Prospects for the Bunker Fuel Industry in PanamaThursday, April 26, 2012 The industry wants to make the country a regional center supply of the fuel. Representatives from the bunker fuel Industry, which moves about $1 billion, participated in "The Forum for Bunkering 2012" on Thursday in order to reflect on the changes that must be made after the Canal expansion and the arrival of postpanamax ships, said Joseph DiGeronimo, president of the Panamanian Maritime Chamber. Panama: $17 Million Investment in "Mini" StorageTuesday, August 18, 2009 Brazilian-based Grupo Galores inaugurated in Juan Díaz a warehouse for personal or "mini" storage. After a $17 million investment, Grupo Galores inaugurated its first of four planned personal storage warehouses. The 4-warehouse project will be completed by the end of 2010, reaching 6.000 units of personal storage. Self Storage in Costa RicaMonday, August 26, 2013 The trend for smaller housing and office spaces is driving the growth of the self storage business. Elfinancierocr.com reports that "the migration of people and businesses to high rise residential and office buildings and competition for space are the triggers driving the development of the mini warehouse industry in Costa Rica.". AES Seeks to Diversify Services in El SalvadorThursday, December 8, 2011 The AES Group, through an investment of $ 4 million, plans to offer energy storage services. The company is currently negotiating with the government to bring to the country its AES Energy Storage division. Liquid Storage Terminal in Caldera PortMonday, October 9, 2017 The first phase of the Liquid Boiler Terminal comprises the construction of four storage tanks for liquids such as solvents and vegetable oils, and will be finished in March 2018. The goal of the liquid products storage terminal whose construction has started at the port of Caldera, Puntarenas, is to provide storage services for chemical products such as solvents, and vegetable and animal and oils. The company in charge of the project has not ruled out requesting permits to store other products, like fuels in the future. Alba Petroleum Storage Facility to Open in MayWednesday, January 27, 2010 The fuel storage facility, located in the municipality of Acajutla, El Salvador, will be capable of storing 350.000 barrels. Construction of the seven storage tanks began on February 2008, and is scheduled to finish on May 2010. “Alba Petróleos” Facility To Open in AugustMonday, March 22, 2010 The fuel storage facility, capable of holding 350.000 barrels, will be located in the municipality of Ajacutla in El Salvador. The announcement was made by Wladimir Ruiz Tirado, business manager at the Venezuelan embassy, who explained the country will enjoy cheaper and safer fuel. Supply Plant to Begin Operations in AprilMonday, February 14, 2011 The fuel storage facility of Acajutla, El Salvador, will begin operations in April. Spokesmen for Alba Petróleos de El Salvador, said that completion of the works is scheduled for February, and will last until March. The construction of the pipeline for ship loading and unloading is still pending. Puma Energy Invests in PanamaMonday, February 23, 2015 The company aims to increase its market share in the country and plans to invest $80 million in the construction of a fuel storage facility. The company is preparing to build its own infrastructure in order to increase its business in the Panamanian market. Besides the construction of the plant, Puma Energy is looking to venture into new lines of business, such as selling jet fuel and asphalt manufacturing and lubricants. Fuels: Terminal Expansion CompletedThursday, November 21, 2019 Chevron's $7 million investment in the Acajutla terminal in El Salvador increased its fuel storage capacity from 300,000 to 450,000 barrels. As announced in 2016, the investment in the plant expansion consisted of the construction of two tanks, each with a storage capacity of 75,000 barrels. New Food Distribution Center in Costa RicaFriday, January 11, 2019 Walmart launched a new distribution center for vegetables, fruits, vegetables and grains in Coris, Cartago. The company reported that the new distribution center has the capacity to serve 140 agricultural producers per day, is located on a 150,000 m2 lot and the construction area is 24.000 m2. Panama: Investment in Logistics FuelsThursday, May 29, 2014 Chevron plans to invest $300 million in the expansion of a storage tank system in the refinery of Panama in Bahia Las Minas, Colon. Alba Petroleos Plant Starts Operations in AcajutlaWednesday, May 18, 2011 The plant, capable of storing 350,000 barrels of fuel, will be inaugurated on May 19. The plant built with an investment of $115 million, is owned by Alba Petroleum, a company formed by Salvadoran municipalities and the Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA. Concession for Fuel TerminalTuesday, October 11, 2011 The Panamanian Maritime Authority has directly granted a concession for a terminal with 66 fuel storage tanks in Balboa and Cristobal to a Greek company. The company Aegean Oil Terminals (Panama), S.A., will operate the space for 20 years. Tender: Maintenance of Tanks for $2 millionThursday, August 24, 2017 Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo is putting out to tender maintenance services of external tanks at Moin Plant. Costa Rica Government Purchase 2017LA-000027-02: |
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