The Minister of Environment has expressed his opinion on the permanent closure of a thermoelectric plant that caused a national blackout.
According to the Minister, the thermoelectric plant in question faces the possibility of being permanently shut down. This plant has been identified as responsible for the blackout that affected the entire country.
The closure of this facility is considered a necessary measure to prevent future national energy outages. The Minister of Environment has emphasized the importance of ensuring the stability of the electric supply in the country and taking appropriate measures to achieve it.
"It is crucial that the relevant actions are taken to prevent incidents like this from happening again in the future. The definitive closure of this thermoelectric plant is a decision aimed at safeguarding the energy security of Panama," the Minister stated.
The potential closure of the thermoelectric plant has generated debate among various sectors; however, the Ministry of Environment is determined to proceed with the plant's closure to prevent similar situations in the future.
