Uganda: Fuel Shortage Hits West Nile Power Supply
[2008-6-5]
Tag: Voltage Power Supply
THE West Nile Rural Electrification Company has blamed the current power shortages in the region on the irregular supply of fuel.
Addressing journalists in Arua town on Wednesday, the firm's acting manager, Fabian Ahaisibwe, said Total Uganda was not supplying them with the fuel they need, forcing them to reduce power generation from 18 to five hours a day.
"We are rationalising the little fuel we have in the reserves because if we ran for 18 hours, in a few days the whole region would be in a total blackout. We have talked to them (Total) but it seems they are not able to meet our demands," Ahaisibwe said.
Residents have protested the reduction in electricity supply, which has affected many businesses. Power is switched on from 5:00pm to 11:00pm but the incessant outages in-between have worsened the situation.
Sources said a major public demonstration had been duea yesterday morning.
Ahaisibwe said they were looking at getting another fuel supplier.
"We are battling with dissatisfied customers since we can't meet our obligations. It is also affecting our revenue but we are trying to bring other suppliers on board," he said.
However, Total country manager Christopher Jacuet denied having any supply problems with the electricity firm.
"We have held some discussions and as far as we are concerned, the problem is not on our side," Jacuet said in a telephone interview but declined to give details, saying it was a private business issue.
Meanwhile, construction at the Nyagak hydroelectric dam has stalled due to lack of explosives to blast rocks that are standing in the construction path.
THE West Nile Rural Electrification Company has blamed the current power shortages in the region on the irregular supply of fuel.
Addressing journalists in Arua town on Wednesday, the firm's acting manager, Fabian Ahaisibwe, said Total Uganda was not supplying them with the fuel they need, forcing them to reduce power generation from 18 to five hours a day.
"We are rationalising the little fuel we have in the reserves because if we ran for 18 hours, in a few days the whole region would be in a total blackout. We have talked to them (Total) but it seems they are not able to meet our demands," Ahaisibwe said.
Residents have protested the reduction in electricity supply, which has affected many businesses. Power is switched on from 5:00pm to 11:00pm but the incessant outages in-between have worsened the situation.
Sources said a major public demonstration had been duea yesterday morning.
Ahaisibwe said they were looking at getting another fuel supplier.
"We are battling with dissatisfied customers since we can't meet our obligations. It is also affecting our revenue but we are trying to bring other suppliers on board," he said.
However, Total country manager Christopher Jacuet denied having any supply problems with the electricity firm.
"We have held some discussions and as far as we are concerned, the problem is not on our side," Jacuet said in a telephone interview but declined to give details, saying it was a private business issue.
Meanwhile, construction at the Nyagak hydroelectric dam has stalled due to lack of explosives to blast rocks that are standing in the construction path.
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