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CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM
$1.35 Billion in Energy InvestmentsMonday, June 1, 2020 During 2019, 80 environmental impact studies were presented to carry out work on electrical networks and to build energy generation plants in different areas of Central American countries. The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", of the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, includes an updated list of public and private construction projects that present environmental impact studies (EIS) to the respective institutions in each country.
MARKET TRENDS
Kitchen Appliances and Interest LevelsThursday, May 28, 2020 In recent weeks, interest in kitchen appliances in the region's markets has increased, with Honduras and Guatemala recording the largest increases in interactions on the subject. Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for different products, sectors and markets operating in the region. Energy in Guatemala: Payment to Generators at RiskWednesday, May 27, 2020 After power outages were banned, Energuate notified generators that there is a possibility of not paying for all the power they have provided so far. Weeks ago, Congress approved and published Decree 15-2020, which prohibits cuts in water, electricity, cable TV, telephone and Internet services during the state of calamity and its possible extensions, and which came into effect following the outbreak of covid-19 in the country.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Tender for Air Conditioning EquipmentThursday, May 28, 2020 Costa Rica's National Learning Institute is tendering for the supply of 56 air-conditioning units of different types. Costa Rica Government Purchase 2020LA-000002-0002100005: International Tender: LED Light SupplyWednesday, May 20, 2020 The National Electric Energy Company of Honduras is bidding to supply LED lights with 90-240 volts, with a lifetime of 15,000 hours or more. Honduras Government purchase LED-PEEE-005-LPI-B-: Suspension of Basic Services BannedThursday, May 21, 2020 In Guatemala, a legislative project prohibiting cuts in water, electricity, cable TV, telephone and Internet services during the state of calamity, which was decreed by the outbreak of covid-19 in the country, was published. After multiple struggles, Decree 15-2020 was published on May 21 in the Diario de Centroamérica, which was approved by the deputies and then vetoed by President Alejandro Giammattei. Guatemala: Adjustment in Electricity RatesWednesday, May 6, 2020 For the quarter from May to July 2020, EEGSA users will have a -1.9% drop in their tariff compared to the price of the first quarter of the year, and for DEOCSA and DEORSA users the increase will be -0.5% and -0.6%, respectively. Generally, it is possible to indicate that, for the following quarter, tariffs show a stable scenario with downward variations, derived from the behavior of certain variables that have direct incidence on generation costs, informed the National Commission of Electric Energy (CNEE).
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International Tender: Works in Electrical SubstationMonday, May 11, 2020 Empresa Nacional de Energia Electrica de Honduras tenders for the expansion of the San Buenaventura substation. Honduras Government Purchase ENEE-2-LPI-O:
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Telecoms: Tender for Network MaintenanceMonday, May 18, 2020 The Costa Rican Institute of Electricity tenders the maintenance services and installations in the telecommunications network in the central and northern Pacific sector, under the delivery on demand modality. Costa Rican Government Purchase 2020LA-000022-0000400001: Panama: Deadline Extended for Rent PaymentsMonday, May 18, 2020 In order to give individuals and corporations the opportunity to catch up with this obligation interrupted by the pandemic, authorities extended until July 17 the deadline for declaring income tax payments. The term to cancel this commitment with the Panamanian State expired on March 31, 2020, and an extension was added until May 30, given the circumstances with the effects of covid-19, the difficulties presented by many companies and the time needed by public accountants to submit such statements, explained the representatives of the General Directorate of Revenue (DGI).
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Guatemala: Tender for Hotel ServicesWednesday, May 13, 2020 Social Security is bidding for hotel service in the metropolitan area in order to house medical professionals in charge of the emergency care of covid-19. The hotel facilities are required to guarantee privacy, comfort and security for the medical professionals staying there and the use of all the facilities by the Guatemalan Social Security Institute, except for the common areas, which must remain closed due to health security protocol. Electric Train: Progress in Costa RicaWednesday, May 6, 2020 The Executive presented before the Legislative Assembly the draft law of the loan contract with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, which will be used for the construction of the Passenger Electric Train of the Great Metropolitan Area. Although it was recently introduced to the congressmen, the loan had been approved by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) since the end of October 2019. Electricity: Businessmen Ask for Better PricesWednesday, April 22, 2020 In a context of health emergencies and falling oil prices, Nicaraguan businessmen are asking the government to take advantage of market conditions and reduce electricity rates by 15 to 20%. For the Superior Council of Private Enterprise (Cosep), the advantage of buying and storing oil derivatives for electricity generation as soon as possible should be evaluated, and thus taking advantage of the historical lows in the prices of these products. El Salvador: Energy Consumption Falls 25%Monday, April 27, 2020 In the context of the health crisis and home quarantine, the average daily consumption in the country is about 18 GWh, which is 25% less than that reported prior to the outbreak of the virus. Data from the Transaction Unit (TU) indicate that between the levels reported in February and the demand registered from March 23 to April 3, consumption has fallen from 19.6 GWh to 15 GWh on average. Credits in Panama: Moratorium Until the End of 2020Tuesday, May 5, 2020 The Executive and the banking sector agreed to extend until December 31st of this year the moratorium on credit payments, a measure that applies to mortgages, personal loans, the agricultural sector, commercial, transportation, auto and credit cards. The government also reported that in the context of the covid-19 outbreak, President Cortizo sanctioned Bill 295 which adopts special social measures for the temporary suspension of payment of public services such as electricity, fixed and mobile telephony and Internet. |
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