Press Releases

Majuro, Marshall Islands – Twenty miles of vulnerability—that's the current distance between protection points on the Laura power line, a gap that has left hundreds of customers susceptible to widespread outages, but not for much longer. Recent and frequent unplanned...

Kili Island, Marshall Islands – A big step forward was taken for Kili Island's power service as MEC finished checking the island's power equipment this month. This happened after the RMI Government, Kili-Bikini-Ejit (KBE) Local Government, and MEC signed a non-binding...

Dear Valued Customers, MEC wishes to provide clarification regarding our storage fee policy for prepaid gasoline drums. We understand this policy has raised questions, particularly among our outer island customers, and we appreciate the opportunity to explain its...

Majuro, Marshall Islands – The recent performance metrics from MEC demonstrate remarkable progress in revenue protection and operational efficiency. The utility has achieved substantial financial recovery through targeted inspections and strengthened commercial...

Majuro, Marshall Islands –MEC’s Generator 7 (G7) is now operating at improved output capacity levels following specialized maintenance work. This achievement not only represents a technical success but also delivers direct benefits to you, our valued customers,...

Majuro, Marshall Islands – More reliable power is on the horizon for Majuro residents as MEC successfully completes testing of its two new high-capacity generators that will soon make their way to Majuro. The two 2.5MW generators passed their critical Factory...

Ebeye, Kwajalein Atoll – MEC and KAJUR are pleased to announce significant progress on the KAJUR Fuel System Upgrade Project in Ebeye. This essential infrastructure project, which began in December 2024, represents a major investment in energy security for Ebeye...

Majuro, Marshall Islands – The sight is striking - sleek solar panels now float atop two of the six airport water reservoir ponds, quietly capturing sunlight to power Majuro homes and businesses. This isn't your typical solar installation. It's the RMI Government’s...

Majuro, Marshall Islands – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) have officially launched a groundbreaking $17 million energy transition project aimed at modernizing the country's power infrastructure and advancing its clean...

Majuro, Marshall Islands – MEC will decommission its G5 engine, a Caterpillar model that has proudly served the community for approximately 33 years. This significant milestone will take place on Monday, February 10, 2025, marking the end of an era for one of the last...