WEB takes action after recent power outages
Kralendijk, Bonaire, September 11th , 2024 – Recently, Bonaire has been confronted with more frequent power outages caused by a combination of factors: an unexpected large increase in electricity consumption due to extreme heat, and infrastructure damage as a result of external construction activities, among other things. The unexpected 15-20% increase in electricity demand has […]
Power supply under control, but critical after technical issues
Kralendijk, September 10th 2024 – After a so-called “Brown Out” in several parts of Bonaire, WEB has managed to partially bring the situation under control. The problem that occurred was not related to a lack of production capacity, but to a problem that occurred on one of the two transportation lines between Contour Global Bonaire […]
Power Outage
Kralendijk, September 10th , 2024 – Last night around 10:00 P.M, a large part of Bonaire was affected by a power outage, commonly referred to as a “Brown Out.” Rincon, Sabadeco, and parts of Hato were unaffected by the disruption. The automatic protection system disconnected one of the main cables that connects the production facility […]
WEB has completed the urgent repair work
Kralendijk, September 3, 2024 – Regarding the power outages on both Monday, September 2, and Tuesday, September 3, WEB would like to provide a follow-up on the situation. In anticipation of the high demand for the upcoming season, WEB opted to carry out urgent repair work on the main cable that was damaged during excavation […]
Power outage in Southern Bonaire due to unexpectedly high energy demand
Kralendijk, September 3, 2024 – Last night, there was a power outage in the southern area of Bonaire, which lasted from approximately 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM. The cause of the outage was an unexpected high increase in energy demand, triggered by extreme temperatures in combination with planned work to expand the transmission capacity of […]
Dutch Defense and WEB Bonaire strengthen cooperation for effective crisis and disaster response
Kralendijk, August 23, 2024 – A Dutch Defense delegation recently visited Water- en Energiebedrijf Bonaire (WEB) to enhance collaboration and improve joint responses during potential disasters and crises. During a tour of the WEB Bonaire water production plant, Dutch Defense representatives discussed operational processes and emergency procedures with the island’s water professionals. This exchange aimed […]
Progress of LED lighting installation project
Kralendijk, August 2, 2024 – Water and Energy Company Bonaire (WEB) announces the start of the next phase of the LED lighting installation on Bonaire in August. These significant works, carried out by WEB on behalf of the Public Entity Bonaire (OLB), will substantially improve and transform the lighting in various parts of the island. […]
Progress of LED lighting installation project
Kralendijk, August 2, 2024 – Water and Energy Company Bonaire (WEB) announces the start of the next phase of the LED lighting installation on Bonaire in August. These significant works, carried out by WEB on behalf of the Public Entity Bonaire (OLB), will substantially improve and transform the lighting in various parts of the island. […]
WEB and FEDEBON sign CLA 2024-2027
KRALENDIJK – July 31st, 2024 – Water- en Energiebedrijf Bonaire (WEB) and Federashon di Empleadonan di Boneiru (FEDEBON) have reached a renewed Collective Labor Agreement (CLA), effective January 1, 2024 and up to and including December 31, 2027. This agreement was reached after a period of negotiations between FEDEBON and WEB. All conditions now agreed […]
Appointment of Mr. Raymond (Roy) Silberie as CEO of Water -en Energiebedrijf Bonaire (WEB
Kralendijk, July 1, 2024 – The Supervisory Board of Water – en Energiebedrijf Bonaire (WEB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond (Roy) Silberie as the new Chief Executive Officer of WEB Bonaire N.V. Mr. Silberie, born and raised on Bonaire, earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Netherlands Antilles […]
