Havana Partially Restores Electrical Service After Disconnection

Havana's Electric Company reported today that it has begun the gradual restoration process of service in the Cuban capital, following the disconnection of the National Electroenergetic System that occurred on Monday afternoon.

According to the official statement from the entity, one electrical substation and three distribution circuits have been recovered so far, allowing the restoration of six megawatts of load. The actions initially benefit 9,047 clients, equivalent to approximately one percent of the capital's electrical demand.

The company specified that service recovery will continue gradually, depending on the SEN's operational conditions, while specialists maintain permanent monitoring of the system's evolution.

The latest disconnection occurs amid growing U.S. economic pressure on Cuba, which prevents oil from reaching the island following President Donald Trump's January executive order threatening tariffs on countries that export or facilitate fuel supplies.

Since late 2024, the SEN has suffered several total disconnections amid the multi-billion dollar effects of the over-60-year blockade Washington maintains against the Caribbean nation, which impedes access to necessary resources for the sector's maintenance and development.