Guatemala to Tender 380 MW

In order to replace the contracts that will soon come to an end electricity distributors are preparing to launch tenders in the coming months for the supply of 380 MW.

Thursday, October 20, 2016

It is expected that in the coming months approval will be given by the National Electric Energy Commission (CNEE) for the distributors Empresa Electrica de Guatemala (EEGSA) and Energuate to start the tender processes. In the case of the first entity, the tender will serve to replace a contract with the San Jose plant, which provides 120 MW.

Elperiodico.com.gt reports that "...In the case of Energuate distributors, they are looking to contract out 180 MW within this tender to replace the contract with Orzunil for 34 MW and meet demand, said Dimas Carranza, director of planning for the company. For this tender they will not establish technology fees or consider new or old plants when awarding contracts. "

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