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Altagracia Salazar – Sin Maquillaje
11 April 2019