The electricity and gas distribution directorate of Oran continues to strengthen its monitoring and intervention protocols to cope with the steep rise in power demand triggered by the ongoing heatwave. While ensuring the complete mobilization of its technical units to guarantee an uninterrupted energy supply, the utility also urges citizens to practice responsible consumption habits to ease stress on the grid. This information was shared on Sunday by Belbina Sid Ahmed, the communications manager at the regional division of Sonelgaz.
The province of Oran experienced a sharp surge in temperatures over the weekend, resulting in a substantial increase in power usage and exerting heavy pressure on the electrical infrastructure. In response to these conditions, the Sonelgaz directorate implemented a suite of preventative and proactive measures intended to protect grid stability and maintain service continuity under the best possible circumstances.
Within this framework, standby shift schedules were expanded, and all human and material resources were mobilized to ensure constant tracking of network conditions, enabling immediate response to any disruptions. “All technical crews remain deployed and on high alert to restore power flows as quickly as possible, for the entire duration of the heatwave forecasted by meteorological services,” stated the communications official during a broadcast on Oran Regional Radio.
Belbina Sid Ahmed also noted that the national customer relations hotline, reached at 3303, remains accessible round-the-clock, seven days a week, to field client inquiries and log any interruptions or irregularities in power delivery.
Additionally, the Oran electricity and gas distribution branch launched an appeal to the public to adopt behaviors that promote rational energy usage. Key recommendations include setting air conditioning units to 25 degrees Celsius, avoiding the simultaneous operation of high-consumption household appliances, turning off inactive devices and unnecessary lighting, and postponing non-essential power usage away from peak demand hours whenever feasible.
The communications chief emphasized that each citizen’s contribution to regulating electricity consumption helps alleviate the aggregate network load, securing stable power delivery for all consumers.
In closing, the Oran branch of Sonelgaz extended its apologies to customers for any potential service variances that might occur due to these exceptional weather conditions, reaffirming its dedication to dedicating every necessary resource to uphold public utility standards and re-establish power connections promptly.