españolPanama: Barro Blanco is Privately OwnedThursday, June 11, 2015 The company Genisa is demanding that the government intervene to prevent the blockades set up by locals across the access area of the hydroelectric project Barro Blanco. Although the government has confirmed that it will terminate the contract awarded to Genisa for the construction of the dam, blockades preventing the entry of workers and machinery are preventing the company from operating normally. Panama: Barro Blanco Remains ParalyzedFriday, August 7, 2015 178 days have now passed without progress on the hydroelectric project Barro Blanco, while the lack of government action has led to more blokades, with negative consequences for the economy of the area. From a statement issued by from Genisa: Panama: Bad Signals from Barro BlancoMonday, June 22, 2015 The government has been informed that its handling of the conflict goes against constitutional principles demands have been made for it to impose its authority to end the blockade of the hydroelectric project. From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Panama: A Good Sign for Barro Blanco Hydroelectric Station?Monday, May 23, 2016 Although the government has not yet reached an agreement with indigenous groups who are opposed to the dam, they have announced that the reservoir will be temporarily filled in order to carry out tests. From a statement issued by the National Public Services Authority: Barro Blanco: $20 million LossFriday, June 26, 2015 Suspension of the work on the hydroelectric project Barro Blanco caused by the blockades set up by locals preventing access to the site, has caused huge losses. From a statement from Generadora del Istmo, SA (Genisa) Panama: Genisa Remains in Charge of Barro BlancoThursday, May 21, 2015 Responding to pressure from the private sector, the government has now announced that work on the dam will resume and Generadora del Istmo SA will lead the project. After a string of contradictory results, the Panamanian government has now announced that "... Barro Blanco: No Solution in SightFriday, July 3, 2015 While the government insists on convincing indigenous communities to lift the blockade, the concessionaire views its investment as under threat. EDITORIAL Request to Lift Suspension of Barro Blanco Hydroelectric StationTuesday, March 3, 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. From a statement issued by Generadora del Istmo SA (GENISA): Panama: YES to Barro Blanco Hydro StationMonday, May 4, 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. After the company Generadora del Istmo asserted its compliance with environmental measures and requested the removal of the suspension of the project , the Panamanian government announced during the last meeting of the roundtable for the project, that it will not cancel the development of hydroelectric station Barro Blanco and that it will negotiate with the international banks who are financing the project a search for a new company to continue construction works. Panama: Impact of Decisions on Barro BlancoFriday, May 8, 2015 Multilateral development agencies are warning that the suspension of the hydroelectric project could affect future long term investment decisions in the country. The decision of the government of Panama to stop execution of the Barro Blanco hydroelectric project with the original concessionaire Generadora del Istmo S.A. Panama: Construction of Hydroelectricity Station HaltedTuesday, February 3, 2015 Due 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. 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. " Panama: Hydroelectric Station Barro Blanco Works SuspendedMonday, February 9, 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. From a statement issued by the National Environmental Authority (ANAM): Panama: Progess on Barro Blanco Hydroelectric StationFriday, August 1, 2014 The construction of the 28 MW dam is 85% complete and testing operations are expected to begin by the end of 2014. The company Generadora del Istmo S.A. (Genisa), in charge of construction of the project, reported that "... |
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