The 10 de Octubre thermoelectric plant (CTE), located in Nuevitas, Camagüey, has announced the shutdown of one of its three blocks for maintenance work, with a focus on the boiler.
According to a post on the CTE's Facebook page, the decision to take block number 6 offline was made on Tuesday morning. The highest priority task identified is the cleaning of the boiler.
"Since the moment of its shutdown, various tasks and preparatory actions for the rest of the maintenance work have been underway," the statement added.
The goal is to return the block to the system with greater stability and efficiency by the peak hours of the coming Friday, according to the provided information.
Key Details on the Nuevitas Thermoelectric Plant Maintenance
Here are some frequently asked questions about the maintenance work at the Nuevitas thermoelectric plant and their answers.
Why was block number 6 taken offline?
Block number 6 was taken offline primarily for boiler cleaning, which is considered the critical task in the maintenance schedule.
When is the block expected to return to service?
The block is expected to return to service with improved stability and efficiency by the peak hours of the coming Friday.