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The Manufactured Gas Company informed its customers that due to "unpostponable maintenance work" at Plant #1 in Melones, the service will be temporarily interrupted from the night of this Tuesday to the early morning of Wednesday.
The note specified that the work aims to ensure the stability of the gas being sent to the capital.
The work is related to "the replacement of the inlet filters for the natural gas that accompanies this plant, an activity that will be carried out by the Hydrocarbons and Derivatives Transport Company (EMCOR)."
For this reason, a complete shutdown of the plant will initially take place from 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, until 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26.
During this time, the service will be completely affected for the Havana network, which includes the municipalities of Plaza de la Revolución, Habana Vieja, Centro Habana, Cerro, and Diez Octubre.
The Manufactured Gas Company apologized "for any inconvenience this interruption may cause" and reminded that "these works are intended to improve the quality of the service provided to the public."
"Intense competition among Unión Eléctrica (UNE), Aguas de La Habana (AH), the Liquefied Gas Company, and ETECSA to see which of them has the best justification when periodically interrupting their already poor 'services'. Besides, the blockade... of course," reacted an internet user ironically.
In the comments section of the post, a large group of liquefied gas customers asked when the liquefied gas would be available, a shortage that has turned into a real crisis in Cuba in recent months.
"The liquefied gas is running out. Should I light the firewood in the middle of the street?" a woman asked.
Denial turned into reality?
There were also customers who recalled that less than a week ago the Manufactured Gas Company denied any interruptions in service, a denial that is now coming true in the form of maintenance work.
Through a statement on social media, the entity clarified on March 20 that there was no expectation of service interruptions in the coming days and warned that the note circulating on digital platforms announcing supply issues was false.
The misinformation that caused concern among customers stated that "due to a lack of raw material availability, the manufactured gas production plants will be affected, which will result in service interruptions in the coming days."
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gas Service Interruption in Havana and the Liquefied Gas Crisis in Cuba
Why will the gas service be interrupted in Havana?
The gas service in Havana will be interrupted due to urgent maintenance work at Plant #1 of Melones. This work aims to ensure the stability of the gas supplied to the capital, specifically through the replacement of the natural gas inlet filters, a task that will be carried out by the Hydrocarbon and Derivatives Transportation Company (EMCOR).
Which areas of Havana will be affected by the interruption of manufactured gas?
The interruption will completely affect the Habana network, which includes the municipalities of Plaza de la Revolución, Habana Vieja, Centro Habana, Cerro, and Diez de Octubre. These areas will experience a disruption of service from 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, to 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26.
What problems does Cuba face with the supply of liquefied gas?
Cuba is facing a supply crisis of liquefied gas due to financial issues affecting payments to international suppliers, which has resulted in a disruption in the marketing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This situation has forced many families to resort to alternatives such as coal and firewood for cooking, as well as facing long wait times in queues to obtain gas.
How has the Cuban population reacted to the gas shortage?
The Cuban population has expressed discontent and frustration over the shortage of liquefied gas, stating that this situation is "unsustainable." Long lines and tensions are common in the daily lives of citizens, who are also facing a complicated economic context and a lack of official information about the supply.
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