Multiple sectors within Panama City’s Ancón district will experience a planned power interruption on Thursday, October 29, 2026, due to scheduled electrical maintenance on the local distribution network. Utility provider Naturgy Panamá confirmed the outage will run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., affecting residential and commercial customers across several specific streets and facilities.
Residents and business operators in the affected zones should prepare for seven hours without electricity. The company advised customers to take necessary precautions during the announced window to minimize disruption to daily activities and sensitive equipment operations.
Affected Streets and Facilities During Scheduled Electrical Maintenance
The planned work will interrupt service along Calle Cerro Sosa and Calle Edward Quarry Height, two residential corridors in the Ancón area. Morgan Avenue in Balboa is also included in the outage map, along with the Flamenco Building on Calle 47, a structure that houses multiple offices and services.
Kongsbergh Satellite Services, a technical facility in the area, will also lose power during the maintenance period. The utility did not specify the exact nature of the network repairs but indicated the work requires a full disconnection to ensure crew safety and system reliability.
#CorregimientoDeAncón Informamos a nuestros clientes que la interrupción eléctrica por trabajos de mantenimiento para el día jueves 29 en Calle Cerro Sosa, Calle Edward Quarry Height, Morgan Av. Balboa, Edificio Flamenco Calle 47, Kongsbergh Satélite Services, Grupo de Comunicaciones Digitales, Policía Nacional y áreas aledañas. Seran reprogramados. @tvnnoticias @MiDiarioPanama @DiaaDiaPa @criticaenlinea @traficocpanama @TReporta @PanamaOeste
— Naturgy Panamá (@NaturgyPa) October 28, 2026
Precautionary Measures for Affected Residents
Customers in the impacted sectors should unplug sensitive electronics before 8:00 a.m. to protect against potential voltage fluctuations when service is restored. Refrigerators and freezers should remain closed throughout the outage to preserve food temperatures. Businesses relying on continuous power may need to arrange backup generators or adjust operating hours.
Naturgy Panamá typically schedules such interruptions during daylight hours to reduce inconvenience. The seven-hour window allows crews to complete repairs or upgrades without rushing, which can lead to repeat outages if work is left incomplete.
Electrical Restoration Timeline and Utility Communication
The company expects power to return by 3:00 p.m., though restoration times can shift depending on field conditions. Customers can monitor official Naturgy Panamá channels for updates if crews encounter unexpected complications during the maintenance work.
This interruption follows standard utility practice of announcing planned outages in advance, giving residents time to adjust schedules and protect property. Anyone with medical equipment requiring electricity should make alternative arrangements before Thursday morning.