Minister Edwin Palma said Colombia has a roadmap to face the El Niño phenomenon without affecting the country's energy stability.
Edwin Palma, minister of Mines and Energy, stated from Medellín that the probable El Niño phenomenon will not affect energy stability. The official explained that Colombia has a roadmap focused on autogeneration and energy self-sufficiency.
The National Government does not foresee scenarios of blackouts or massive rationing, despite alerts on reservoir levels. Around 70% of electricity generation comes from hydroelectric plants.
Authorities are working with generating companies and regulatory entities on 53 measures that include regulatory actions, generation monitoring, energy-saving campaigns and preventive measures. The Government is evaluating the activation of thermal plants to preserve water reserves.
