EXCLUSIVE: GEBE continues with load shedding, no heavy fuel at powerplant. | SMN NEWS

~ Engines 7, 15, 17,19, and 20 down, hotels must cooperate or else island-wide blackout~.

PHILIPSBURG:— The load shedding announced by N.V GEBE some three days ago continues in several areas of the island. It is expected that the load shedding will increase as heavy fuel at the power plant ran out.
SMN News learned that engines 7, 15, 17 19, and 20 were all down, however, GEBE mechanics managed to get engine 20 back up but this engine is not producing its full capacity due to the light fuel. Currently, the hotels on St. Maarten must cooperate with ...

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