Tender for Biogas Plant Feasibility Study

The study will include the identification of alternatives for the project location, quantification and characterization of wastewater and organic solid waste, identification of alternative technologies for the potential production of biogas and electricity in at least four strategic points in the basin, estimation of the investments required and analysis of the project’s economic, environmental and social benefits.

The date scheduled for submission of bids is 9 January 2012.

Source: CentralAmericaData.COM

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