Corpoelec is patching up the country’s dilapidated power grid by cannibalizing electricity turbines, transformers and other equipment following a string of catastrophic blackouts in March and early April.
Venezuela, Vargas: The National Electricity Corporation (Corpoelec) advances its plan for preventive and corrective maintenance of the substation located in Mare Abajo where two 10.5 MVA transformers will be installed.
Venezuela, Barcelona: According to the residents of Barcelona, the transformers in Razetti II area do not provide sufficient power for the community which is experiencing constant power failures.
Venezuela, Valles del Tuy: The electrical system of three municipalities in Valles del Tuy will be updated to improve service quality in the Miranda state, according to the Corpoelec press release.
Venezuela, Carabobo: Corpoelec performed a replacement of number one autotransformer in Planta Centro, located in Morón.
Uruguay: Urutransfor signed a contract with National Electricity Corporation of Venezuela worth $ 32 million to supply 60 power transformers over 3 years.
Venezuela, Maracaibo: Corpoelec staff continues in their efforts to repair the damage to the electrical infrastructure.