Investment in Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Announced

Reflecting confidence in the economic development of Honduras, the company has announced its interest in investing in various projects next year, which will require an investment of approximately $170 million.

In addition to the wind project in the south and other projects for hydropower generation, authorities from Terra Group also released a schedule of investments in four international airports and the air terminal in Palmerola.

An article in Elheraldo.hn states: "in the next three years $150 million will be invested in the airports. The new international airport to be built in Palmerola, Comayagua, will be capable of landing the largest aircraft in the world, said Fredy Nasser, President of Terra Group. "

Source: elheraldo.hn

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