Suspensión de venta de energía le cuesta a Ecuador US$2 millones diarios

La suspensión del suministro de energía desde Colombia le está costando a Ecuador cerca de 2 millones de dólares diarios, según informó el Ministerio de Minas y Energía.

Suspensión de venta de energía le cuesta a Ecuador US$2 millones diarios

TL;DR

  • Ecuador is incurring costs of nearly $2 million per day due to the interruption of energy flow from Colombia.
  • The country is replacing imported energy with more expensive thermal generation and other sources.
  • Colombia previously offered competitive and cleaner energy, benefiting from complementary electrical systems and a diversified matrix with high hydropower and renewable participation.
  • The suspension of energy supply has an immediate economic impact on Ecuador, replacing cheaper and cleaner alternatives with costlier ones.
  • Despite attempts by Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate a trade war resolution, no bilateral meeting has been scheduled.