In Guatemala, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources rejected the environmental instrument for a real estate project known as El Socorro, to be developed in Zone 16 of the country's capital.
Since the project's development was announced, several organizations have expressed their opposition, and even the authorities of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) were summoned to Congress to discuss the details of the project.
During 2020, 92 environmental impact studies were submitted for the construction of commercial buildings in Central American countries, and most of the estimated investment was focused on Costa Rica and El Salvador.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", by CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence Unit, provides an updated list of public and private construction projects that have submitted environmental impact studies (EIA) to the respective institutions in each country.
In 2020, 10 environmental impact studies were presented to build hospitals, clinics and other health care centers in the countries of the region, projects valued at $175 million.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", from CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence Area, provides an updated list of public and private construction projects that have submitted environmental impact studies (EIA) to the respective institutions in each country.
In 2020, 172 environmental impact studies were submitted to develop condominiums, apartment buildings and other housing projects in Central American countries.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", by CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence Area, provides an updated list of public and private construction projects that have submitted environmental impact studies (EIA) to the respective institutions in each country.
Two towers that will house 119 apartments, 61 offices and 43 commercial spaces are to be built on a 4,014 square meter site located in zone 15 of Guatemala City.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence area, Corporación Turena S.A., submitted to the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to develop the project called "Gaura".
The National Electrification Institute of Guatemala plans to build the Santa María II electrical substation, to be located in the village of Santa Maria de Jesus, in the municipality of Zunil, Quetzaltenango.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence area, the National Electrification Institute submitted to the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to develop the project called "Arizona Plant Capacity Expansion."
A 14-story residential tower with 62 apartments is planned to be built on a 990 square meter lot located in zone 13 of the country's capital city.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence Unit, Bistal S.A. submitted to the Ministry of the Environment the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to develop the project called "Construction of the Providencia Building."
The Guatemalan Social Security Institute plans to build a hospital in the municipality of Jutiapa, which will have a capacity of 100 beds and a parking lot for 150 vehicles.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence area, the Guatemalan Social Security Institute submitted to the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to develop the project called "Construction of the IGSS Hospital in Jutiapa, Jutiapa."
In Zone 14 of Guatemala City a 13-level tower is planned to be built that will house 70 apartments, will have four basements and will require an investment of approximately $5 million.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence area, Delfines S.A., submitted to the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to develop the project called "Terra Delfines 2020."
In Zone 10 of the capital of the country, a 14-story tower is planned to be built, which will house 50 apartments, will have five basements and will require an investment of approximately $6 million.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence area, Torre Diez S.A., submitted to the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to develop the project called "Edificio Bonadiez".
In Guatemala, Chevron S.A. plans to invest in the expansion of the capacity of its hydrocarbon storage plant, which is located in the municipality of Puerto Barrios, Izabal.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence area, Chevron Guatemala S.A., submitted to the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to develop the project called "Expansion of fuel terminal storage capacity of Puerto Barrios."
The Walmart chain plans to renovate a store in the Guatemalan capital located on Roosevelt Road, a project in which it will invest close to $3 million.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, Operadora de Tiendas S.A., submitted to the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to develop the project called "Remodeling Walmart Roosevelt."
Lomas Altas S.A. has presented the EIA for the cultivation of the Hass avocado variety in a 424-hectare plot of land in the municipality of San Cristobal Verapaz, department of Alta Verapaz.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, Lomas Altas S.A., presented before the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to develop the project called "Establishment and management of Hass avocado plantations, El Recreo farm."
In Zone 10 of Guatemala City, the company Iquique S.A. plans to build a 12-level tower, with apartments of three rooms each.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, Iquique S.A., submitted to the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to develop the project called "Menara".