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Shortfall of more than 130 MW causes power cuts in Congo

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The Congo Electric Power Company (E2C) is facing a shortfall of more than 130 megawatts, causing repeated power cuts in Brazzaville and elsewhere. The shutdown of a 150 MW turbine, a breakdown at Imboulou and falling water levels at Moukoukoulou are reducing production, according to officials cited by ACI.

The Congo Electric Power Company (E2C) is facing a shortfall of more than 130 megawatts (MW), causing repeated power cuts for several days, according to its officials cited by the Congolese News Agency (ACI). Maintenance on a 150 MW turbine at the Congo power station and falling water levels are reducing production.

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