Press Releases
MEC’s Generator 7 Gets Powerful Upgrade: More Reliable Power for You
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,...
Powering the Future: MEC’s New 2.5MW Generators Successfully Tested and Ready for Shipment to Majuro!
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...
PRESS RELEASE: KAJUR Fuel System Upgrade Project Underway in Ebeye
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...
MAKING WAVES: NEW SOLAR PANELS FLOAT INTO ACTION
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...
PRESS RELEASE: ADB Launches $17 Million Energy Transition Project in Marshall Islands
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...
PRESS RELEASE: MEC Decommissions G5 (Caterpillar) After 33 Years of Service
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...
PRESS RELEASE: Marshall Islands Secures Historic $60 Million World Bank Grant for Renewable Energy Transformation
Majuro, Marshall Islands – In a historic leap toward energy independence, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has secured a game-changing grant equivalent to US$60 million from the World Bank (WB), building on the momentum of its achievements of the WB-funded...
PRESS RELEASE: Cash Power Meter System Update – Action Required
ENGLISH The Marshalls Energy Company (MEC) and Kwajalein Atoll Joint Utility Resources (KAJUR) are implementing a critical update to the Cash Power System. This update affects all customers using cash power meters in Majuro, Rongrong, Ebeye, Jaluit, and Wotje. All...
PRESS RELEASE: Securing MEC’s Power Grid – MEC Uncovers Significant Energy Theft and Meter Irregularities in Recent Feeder 1 Revalidation
ENGLISH Majuro, Marshall Islands - MEC recently audited a small portion of Feeder 1 (F1), specifically from the Power Plant to Batkan, and uncovered alarming instances of energy theft and meter irregularities. Our Revenue Protection Unit's revalidation efforts...
Unscheduled Power Outage on August 17, 2024
Majuro, Marshall Islands – MEC would like to inform the public about an unscheduled power outage that occurred today due to a fuel leak on Generator 6 (G6) at the MEC Power Plant. As our largest output generator, G6 had to be shut down immediately for repairs, leading...