Guatemala Begins Construction of Electric Power Plant

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It will take 40 months and $700 million to build, and will generate 300 MW when ready. It will be developed by AEI, an international corporation focused on energy projects.

Carlos Meany, Energy Minister, also reported that one of the priorities of Alvaro Colom’s administration is to define an Energy Policy for the next 15 years.

Source: Guatemala's Government Executive Branch

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