The Anam has rejected the environmental impact study presented by Energyst Rental Solutions Panama to build a 67 MW thermal power plant in La Chorrera, Panama Oeste.
The study was rejected because of "... Technical deficiencies, besides discrepancies, one linked with the coordinates given in the study." The National Environmental Authority (ANAM) states that "...
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.
From a statement issued by the National Environmental Authority (ANAM):
The National Environmental Authority has announced an order for cessation of work on the hydroelectric project Barro Blanco run by Generadora del Istmo S.A.
A resolution approving the environmental impact study submitted by Vertikal Corporation to build a pipeline to supply Tocumen airport has been revoked.
The National Environmental Authority (ANAM) reversed the decision claiming that the environmental impact study submitted by the company Vertikal Corporation should be category III not II, as "... not all of the risks of fuel transfer were measured." The study presented by the company had been approved by the previous administrator Anam, Silvano Vergara.