Update below on second power disruption: Enemalta engineers and technicians worked throughout the night to restore supply to all customers in Gozo and Malta, following a “network emergency” early on Tuesday morning, the company said. Electricity supply was restored to most customers by 5.00am All services were restored by 5.35am.

Electricity supply to the Company’s customers was disrupted at 1.40am. The Malta-Italy Interconnector and all local electricity generation sources at Marsaxlokk were shut down as a result of this difficulty, Enemalta said.

“First emergency plants at the Marsaxlokk’s Delimara Power Station were switched on within an hour and supply to customers started gradually being restored at 3.10am. Enemalta and its contractors also dispatched engineers to the Malta-Italy Interconnector Terminal at Ragusa to assist as necessary.”

Enemalta said that the Maltese electricity network, including connection to Sicily through the Interconnector, was subsequently energised as soon as the necessary capacity became available. All areas were reconnected gradually to avoid damaging the national electricity infrastructure.

Ing. Fredrick Azzopardi, Enemalta LC Executive Chairman, thanked the management and the employees “who did their utmost to restore supply to all customers in the shortest time possible whilst minimising the risk of damage to the electricity generation infrastructure and the national electricity grid.”

Enemalta said that it is investigating the cause of the incident, to identify any measures that may need to be taken to avoid similar disruptions.

Update from Enemalta on second power disruption:

Following the nationwide electricity supply difficulties earlier on Tuesday morning, at around 8.30am a second disruption was registered, affecting supply to customers in several areas, including parts of Gozo.

Enemalta said that electricity supply to the Company’s customers in several parts of the island was disrupted after electricity supply through the Malta-Italy Interconnector was disrupted.

“Electricity generation at the Delimara Power Station was not disrupted. The Company’s electricity generation and distribution departments are taking all necessary measures to gradually restore supply to all areas affected without putting at risk the national electricity infrastructure.”

Enemalta added that it regrets any inconvenience to its customers.

For personal assistance, customers are encouraged to contact the Enemalta Customer Care team on 8007 2224 or customercare.em@enemalta.com.mt.

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