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Emergency Shutdown Scheduled For LPG Terminal at Randolph Harley Power Plant Scheduled

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority advises the public that Saintnals, the operations and maintenance contractor for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas terminal, will carry out a controlled shutdown at the Randolph Harley Power Plant on St. Thomas to complete essential fuel system repairs.

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority

This work may temporarily affect operations on both St. Thomas and St. John.

The shutdown is scheduled to begin tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 14, at 10 p.m., and is expected to be completed by Saturday, Nov. 15, at 8 a.m.

WAPA Plant Personnel are making full efforts to prevent interruptions in service. However, if these measures are not sufficient, a temporary rotation outage schedule may be implemented impacting customers on St. Thomas and St. John.

To stay informed, customers can sign up for WAPA Alerts to receive notifications via text, voice, and email directly to mobile devices: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736728730/new.

These essential repairs are important for the safety and reliability of our service, and the Authority appreciates the community’s understanding and support.

Keeping our community informed is our top priority.
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