CUC acting power division manager Gary P. Camacho said the load shedding operation is not due to shortage of fuel supply, but is caused by engine problems.
According to yesterday’s power generation status report of CUC, engines #1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 were not operational, while engines #3, 6, and 8 were online, although operating below their required capacity.
Engine #3 is designed to produce 7.3 megawatts, but is generating 5 megawatts only.
Engines #6 and 8 are designed to produce 13 megawatts but are producing only 5 megawatts each.
CUC’s new load shedding for the coming week will include Feeder 2: 2nd Partial which will be turned off between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. This will affect the fishing base in Garapan, south to San Jose intersection.
From 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Kiya 1: 1st Partial will be taken offline, affecting Kannat Tabla, San Vicente, Dandan, Airport Road, Isley Field, Lower Dandan, and the Botanical Garden.
The power outage for Kiya 2: 2nd Partial is from 12 noon to 2 p.m., affecting Koblerville, As Gonno, San Antonio and Afetnas.
The 2nd and 3rd Partials of Feeder 1 will be turned off from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This will interrupt power service at 99 Cents Store, Anaks condominiums, and portions of Garapan and Navy Hill.
The entire grid of Feeder 7 will be taken offline between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., affecting Lower Base industrial area, north to Tanapag, Achugao, San Roque, As Matuis, and Marpi.
Capital Hill, As Teo, Kagman, and portions of Papago will experience power outage between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. as Feeder 4: 2nd Partial will be taken offline.
From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Kiya 4: 2nd Partial will be offline. The facility covers Susupe, Mount Carmel, south to Chalan Kanoa, and Chalan Kiya.
CUC said adjustments to the load shedding schedule will be implemented in case of emergencies.
Water and sewer services in the areas mentioned will be interrupted.
