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Friday, August 7, 2009

Gaza plant down one power generator due to lack of fuel

Ma'an
One of the three generators at the only Gaza power station was shut-down due to a lack of industrial fuel Thursday, the Palestinian Power and Natural Resources Authority in Gaza announced Thursday.....

Limited amounts of industrial fuel have been allowed into the Gaza Strip four out of the last five working days....

Deputy of the director of the power Authority, Kanaan E'beid said the “stoppage came as a result of decreasing the amount of fuel allowed into Gaza.” He said the strip needs at least 3.2 million where it is currently only receiving 2.2 million liters per week. Full story
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