Honduras Prohibit Electricity Generation with Diesel

The manager of the National Electricity Company (ENEE), Roberto Martinez Lozano added that within an estimated period of two years the ban will be extended to included power generation with bunker fuel.

"Currently, 760 of 1247.8 megawatts of power available during peak hours are generated by thermal combustion power plants, both public and private, fed with bunker fuel oil derived from the more expensive petrol.

The ENEE manager said that this action should have been taken several years ago with the participation of industry and the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (Cohep)", reported Elheraldo.hn.

Meanwhile the private sector criticizes the ENEE for its frequent power contracts using "dirty" fuel.

Source: elheraldo.hn

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