Venezuela promotes plan to strengthen its electrical system by increasing gas supply
The Government of Venezuela has launched a comprehensive strategy with the goal of increasing the supply of methane gas in the domestic market. This measure seeks to optimize electric power generation, in addition to meeting the needs of the country’s industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
Jannier Viloria, Vice President of Gas at the state-owned company Pdvsa, detailed that the goal is to reach a distribution of 2 billion cubic feet of gas by the end of December. According to the official, the supply is secured and a significant portion of the production increase will be directed toward thermoelectric plants to stabilize national generation capacity.
Challenges in energy infrastructure
The implementation of this plan occurs in a context marked by constant electrical service interruptions that impact various regions, particularly in the interior of Venezuela. While government authorities point out that these failures are a consequence of international sanctions and acts of sabotage, various specialists and opposition sectors maintain that the crisis is due to the deterioration of infrastructure and a lack of prolonged maintenance.
Resumption of hydroelectric projects
As part of the strategy to strengthen the energy matrix, the Executive has formalized an agreement with the company Impsa to reactivate the works of the Tocoma hydroelectric plant, located in Bolívar state. The project aims to incorporate 2,640 megawatts into the National Electric System through the commissioning of ten generating units.
The Tocoma hydroelectric plant, started in 2007, represents a key piece for the recovery of the system, after having remained paralyzed with progress of more than 87% according to independent records.
With these actions, the authorities seek to mitigate energy deficiencies and move towards greater stability in the electricity supply for the national territory.
