Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant Repair and Recovery

under repair

The Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant in Matanzas, Cuba, is undergoing emergency repairs due to a new leak detected in the boiler, which is the plant's critical component. The plant has experienced multiple breakdowns in July 2025, attributed to damage in the high-temperature reheater and water wall of the boiler, which has not had major maintenance since 1989. The repair work includes welding, technical controls, replacement of pipes, hydraulic tests, and metallographic controls. Despite efforts, the plant will continue to operate below optimal conditions, affecting the National Electric System and causing widespread blackouts in Cuba.