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Clear filtersEnergy Overhaul to Split State Power Company Advances in Congress
Congress is moving toward approving a structural reform that would divide the state-owned ENEE into three separate commercial entities for generation, transmission, and distribution, with energy experts warning the changes open a path to privatization and could weaken the utility's financial stability.
ENEE Installs 30-Megawatt Transformer in Santa Rosa
The state power utility is installing a 30-megawatt transformer at the Santa Rosa de Copán substation (over 50 million lempiras, roughly $2 million) and building a 5-kilometer transmission line to reduce low-voltage problems affecting thousands of customers across Copán, Lempira, and Ocotepeque.
Inflation and Energy Crisis Weigh on Honduras's Economy
Business leaders warn that persistent inflation and rising energy costs remain the top concerns for Honduras's economy, with April's year-over-year inflation reaching 5.56% and Middle East instability driving up fuel prices.
Economists Urge Monetary Review, ENEE Overhaul
Economists say Honduras should revise its monetary program to counter inflation driven by fuel-price increases, and restructure the state power utility ENEE to reduce losses, cut political interference, and stabilize the electricity system.
World Bank Urged ENEE Breakup in 2007; Delay Deepened Losses
The World Bank recommended splitting Honduras's state power utility ENEE into three separate units for generation, transmission, and distribution in 2007, but the government did not act; losses have since grown from 25% to 38% of revenue, and experts say the breakup is now urgent.
ENEE Plans Monday Outages in Northern Ports
The state utility ENEE announced scheduled power cuts Monday, June 8, in Puerto Cortés and surrounding areas for maintenance on distribution lines, affecting hotels, the port authority, and residential neighborhoods from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Supreme Court Blocks ENEE's $12 Million Payment to Private Firm
Honduras's Supreme Court ruled 8–7 in favor of the state power utility ENEE, blocking a $11.9 million payment owed to private electricity company Hidrocel in a civil dispute that dates back to 2019.
Comayagua Faces Scheduled Power Outages Saturday
Multiple zones across Comayagua will lose power for at least six hours on Saturday, June 6, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. due to ENEE maintenance work.
ENEE Auctions L2.2 Billion in Bonds to Pay Power Generators
Honduras's state power utility is auctioning L2.2 billion (about $88 million) in bonds at interest rates of 10.6% to 12.2% to pay down arrears exceeding L16.4 billion owed to private energy suppliers.
Former ENEE Chief Warns Electricity Reform Opens Door to Privatization
A proposal by the current director of Honduras's state electricity utility to reorganize its structure into three separate companies and create an independent grid operator would undermine state control and pave the way for privatization, according to former ENEE manager Erick Tejada.
Asfura Rules Out ENEE Privatization, Promises Reforms
President Nasry Asfura said his administration will not privatize the state power utility ENEE but will pursue efficiency reforms and modernization to address the company's mounting losses, which he called Honduras's main economic problem.
ENEE Schedules June 4 Power Outages Across Honduras
The state electricity company ENEE announced planned power cuts on June 4 in multiple regions including Tegucigalpa, Nacaome, Peña Blanca, La Lima, and Colón for scheduled maintenance, tree trimming, and equipment upgrades.
Congress Opens Debate on ENEE Restructuring Plan
Congress is prepared to review the executive's proposal to restructure the state electricity utility ENEE to reduce its 38% loss rate—which costs the state approximately L1.3 billion monthly—and lower electricity costs for consumers.
ENEE Schedules Power Outages Wednesday for Maintenance
The state electricity utility ENEE will cut power to multiple zones across Honduras on June 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for scheduled maintenance, affecting areas in Choluteca, El Paraíso, and Tegucigalpa.
Power Outages Planned Nationwide Wednesday
Honduras's power utility has announced scheduled outages across multiple zones on June 3 for maintenance work.
Electricity-Sector Reform to Cut ENEE Losses Advances in Congress
Congress is advancing a reform of Honduras's electricity sector that would reduce technical and non-technical losses—now running at 38% of the system, or about 1.3 billion lempiras monthly—and strengthen regulatory oversight to improve efficiency and financial sustainability.
ENEE Schedules Power Outages Across Several Regions Tuesday
Honduras's state power utility ENEE will cut electricity in parts of the Santa Rosa de Copán and Puerto Cortés areas on Tuesday, June 2, for preventive maintenance, vegetation control, and infrastructure repairs on distribution lines.
Honduras Names ENEE Financial Crisis Top Economic Problem
President Nasry Asfura outlined a broad set of government measures including a nationwide smart-meter rollout to cut ENEE losses, debt-relief legislation for electricity customers, drought aid for up to 90 municipalities, higher municipal transfers, and over L 1.1 billion (roughly $44 million) in flood-mitigation works.
Presidencia de Honduras· in SpanishPublished on Honduras Daily · May 31, 2026#enee#presidential-address#infrastructureENEE Schedules Power Outages in Choluteca and Puerto Cortés Saturday
Honduras's state electric utility ENEE will cut power overnight Saturday in dozens of neighborhoods across Choluteca and Puerto Cortés for scheduled maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, affecting thousands of customers.
TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)· enPublished on Honduras Daily · May 30, 2026#enee#power-outage#planned-maintenanceENEE Schedules Power Cuts Across Honduras Saturday
Honduras's state utility ENEE has planned maintenance outages Saturday, May 30, affecting multiple neighborhoods in Choluteca (11 PM–5 AM), Puerto Cortés (9 AM–3 PM), San Pedro Sula (8 AM–10 PM), and Villanueva and Pimienta (7 AM–4 PM).
ENEE Union Warns Over Stalled 1,500-MW Energy Tender
The STENEE union is urging ENEE's new management to proceed with a stalled national and international tender for 1,500 megawatts of power, warning that peak demand has already hit 2,205 MW and that workers are prepared to take action if the procurement process is not reactivated.
Radio América HondurasPublished on Honduras Daily · May 29, 2026#enee#energy-procurement#electricityHonduras Proposes Power-Sector Overhaul to Cut System Losses
The government is pursuing an electrical-system reform that would restructure the national utility company (ENEE) into separate generation, transmission, and distribution units to reduce annual losses exceeding 16 billion lempiras and free resources for health, education, and infrastructure.
ENEE Plans 8-Hour Power Outage in Puerto Cortés
The national power utility ENEE will cut electricity to multiple zones in Puerto Cortés on June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for scheduled maintenance work.
Asfura Pitches Electric Utility Law to Recoup L16 Billion in Losses
President Asfura introduced a bill to modernize ENEE, Honduras's state electric company, through operational restructuring aimed at recovering more than 16 billion lempiras annually in system losses that could be redirected to health, education, roads, and social programs.
Proposed Power Sector Reform Would Split State Utility
A draft law sent to Congress would restructure Honduras's electric system by splitting state utility ENEE into a holding company, creating an independent system operator, and opening the market to new generators and retailers, with experts projecting potential savings of $3.6 billion.
Power Outages Scheduled Nationwide Friday for Maintenance
The state power utility ENEE will cut electricity Friday, June 5, in multiple regions including the capital, San Pedro Sula, and the Atlantic coast for scheduled grid maintenance.
Executive Plans to Send Congress Bill to Restructure ENEE
The government will submit a comprehensive electricity-sector reform bill to Congress this week that would split ENEE into three functional divisions—generation, transmission, and distribution—aiming to cut system losses of nearly 38% and stabilize tariffs, officials say.
Asfura Touts ENEE Overhaul, US-Funded Canal Study
At a press conference, President Nasry Asfura said his administration is working to cut losses at the state power utility ENEE, while revealing that the US government is funding a feasibility study for an interoceanic corridor and dry port between Puerto Cortés and La Barca.
ENEE Schedules Power Cuts Across Francisco Morazán Saturday
Honduras's state utility ENEE announced planned outages for May 23 affecting circuits in the Francisco Morazán department due to scheduled maintenance work.