Overview
- Officials said the national grid was reconnected at 10:01 GMT Thursday, with generation units being added back and power returning in parts of Havana.
- The failure began Wednesday after an unexpected trip at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant, cutting electricity across the west and center, including the capital.
- No oil tanker has officially docked since January 9, triggering suspension of diesel sales, gasoline rationing, reduced hospital capacity, remote university classes, telework, and cuts to public transport.
- Electricity availability fell about 20% from January 1 to February 15 compared with 2025, reflecting an aging fleet of thermal plants prone to breakdowns and lengthy maintenance.
- Air France will suspend Havana flights from late March until at least mid-June because of a kerosene shortage, and Ecuador ordered the expulsion of Cuba’s ambassador and entire mission in Quito.