Scheduled power outages in Ecuador are suspended until May 26, 2024

Ecuador is going through an energy crisis that has triggered scheduled power outages of up to 11 hours since mid-April. In a press conference on Tuesday, May 14, the Minister of Energy, Roberto Luque, announced that the Scheduled power outages are suspended until Sunday, May 26, 2024. 

This period includes the holiday on Friday, May 24, when the Battle of Pichincha is commemorated.

The suspension of scheduled power outages is possible because of favorable weather conditions. No energy has been imported from Colombia since Monday, May 13.

Blackouts are still possible

The minister recalled that unscheduled blackouts are still possible due to problems at the Coca Codo Sinclair plant.

Power outages are also still possible due to maintenance work. This can be especially the case in the provinces of Guayas, Los Ríos, Sucumbíos and Manabí. Disconnections can also happen in sectors of the cities of Durán, Lago Agrio and Portoviejo. The minister promised that these outages would be communicated at least 24 hours in advance.