Electricity production halted at Punta Catalina from this monday

Santo Domingo.- Starting this Monday, the electrical system will experience a 365,000-kilowatt energy reduction for 40 consecutive days due to maintenance on one of the “Punta Catalina” units.

When operating at full capacity, the two units of the plant generate 730 MW, constituting 26% of the entire Interconnected Electrical System (SENI) energy production.

The Punta Catalina Electric Generation Company announced that Unit 1 will undergo maintenance starting June 10.

This maintenance, described as a “maintenance process” by the company, aims to ensure stability in generation and equipment reliability.

The company stated that this information was communicated in advance to the Coordinating Body of the Interconnected Electrical System (OC-SENI). They also apologized for any inconvenience to energy distribution company clients.

Below is the statement:
“Scheduled Maintenance at Unit 1 of Punta Catalina

The Punta Catalina Electric Generation Company informs that Unit 1 will undergo scheduled annual maintenance starting June 10, communicated in advance to the Coordinating Body of the Interconnected Electrical System (OC-SENI). This maintenance is necessary to ensure stability in generation and equipment reliability, requiring a period of forty (40) days. We apologize to our clients from the distribution companies.”