Background on the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE)
The Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) is Mexico’s state-owned electric utility company, responsible for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity across the country. With a significant role in ensuring energy security and sustainability, CFE serves over 20 million consumers nationwide.
Power Outage in Yucatan Peninsula
On the afternoon of [insert date], a high-tension line failure occurred in the Yucatan Peninsula, affecting nine power generation centers in the Southeast region with a total of 16 units. This incident led to power outages for approximately 2,276,000 users in Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo states.
Restoration Timeline
- 16% of affected users regained power in 57 minutes.
- 26.5% of affected users regained power in 2 hours and 40 minutes.
- 48% of affected users regained power in 3 hours and 41 minutes.
- 63% of affected users regained power in 4 hours and 41 minutes.
- 100% of affected users regained power in 6 hours and 21 minutes.
Immediate Response and Investigation
In coordination with the Secretariat of Energy and the National Center for Energy Control (CENACE), CFE swiftly executed strategic maneuvers and telecontrol measures to restore power efficiently. The CFE has now fully restored electricity supply to all affected users in the Yucatan Peninsula.
To prevent recurrence of such incidents, the CFE will conduct a technical analysis to identify the root cause and implement necessary preventive measures. This action aligns with the instructions from President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to ensure transparency and accountability.
CFE’s Commitment
The CFE reaffirms its dedication to quickly restoring power supply during contingencies, prioritizing the safety of its personnel and the public. This commitment underscores CFE’s crucial role in maintaining energy security and reliability for Mexican consumers.
Key Questions and Answers
- What was the cause of the power outage? A failure in high-tension lines affected nine power generation centers in the Southeast region, causing the outage.
- How many users were affected by the power outage? Approximately 2,276,000 users in Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo states were affected.
- What actions did CFE take to restore power? CFE executed strategic maneuvers and telecontrol measures in coordination with the Secretariat of Energy and CENACE to efficiently restore power supply.
- How long did it take to fully restore power? Power was fully restored to all affected users in approximately 6 hours and 21 minutes.
- What measures will CFE take to prevent future outages? CFE will conduct a technical analysis to identify the root cause and implement preventive measures.
