energy
March 26, 2026
From the Hercules Plane Tragedy to the Brink of a Blackout: Puerto Leguízamo Risks Losing Power
Puerto Leguízamo, a municipality in Putumayo where the Hercules plane tragedy occurred last weekend, is now facing a critical energy situation due to a diesel shortage needed to operate its power generation plants.
TL;DR
- Puerto Leguízamo faces an energy crisis due to a diesel shortage for its power plants.
- The municipality relies on local diesel generation as it's not connected to the national grid.
- Logistical issues, specifically low river levels on the Putumayo River, have hindered fuel transportation.
- The government has established an air bridge to transport fuel and prevent a blackout.
- The air bridge aims to deliver approximately 6,000 gallons of diesel daily, with further shipments planned.
- These measures are expected to secure power supply for at least 10 additional days.
- Additional fuel is being mobilized by river, awaiting favorable conditions.