Ecuador business leaders demand clear rules for power cuts to large consumers

Ecuador's grid operator has confirmed the disconnection of high-consumption industrial users, primarily in Guayaquil and Durán, to mitigate electricity demand and prevent blackouts, indicating acute supply shortages likely due to drought affecting hydroelectric generation. Business associations are pressing the government for clear regulations regarding these power cuts for large consumers, with a meeting scheduled for September 22. The lack of defined rules is creating operational uncertainty for industrial sectors.