- The president of the organization, José Rodríguez, assured that the authorities are working to solve the failure
The president of the Nueva Esparta Chamber of Commerce, José Rodríguez, asked tourists with reservations in hotels on the island for the month of December not to cancel them before the energy crisis that has affected them for several days now.
“The airport is operational, I say this appropriately, because I have traveled all this week. If you have a reservation, please do not cancel it. “We are making the greatest efforts to receive him with love and with all the services,” Rodríguez said in an interview for MundoUR on November 22.
The union member assured that the authorities are working to solve the failure that originated from the fire in a gas pipeline at the Muscar Operational Complex of the state company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), in the state of Monagas.
“People who go to hotels on the island are not going to experience any type of need because they took their precautions, but the Chamber has had contact with the authorities to verify that they are working to recover the service,” added the representative of the Chamber of Commerce of the entity.
Electrical generation system in Nueva Esparta
Rodríguez explained that the electricity generation system in Nueva Esparta has a dual component, since they receive energy through an underwater cable and the rest through a gas generation system.
“In Nueva Esparta we receive energy from an underwater cable that provides approximately 240 megawatts. This generation system a few years ago was converted so that it was powered by gas; before, it was supplied by diesel, which was what powered these self-generation plants,” he explained.
The president of the organization indicated that before there could have been an electrical problem in the country except in Margarita, because the energy autonomy was close to 80%.
“They could work with gas or diesel, but the technical part is not enabled to be able to use this fuel, at least in cases like this emergency. That is why we are asking that this generation system work again in the previous way because this duality is feasible,” Rodríguez said.
In that sense, he explained that it is necessary for experts to design cylinders with greater capacity to accumulate gas and to resolve the electrical situation in Nueva Esparta.
Commercial sector affected by lack of electricity
The president of the Nueva Esparta Chamber of Commerce stated that until now the businesses do not have a load management schedule, however, they have opened the Santamarías despite not having electrical service.
“Some businesses have used different modalities, they have adapted their schedules, but billing is a problem because the signal is electronic and in the event of a contingency, most small businesses are not prepared to activate the manual plan. In shopping centers, coordination has been established with PDVSA authorities to supply the corresponding diesel as a palliative to the situation,” Rodríguez revealed.
Regarding the general population, the union member said that they are the most affected because they need to buy what they need.
“He who has no resources, who lives day to day or who buys his food daily is the one who has suffered the most. Furthermore, the power outages in the state of Sparta are not all the same in the sectors. According to unofficial explanations, some electrical energy distribution circuits are more loaded than others, for example, the municipalities of Mariño, Arizmendi, García and Maneiro, concentrate almost 50% of the state’s electrical demand,” said the representative of the sector.
Electrical outages of more than 10 hours
Initially the Electrical outages in Nueva Esparta lasted approximately 10 hoursHowever, on social networks, users report that as the days have passed, rationing has become more extensive, with blocks of between 12 to 16 hours without electricity.
Journalist Ana Carolina Arias informed The Diary on November 21 that in some areas they even have only 4 hours of electricity a day. The situation extends equally to the 11 municipalities of Nueva Esparta.
“The island of Coche, which is the Villalba municipality, has an independent diesel plant, but if the shortage of diesel continues it will also be affected. They have cuts, but the normal ones due to load distribution,” Arias said.
Under this panorama, he explained that companies and public institutions work with limited hours, as do schools. Although the educational authorities have supervised that classes are maintained, with sanctions for both public and private centers in which they are suspended, Arias noted that only half a day is being worked, and in some cases a few hours.
“As the cuts have intensified and people do not sleep well, they cannot cook and therefore cannot send their children, even if the schools open,” he added.
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How are local businesses in Nueva Esparta adapting to prolonged electricity outages?
Th some areas experiencing outages exceeding 10 hours. This situation has led to significant disruptions for residents and businesses alike, causing frustration among those reliant on stable electricity for daily operations and essential services.
Local authorities and the Nueva Esparta Chamber of Commerce have expressed concern over the lack of a load management schedule for businesses, which has forced some to adapt their hours and operational practices to cope with intermittent service. Many small businesses struggle with billing issues as they depend heavily on electronic systems, leaving them vulnerable during power outages.
Additionally, it’s noted that the electrical distribution circuits in the state are unevenly loaded, with municipalities like Mariño, Arizmendi, García, and Maneiro representing nearly half of the electrical demand. This disparity has exacerbated the challenges experienced during the outages, affecting the daily lives of residents who often rely on immediate access to goods and services.
As the community grapples with these ongoing outages, coordination between shopping centers and PDVSA authorities has been implemented to ensure a diesel supply as a temporary solution to the energy crisis. The commercial sector’s adaptation efforts highlight the resilience of businesses in the face of systemic issues, while emphasizing the urgent need for a more sustainable energy solution in the region.
