Tag: Energy
Venezuela and China Expand Energy and Financial Cooperation
‘The new agreement will allow us to activate our cooperation at a more efficient level and expand our horizons,’ Rodriguez said. On Thursday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez held a meeting with the president of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Zheng Shanjie, during which they signed an agreement outlining a new energy and financial […]
December 5, 2024
S.Africa: Minister for Harnessing Africa’s Renewable Energy Potential
“Africa’s potential for renewable energy is unmatched globally,” Ramokgopa stressed in his address. On Wednesday, South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa called on African countries to harness the potential of Africa’s rich renewable energy resources to forge an inclusive and sustainable path for the continent. Related:South Africa Records Decline in Inflation Rate, […]
November 6, 2024
Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaums Confirms the Sending of Technical Help to Overcome Cuban Energy Crisis
On Thursday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the sending of technical assistance to Cuba to overcome the country’s energy crisis. Related:Mexico Upholds Self-Determination in Response to Venezuelan Election Results The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established contact with the Cuban government to have the Federal Commission on Electricity of the Aztec country assist the Cuban […]
October 24, 2024
Cuba: 50% of the Havana’s Population Already Has Electricity Service
Minister Vicente de la O Levy expects the country’s electricity supply to be fully restored by Tuesday. On Monday, the the state-owned company Union Electrica (UNE) confirmed that around 50 percent of Havana’s residents now have power, nearly 72 hours after the total blackout that affected the entire island. RELATED: Cuba: The Ministry of Energy […]
October 21, 2024
Nigeria: Third National Grid Collapse Leading To Nationwide Blackout
The Nigerian authorities revealed that Saturday’s national grid collapse was caused by an explosion of a current transformer at the Jebba transmission station, and an associated cascade of power plants shut down arising from the loss of load. Related: Nigeria: 153 Killed in Tanker Explosion While the problem seemed to have been fixed, a recent […]
October 19, 2024
Lifting the U.S. Blockade Would Prevent Blackouts in Cuba: FM Rodriguez
18 days of U.S. blockade cause Cuba losses of $250 million, an amount that would allow for maintenance of the energy system. On Saturday, Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, denounced the devastating effects of the U.S. blockade on the island, specifically its impact on the Cuban electrical grid. RELATED: Regional Microsystems Boost Electric Recovery in […]
October 19, 2024
Regional Microsystems Boost Electric Recovery in Cuba
As a result of the U.S. blockade, Cuba faces fuel shortages that have led to a deficit of over 800 megawatts On Saturday, the Cuban Energy Ministry announced that microsystems for electricity generation have been consolidated in the Central and Eastern regions of the country. RELATED: Cuba: Electrical system restoration, technicians expect “significant progress” In […]
October 19, 2024
Cuba: Electrical system restoration, technicians expect “significant progress”
Cuba’s electrical system has suffered several outages in recent days, the most recent being a disconnection that occurred at 6:15 a.m. this Saturday. Faced with this situation, the authorities have redoubled their efforts to restore the supply of energy nationwide, prioritizing the creation of microsystems in different areas of the country. The technical director of […]
October 19, 2024
Cuba: Power Outages Are Prolonged Due to Delays in the Energy Recovery Process
The Caribbean nation is unable to purchase fuel or modernize its electrical machinery due to the U.S. blockade. On Saturday, Cuba once again experienced a total power outage after the recovery process of the National Electric System (SEN), initiated the day before following a blackout caused by a failure at a thermoelectric plant, failed. RELATED: […]
October 19, 2024
South Africa: Progress in Tackling Energy Crisis
The minister acknowledged the negative impact sustained load shedding has had on the economy, businesses and daily life, describing the energy crisis of the last two years as an “albatross on the economy.” On Tuesday, Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said that South Africa has experienced more than 200 days of constant electricity […]