The Manufactured Gas Company announced an interruption of service in certain areas of four municipalities in Havana this weekend due to "urgent maintenance work."
"In order to ensure the stability and quality of the gas sent to the capital, as well as that used in electricity generation, it is necessary to carry out urgent maintenance work at the ENERGAS Puerto Escondido plant, which has been operating continuously for almost 20 years," the state-owned company explained in a statement.
The work will begin at 9:00 PM this Friday, December 6, and will continue until 2:00 AM on Sunday, December 8.
The disruption to the manufactured gas service will begin at 7:00 AM this Saturday, December 7th.
The notice states that the service will gradually resume starting at 7:00 AM this Sunday.
The areas of the network that will experience total service disruptions by municipality are:
-Plaza de la Revolución (Vedado Popular Council – Malecón).
-Old Havana (Catedral and Plaza Vieja Popular Councils).
-Centro Habana (Colón and Cayo Hueso Popular Councils).
-Diez de Octubre (Acosta People's Council).
However, the statement warns that there may be "partial impacts in other municipalities of the capital."
The notice warns that additional maintenance work will be carried out at the ENERGAS Refrigeration Plant until December 20.
Although there will be no disruption to the service, they warn that the smell of gas may increase. Reports can be made to the Call Center at the following numbers: +53 7 204 3038 and +53 7 207 6769.
The temporary interruption of manufactured gas service in certain areas of Havana adds to the many daily tragedies faced by Cubans: whether it’s the scarcity of water, liquefied gas shortages, power outages, or the proliferation of garbage in the streets—each of these issues highlights how challenging daily life is for those living in Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gas Service Interruption in Havana
Why will the gas service be interrupted in Havana this weekend?
Gas service in Havana will be interrupted due to urgent maintenance work at the ENERGAS Puerto Escondido plant. This aims to ensure the stability and quality of gas for both domestic consumption and electricity generation in the capital.
Which municipalities in Havana will be affected by the gas shortage?
The municipalities that will experience total disruptions to the manufactured gas service are Plaza de la Revolución, Habana Vieja, Centro Habana, and Diez de Octubre. In these municipalities, the specific popular councils affected are Vedado – Malecón, Catedral, Plaza Vieja, Colón, Cayo Hueso, and Acosta.
How long is the gas service interruption expected to last?
The gas service interruption is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM on Saturday, December 7th, and it is expected that the service will gradually be restored starting at 7:00 AM on Sunday, December 8th.
How does the lack of gas affect the daily lives of Havana residents?
The interruption of manufactured gas service in Havana is just one of the many challenges that Cubans face in their daily lives. The lack of gas adds to issues such as water shortages, power outages, and the accumulation of trash in the streets, complicating the daily lives of residents in the Cuban capital.
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