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Vicente de la O Levy

Vicente de la O Levy, Cuba's Energy Minister, addresses the country's energy challenges, including thermoelectric plant maintenance, blackouts, and fuel shortages.

Restoration of Cuba's National Electric System Announced After Third Major Blackout
Restoration of Cuba's National Electric System Announced After Third Major Blackout

Published on 12/5/2024

Flights, Buses, and Trains Keep Running Amid Cuba's Widespread Power Outage
Flights, Buses, and Trains Keep Running Amid Cuba's Widespread Power Outage

Published on 12/4/2024

Can Cuba's Electrical Grid Recover in Time for Sandro Castro's Birthday Celebration?
Can Cuba's Electrical Grid Recover in Time for Sandro Castro's Birthday Celebration?

Published on 12/4/2024

Nationwide Blackout Leaves Over Half of Cuba Without Mobile Phone Service
Nationwide Blackout Leaves Over Half of Cuba Without Mobile Phone Service

Published on 12/4/2024

Art Critic on Latest Massive Blackout in Cuba: "The Only Thing Not Collapsing Is the Government"
Art Critic on Latest Massive Blackout in Cuba: "The Only Thing Not Collapsing Is the Government"

Published on 12/4/2024

Havana Airport Remains Operational Despite Widespread Power Outage in Cuba
Havana Airport Remains Operational Despite Widespread Power Outage in Cuba

Published on 12/4/2024

Cuban Energy Ministry Updates on Power Grid Restoration Following Widespread Blackout
Cuban Energy Ministry Updates on Power Grid Restoration Following Widespread Blackout

Published on 12/4/2024

Cuban Leader Meets with Russian Oil Giant Zarubezhneft's President
Cuban Leader Meets with Russian Oil Giant Zarubezhneft's President

Published on 11/27/2024

Cuban Government Claims Arrival of Parts for Fidel's So-Called "Energy Revolution" Generators
Cuban Government Claims Arrival of Parts for Fidel's So-Called "Energy Revolution" Generators

Published on 11/26/2024

Cuban Government Claims Solar Energy Will End Daytime Blackouts by 2026
Cuban Government Claims Solar Energy Will End Daytime Blackouts by 2026

Published on 11/20/2024

Electric Company in Holguín Holds "Screw Sorting" Volunteer Event Amidst Daily 15-Hour Blackouts
Electric Company in Holguín Holds "Screw Sorting" Volunteer Event Amidst Daily 15-Hour Blackouts

Published on 11/17/2024

Artemisa Remains in Darkness: Vast Majority Without Power One Week Post-Hurricane Rafael
Artemisa Remains in Darkness: Vast Majority Without Power One Week Post-Hurricane Rafael

Published on 11/13/2024

Earthquakes in Eastern Cuba Leave More Injuries and Damaged Homes
Earthquakes in Eastern Cuba Leave More Injuries and Damaged Homes

Published on 11/13/2024

Power Outage Sparks Protests Against Government in Encrucijada
Power Outage Sparks Protests Against Government in Encrucijada

Published on 11/8/2024

Cuban Government Claims National Power Grid is Back Online
Cuban Government Claims National Power Grid is Back Online

Published on 11/8/2024

Widespread Power Outage in Cuba as National Electric System Disconnects
Widespread Power Outage in Cuba as National Electric System Disconnects

Published on 11/6/2024

Chinese Company Claims Solar Energy as Cuba's "Ultimate Solution"
Chinese Company Claims Solar Energy as Cuba's "Ultimate Solution"

Published on 11/5/2024

Imminent Power Outages Loom as Tropical Storm Rafael Approaches Cuba
Imminent Power Outages Loom as Tropical Storm Rafael Approaches Cuba

Published on 11/5/2024

Havana's Electric Company Warns of Increased Emergency Power Outages
Havana's Electric Company Warns of Increased Emergency Power Outages

Published on 11/1/2024

Power Outages Worsen in Cuba Amid Energy Shortfall of Nearly 1,600 MW
Power Outages Worsen in Cuba Amid Energy Shortfall of Nearly 1,600 MW

Published on 11/1/2024

Cuban Energy Minister Warns of Fragile Electrical Grid
Cuban Energy Minister Warns of Fragile Electrical Grid

Published on 10/31/2024

Electric Grid Partially Restored in Havana; Ongoing Issues Persist in Multiple Districts
Electric Grid Partially Restored in Havana; Ongoing Issues Persist in Multiple Districts

Published on 10/21/2024

Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Back Online with Limited Output
Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Back Online with Limited Output

Published on 10/21/2024

Power Outage Hits Santiago de Cuba Due to System Instability
Power Outage Hits Santiago de Cuba Due to System Instability

Published on 10/21/2024

Cuban Energy Minister Offers Update on Electricity Restoration Efforts
Cuban Energy Minister Offers Update on Electricity Restoration Efforts

Published on 10/21/2024

Cuban Energy Minister Encourages Citizens to Invest in Solar Panels
Cuban Energy Minister Encourages Citizens to Invest in Solar Panels

Published on 10/18/2024

Power Company Warns of Increased Blackouts in Havana Due to Severe Generation Shortfall
Power Company Warns of Increased Blackouts in Havana Due to Severe Generation Shortfall

Published on 10/16/2024

Attempted Theft at Havana Liquefied Gas Sales Point Thwarted
Attempted Theft at Havana Liquefied Gas Sales Point Thwarted

Published on 10/12/2024

Cuban Government Resumes Sale of Liquefied Gas After Settling Supplier Payment
Cuban Government Resumes Sale of Liquefied Gas After Settling Supplier Payment

Published on 10/9/2024

Cuban Government Admits Power Outages to Persist Until 2025
Cuban Government Admits Power Outages to Persist Until 2025

Published on 10/8/2024

Cuban Authorities Deny Arrival of Fuel Tanker in Havana
Cuban Authorities Deny Arrival of Fuel Tanker in Havana

Published on 10/5/2024

Another Turkish Worker Succumbs to Injuries from Havana Bay Fire
Another Turkish Worker Succumbs to Injuries from Havana Bay Fire

Published on 10/4/2024

Turkish Worker Injured in Havana Barge Fire Succumbs to Injuries
Turkish Worker Injured in Havana Barge Fire Succumbs to Injuries

Published on 10/4/2024

Russian Tanker Arrives in Havana Amid Severe Energy Crisis
Russian Tanker Arrives in Havana Amid Severe Energy Crisis

Published on 10/2/2024

Five Turks and One Cuban Remain Hospitalized After Havana Barge Fire
Five Turks and One Cuban Remain Hospitalized After Havana Barge Fire

Published on 9/28/2024

Cuban Government Reports on Fire at Turkish Floating Power Plant in Havana Bay
Cuban Government Reports on Fire at Turkish Floating Power Plant in Havana Bay

Published on 9/27/2024

Fire in Havana Bay Injures Eight Workers
Fire in Havana Bay Injures Eight Workers

Published on 9/26/2024

Havana Faces Another Gacelas Shutdown Due to Fuel Shortage
Havana Faces Another Gacelas Shutdown Due to Fuel Shortage

Published on 9/24/2024

National Power Grid on the Brink: From 22,000 Tubes to Hundreds of Millions of Screws and Bolts
National Power Grid on the Brink: From 22,000 Tubes to Hundreds of Millions of Screws and Bolts

Published on 9/24/2024

Slight Improvement in National Power System: Blackouts to Reach "Only" 800 MW
Slight Improvement in National Power System: Blackouts to Reach "Only" 800 MW

Published on 9/21/2024

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Attends Renewable Energy Fair Amid Severe Blackouts
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Attends Renewable Energy Fair Amid Severe Blackouts

Published on 9/21/2024

Cuban Government Pledges to Activate Two Solar Parks by 2024
Cuban Government Pledges to Activate Two Solar Parks by 2024

Published on 9/19/2024

Bread Dough Trays Transported Through Santiago de Cuba Streets
Bread Dough Trays Transported Through Santiago de Cuba Streets

Published on 9/19/2024

Electric Company Announces Increased Blackouts but Denies Total Shutdown in Santiago de Cuba
Electric Company Announces Increased Blackouts but Denies Total Shutdown in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 9/19/2024

Today's Top News from Cuba: September 19, 2024
Today's Top News from Cuba: September 19, 2024

Published on 9/19/2024

Cuban Energy Minister Addresses Power Outage Crisis: "Fuel is Stuck in Cuban Ports"
Cuban Energy Minister Addresses Power Outage Crisis: "Fuel is Stuck in Cuban Ports"

Published on 9/18/2024

Cuban Government Claims Progress with Economic Measures Amid Ongoing Struggles
Cuban Government Claims Progress with Economic Measures Amid Ongoing Struggles

Published on 9/18/2024

Power Company Reports Outages in Multiple Havana Municipalities
Power Company Reports Outages in Multiple Havana Municipalities

Published on 9/11/2024

Power Outages Expected to Affect 570 MW in Cuba, Says UNE
Power Outages Expected to Affect 570 MW in Cuba, Says UNE

Published on 9/11/2024

Cuba Faces Massive Power Outages as Electrical Grid Crumbles
Cuba Faces Massive Power Outages as Electrical Grid Crumbles

Published on 9/10/2024

Three Thermoelectric Units Down, 725 MW Deficit Expected During Peak Hours on Saturday
Three Thermoelectric Units Down, 725 MW Deficit Expected During Peak Hours on Saturday

Published on 9/7/2024

Government Shifts Blame for Power Outage Duration to Local Authorities: "Decided by Each Territory"
Government Shifts Blame for Power Outage Duration to Local Authorities: "Decided by Each Territory"

Published on 9/6/2024

Power Outages Expected Friday Due to 715 MW Deficit During Peak Hours
Power Outages Expected Friday Due to 715 MW Deficit During Peak Hours

Published on 9/6/2024

Increasing Electricity Consumption in Cuba Attributed to Small Businesses and Air Conditioners, Says Energy Minister
Increasing Electricity Consumption in Cuba Attributed to Small Businesses and Air Conditioners, Says Energy Minister

Published on 9/5/2024

Government's Plan to Prevent Summer Blackouts Fails, Admits Energy Minister
Government's Plan to Prevent Summer Blackouts Fails, Admits Energy Minister

Published on 9/5/2024

Cuban Government Vows to Generate One Minute of Electricity Without Imported Fuel by 2025
Cuban Government Vows to Generate One Minute of Electricity Without Imported Fuel by 2025

Published on 9/5/2024

Cuban Electric Company Predicts Another Day of Major Power Outages
Cuban Electric Company Predicts Another Day of Major Power Outages

Published on 8/18/2024

Cuba Faces Persistent Blackouts Despite Government's Summer Promises
Cuba Faces Persistent Blackouts Despite Government's Summer Promises

Published on 7/21/2024

Rolling Blackouts Intensify in Cuba Amid Summer Heat Due to Fuel Shortages and "Unexpected Breakdowns"
Rolling Blackouts Intensify in Cuba Amid Summer Heat Due to Fuel Shortages and "Unexpected Breakdowns"

Published on 7/19/2024

Cuban Government Claims Resources Arrived for 92 Solar Parks
Cuban Government Claims Resources Arrived for 92 Solar Parks

Published on 7/16/2024

Cuban Electric Union Reports Increased Power Outages Due to Over 600 MW Deficit
Cuban Electric Union Reports Increased Power Outages Due to Over 600 MW Deficit

Published on 7/13/2024

Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant to Halt Operations for Four Days for Maintenance
Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant to Halt Operations for Four Days for Maintenance

Published on 7/12/2024

Energy Minister Admits Fuel Shortage Impacting Power Supply
Energy Minister Admits Fuel Shortage Impacting Power Supply

Published on 7/12/2024

Fire Contained at Fuel Tank of Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant
Fire Contained at Fuel Tank of Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant

Published on 6/14/2024

Promises of Fewer Power Outages This Summer: Cuba’s Electric Union Makes a Commitment
Promises of Fewer Power Outages This Summer: Cuba’s Electric Union Makes a Commitment

Published on 6/14/2024

Power Outage Crisis in Cuba Worsens Due to Felton Plant Boiler Malfunction
Power Outage Crisis in Cuba Worsens Due to Felton Plant Boiler Malfunction

Published on 6/13/2024

Cuban Woman Gives a Unique Twist to The Little Mermaid: "On This Island Surrounded by Water, You Can't Even Find Salt"
Cuban Woman Gives a Unique Twist to The Little Mermaid: "On This Island Surrounded by Water, You Can't Even Find Salt"

Published on 6/6/2024

Cubans Face Continued Salt Shortage Due to Transport Issues
Cubans Face Continued Salt Shortage Due to Transport Issues

Published on 6/5/2024

CUPET Announces Resumption of Liquefied Gas Sales in Cuba
CUPET Announces Resumption of Liquefied Gas Sales in Cuba

Published on 6/1/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: Disruptions Exceed 1,000 MW Over the Weekend
Power Outages in Cuba: Disruptions Exceed 1,000 MW Over the Weekend

Published on 5/26/2024

Energy Minister on Cuba's Blackouts: "They Are Bearable"
Energy Minister on Cuba's Blackouts: "They Are Bearable"

Published on 5/21/2024

Energy and Mines Minister on Cuba's Thermoelectric Plant Maintenance: "We're Playing It Safe"
Energy and Mines Minister on Cuba's Thermoelectric Plant Maintenance: "We're Playing It Safe"

Published on 5/20/2024