SANTO DOMINGO. The Dominican electricity sector reported that it continues to advance, in a sustained manner, the recovery process of the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI), after the operational event recorded in the morning hours, which began with the tripping of the switch on the 138 kilovolt (kV) Hainamosa-Villa Duarte line and caused a major failure in the system.
Through the second newsletter issued this Monday night, the system exceeds 60% of synchronized generationwhich reflects sustained progress in stabilizing the network and makes possible the gradual incorporation of new areas into electrical service.
“The recovery process is developed in an orderly manner and under strict technical criteria. Our priority is to guarantee a safe and progressive replacement, by ensuring the stability of the system and avoiding additional effects,” said the Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos.
He indicated that various areas of the national territory already have partially or totally restored service, while other regions continue to progressively integrate as the corresponding technical maneuvers are carried out, prioritizing at all times the operational security and reliability of the system.
It is notable that the southern area was energized early on; Among others, San Juan, Barahona, Azua, Baní, San Cristobal, Bonao, La Vega, Santiago, Línea Noroeste, Puerto Plata, San Francisco, as well as different sectors of the National District and San Pedro de Macorís, have most of them electrified.
Santos reported that the technical teams of the different entities in the sector remain deployed and working continuously until the total normalization of the service throughout the country is achieved.
The owner of Energy and Mines recognized the concern of citizens regarding the situation and reiterated that the authorities will continue to offer official updates through institutional channels as the recovery process progresses.
The minister Saints has been in permanent session since the early hours of the morning with the other leaders of the sector, including the executive vice president of the Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED), Alfonso Rodríguez; Superintendent of Electricity, Andrés Astacio; the executive director of the National Energy Commission, Edwards Veras; the president of the Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED), Celso Marranzini and the vice minister of Electric Energy, Ricardo Guerrero.
