Aggreko has shut down operations at a 50MW emergency thermal-power plant in Uganda, following reports of a diesel shortage.

Supply disruptions along the Uganda-Kenya import route have been attributed as the reason behind the fuel shortage.

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Halting operations has reduced electricity supply to the national grid, according to Umeme Uganda’s power distribution company.

It also led to a 200MW shortfall in the nation’s power capacity during peak hours, reports Dow Jones.

 

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