Noboa: Ecuador to Avoid Blackouts with Colombian Energy and More Domestic Generation by 2026

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has assured the nation that power outages will be a thing of the past by 2026. The government plans to secure up to 380 megawatts of electricity from Colombia to supplement domestic generation, particularly during the upcoming dry season.

Noboa highlighted ongoing maintenance work on hydroelectric power plants, which he stated will enhance the country's capacity to handle periods of lower hydroelectric output. This domestic strengthening, combined with the reactivation of energy exchange with Colombia, is intended to ensure a stable electricity supply.

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If the large industrialists who had a commitment to have their own self-generation do not have it, they will unfortunately be disconnected, and priority will be given to Ecuadorians and households.

"If the large industrialists who had a commitment to have their own self-generation do not have it, they will unfortunately be disconnected, and priority will be given to Ecuadorians and households," Noboa stated. He also expressed satisfaction with his relationship with the Colombian government, noting that energy imports will be secured at a reasonable price.

The reactivation of international electricity trade with Colombia, including Ecuador, was enabled by Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy Resolution 40306. However, exports are contingent on Colombia's internal supply not being compromised. Meanwhile, maintenance on Ecuador's Mazar Hydroelectric Power Plant has been completed, restoring one of its generation units to full capacity, as part of a strategy to fortify the national interconnected system before the dry spell.

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I have a great relationship with Colombia. Energy will be able to be bought at a price that no longer rips us off.