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 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.
From a statement issued by Generadora del Istmo SA (GENISA):
Genisa reports that in response to Providence AG-0001 of February 9, 2015 by the National Environmental Authority (ANAM), demonstrating that it has complied promptly with environmental measures established for the Barro Blanco Hydroelectric Project.
The National Assembly approved on its third reading the creation of the Ministry of Environment, which will be responsible for the environmental monitoring of development projects running in the country.
From a statement issued by the National Assembly of Panama:
After several days of discussion and amendments of the articles, the full National Assembly approved on its third reading House Bill No.
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.
The National Environmental Authority is evaluating creating a concession for food , lodging and transportation services in different protected areas visited by tourists.
This project involves the evaluation of each protected area with the goal of creating a regulation based on the characteristics of each site. The concessions will be made for places that record the most affluence, including the Metropolitan National Park and Chagres National Park in the central area. Other popular places are Volcan Baru National Park in Chiriqui and Sarigua National Park in Herrera, among others.
An environmental impact study has been presented for the construction of a 13 story mall and 103 shops in the city Las Tablas, province of Los Santos.
The company GOLF REALTY INC. presented to the National Environmental Authority of Panama an environmental impact study to develop a commercial building on 13 levels containing 103 shops, called Hacienda Plaza.
An environmental impact study has been presented for the construction of a luxury apartment building with 23 floors, called The Manhattan, en Paitilla, Panama City.
The company LAWTONFALK ENTERPRISES has submitted to the National Environmental Authority of Panama an environmental impact study to develop a residential building on street 53A Este, Paitilla.
After an initial rejection by the ANAM, Empresa Nacional de Autopistas has presented another environmental study for an urban development in 44 acres of landfill, which would provide resources for the expansion of the Southern Corridor.
After the National Environmental Authority of Panama (ANAM), rejected the environmental study submitted by Empresa Nacional de Autopistas (ENA), this entity has been working on new studies to obtain approval to develop a real estate project on a landfill site and use those resources to pay for the expansion of the highway, estimated at $509 million.
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.
A new environmental impact study is being carried out and available for citizens interested in finding out about the details of the extension of the Corridor.
Due to the complexity of the expansion project of the South Corridor, the National Environmental Authority has requested a new environmental impact study, rated as category III.
Although in November 2013 the National Highway Company presented an environmental impact study for the south corridor's expansion to six lanes, the National Environmental Authority (ANAM) has requested a new category III study. The new study received in early January shows no major changes compared to the previous one, the components of the project and the total cost of $509 million remain the same.
An announcement has been made for a plant in Cerro Patacón landfill to generate electricity using the methane gas emanating from the garbage.
The company Urbalia SA announced the construction of a plant to produce energy from the 2,200 tons of garbage entering the landfill at Cerro Patacón every day. The plant would have the capacity to generate 10 megawatts of electricity.
The company in charge of the environmental impact study has provided the estimated costs of the work, which could be completed in four years.
The company Ingenieros Civiles Asociados (ICA) has submitted to the National Environmental Authority (ANAM by its initials in Spanish) the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the work, which according to the document will consist of four components.
Negotiations have started for the sale of 300 cattle per week to supply the Chinese colonies established in the region.
The company China National Fisheries has shown interest in acquiring Panamanian meat which will be destined for consumption in Chinese colonies residing in Central America and South America, better known as overseas Chinese.
The first negotiations were held in the Asian nation when a Panamanian delegation made up of producers and the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) and the National Environmental Authority (ANAM) went to visit the country. On December 14 another meeting will be held in Panama, where the Chinese representatives will negotiate the commissioning of the project in February.
Colombian and Spanish investors are analyzing the construction of a plant for $2 billion to produce ethanol for export, as well as supplying the local market.
Currently a company founded with Colombian Spanish capital is analyzing the possibility of producing ethanol using hard coal. The project, which would involve an investment of $2 billion, could be developed on 50 hectares located in the district of Parita, near the boundaries of the National Park Sarigua.
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