Technical tests underway at Venezuela's Termozulia plant to add 150 MW to national grid

The Termozulia thermoelectric complex in Venezuela has begun technical testing protocols for its TZ1 generation unit, aiming to integrate 150 megawatts into the National Electric System (SEN). This effort is a crucial component of the ongoing plan to restore the country's power infrastructure.

Juan José Ramírez, the Sector Vice President of Public Works and Services, along with the Minister for Electric Energy, Rolando Alcalá, and Zulia Governor Luis Caldera, were present to supervise the tests. Alcalá confirmed that technical evaluations of the TZ1 machine are currently underway.

"We are conducting a visit, reviewing the protocols being carried out in the tests to bring the TZ1 machine into operation," Alcalá explained. He added that once the protocols are completed and the results are satisfactory, the unit will be synchronized with the national grid to add the planned 150 MW.

Ramírez Luces highlighted the plant's significance within the national electrical infrastructure recovery plan. Technical personnel from Corpoelec, the state-owned electric company, and the National Armed Forces are collaborating on the evaluation and operational testing at the facility.