Mauritania's state utility SOMELEC will cut electricity on the 33 kV line between Aleg and Boutilimit this Saturday from 7:00 to 10:00, citing essential maintenance at the Aleg high-voltage substation. The outage will affect local communities along the route.
Mauritania's national electricity company, SOMELEC, has announced a planned power outage on Saturday, affecting the 33 kV transmission line connecting Aleg and Boutilimit. The interruption is scheduled to last from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning and is required to facilitate periodic maintenance at the Aleg high-voltage substation.
According to the company, the operation will involve disconnecting transformer No. 2 at the Aleg substation, which operates at 90/33 kV with a capacity of 5 MVA. This step is necessary to ensure maintenance work is carried out in line with safety protocols.
The outage will impact not only the city of Boutilimit, which relies on this line for its electricity supply, but also several communities and settlements situated along the transmission route. SOMELEC has issued an advance apology to customers in the affected areas, emphasizing that the measure is part of its regular maintenance programme and is essential for the safe operation of the grid.
This scheduled maintenance follows recent challenges in Mauritania's electricity sector, including efforts to restore power after a major substation fire in Nouakchott, as reported in coverage of emergency repairs in the capital.
Maintenance Aims to Prevent Unplanned Disruptions
SOMELEC's periodic maintenance is designed to reduce the risk of unexpected outages and ensure the reliability of electricity supply in southern Mauritania. The company has reiterated its commitment to safety and operational standards, noting that such interventions are necessary to maintain infrastructure performance.
What to Watch Next
Customers in Aleg, Boutilimit, and surrounding areas are advised to plan for the temporary loss of power on Saturday morning. Further updates from SOMELEC are expected if the maintenance schedule changes or if additional works are required. The company's handling of this and other recent incidents will be closely watched as Mauritania continues to address grid reliability and infrastructure resilience.
