Although the deadline for tendering for the pipeline had already been extended in November last year and March 14, 2019 was set as the deadline for submission of proposals, the authorities of the Executive failed to form the Board and now a new deadline will have to be announced.

See "New Deadline to Tender Oil Pipeline Operation"

Víctor Martínez, Finance Minister, explained to Elperiodico.com.gt that "... some legal aspects are analyzed in order to be able to name the representatives of that portfolio in the Tender Board. Delegates from the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), the Ministry of Public Finance (Minfin) and the Attorney General's Office (PGN) participate in the Board. Since last November, tenders were called for March 14, 2019, but that deadline was not enough for the Executive to form the Tender Board."

The article adds that "... The MEM merely replied that the receipt of offers was cancelled and it was decided to extend the deadline after the "legal issues" were resolved in favor. Perenco Guatemala filed a contentious-administrative appeal after the result of the previous tender and the call to submit new bids."

The company winning the tender will be in charge of the operation and administration of the pipeline that has a length of 353.4 kilometers from Campo Xan in Petén to the Piedras Negras oil terminal in Izabal.

See tender details.

Source: elperiodico.com.gt

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