New Hydroelectric Project in Guatemala

The regulatory agency has authorized the company Hidroxil to use the flow from the Suchum and Xacbal rivers to install a hydroelectric plant.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The hydroelectric project, La Vega I, in its first stage will generate 38 megawatts.

"According to the Ministerial Agreement 099-2011 published yesterday in the official gazette, the entity Hidroxil may use the flow from the two rivers for a period of 50 years. The power plant will be located in La Vega in the municipality of Santa Maria Nebaj Quiché", noted an article in Elperioodico.com.gt

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