Ecuador to impose power outages on AV1 industries to protect Mazar reservoir

Ecuador has initiated power outages for AV1 industries and voluntary disconnections for other large consumers to mitigate acute hydroelectric strain, primarily impacting the Mazar reservoir. This measure is intended to prevent the reservoir's depletion by October and extend reserves through December, driven by dry season conditions and the El Niño phenomenon. The exact start date for mandatory outages and the scale of demand reduction remain unclear.