Panama: Construction of Hydroelectricity Station HaltedDue to the existence of unresolved issues related to environmental management and cultural heritage the suspension of construction of the hydroelectric station Barro Blanco, in Chiriquí, has been proposed, a project which is already 95% complete and which will generate 28 MW.Tuesday, February 3, 2015
The High Level Committee responsible for assessing compliance with the requirements established in the concession contract will recommend suspending the construction project because, besides environmental violations, "... there are a number of unresolved issues, for which it corresponds to the State to uphold the commitments established between the company and the community. " Source: Prensa.com ¿Busca soluciones de inteligencia comercial para su empresa?Panama: Impact of Decisions on Barro BlancoMay 2015 Multilateral development agencies are warning that the suspension of the hydroelectric project could affect future long term investment decisions in the country. Panama: YES to Barro Blanco Hydro StationMay 2015 It has been announced that the 28 MW hydroelectric project will not be canceled and that a new company will be sought to continue its development, in place of Generadora del Istmo. Request to Lift Suspension of Barro Blanco Hydroelectric StationMarch 2015 The company Generadora del Istmo has given assurances that it will comply with all environmental measures and is calling for the lifting of the suspension of the construction of the 28 MW hydroelectric station. Panama: Hydroelectric Station Barro Blanco Works SuspendedFebruary 2015 The National Environmental Authority has ordered the suspension of works in the Barro Blanco hydroelectric project of 28 MW, which is being run by Generadora del Istmo SA.
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