National Electric Energy Company (Honduras)
in Central America
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Since December 22nd, 51 turbines of 2.0 MW each have provided the National Electric Power Company in Honduras, with more than 100 MW.
The wind farm, the largest in the region, is located 24 kilometers south of the capital, Tegucigalpa. The contract with the Honduran state energy company is for a 20 year term.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Honduran investors suspect the government of favoring a Brazilian company for the construction of two hydroelectric plants.
The Honduran business sector has rang alarm bells at what they believe is a lack of transparency and favoritism by the local authorities to a Brazilian company over the building of two power plants, a 600 million dollars venture.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Between 2013 and 2016 six contracts for thermal energy for 810 MW will expire, and consideration is being given to substituting them with renewable energy sources.
It will be the responsibility of the next government to decided what to do with these contracts, whether to renegotiate them or substitute them with ones for clean energy.
An article in El Heraldo analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of migrating to clean energy.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The sugar millers have announced the entry of new investments to expand the supply of energy generated by bagasse.
During the sugar harvest, the country has a potential to generate 300 megawatts. Currently only 126 megawatts are produced of which 100 are delivered to the Empresa Nacional de Energia Electrica (ENEE).
Monday, November 28, 2011
In the span of next year, power generation by burning diesel will be prohibited by decree.
The manager of the National Electricity Company (ENEE), Roberto Martinez Lozano added that within an estimated period of two years the ban will be extended to included power generation with bunker fuel.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
The Government of Honduras has decided to solve its age old problem of energy loss by investing in the improvement of transmission and distribution.
With a huge investment, the Honduran government will implement a plan to improve the power distribution network in the country, which for years has caused problems due to its deteriorated condition.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
In Honduras, corporate spokespersons are objecting to the terms of a thermal generation electricity purchase agreement awarded by the ENEE to Westport Finance.
Among the criticisms of the contract for the purchase of thermal power authorized by the Executive on 28th September, are that the conditions regarding the time frame differ to those approved by the Council of Ministers for the procurement of 100 MW.
Friday, October 21, 2011
The National Electric Power Company is preparing a bid for the repair and construction of electric transmission lines for $400 million.
The announcement was made by the deputy of the state, Leonardo Deras, who added that the specifications also include the construction of additional substations in the country.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
With the contract for meter reading, billing and collection by the Semeh company due to expire, the Government is discussing whether to renew it or create a new tender.
The company, Electrical Measurement Services of Honduras, known as Semeh, has performed meter reading, billing and collection services since 1999 on behalf of the National Electricity Company (ENEE), and whose contract expires in May 2012.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
At the opening of Cerro de Hula wind project in Honduras, the director of Mesoamérica Energy announced their willingness to invest in an additional 25 megawatts.
Mesoamerica Energy's director, Jay Gallegos told the press, "We have built about 80 percent this project, it is the largest in Central America and we want to invest in an additional 25 megawatts, which is an increase of one quarter."
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Honduras has started testing at the Cerro de Hula wind project, valued at $270 million, which will generate 102 megawatts per year.
The works at the wind farm, the largest ever built in Central America began in late January, and have advanced faster than expected, according to a spokesperson from the presidential palace in Tegucigalpa.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The National Electric Power Company has signed an agreement with the company pHp Energy International, for the generation of hydroelectric power in a portable manner.
A press release from the Presidency of the Republic of Honduras reads:
In the west of the country, an emergency has been declared, but with this firm, a valuable contribution has been attained which will overcome the problem for the population in that region.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The National Electricity Company will purchase 50 megawatts in order to meet the shortfall and avoid blackouts.
Although it goes against the renewable energy policy presented by President Lobo, authorities at the National Electricity Company (ENEE), said there is no alternative but to buy thermal energy from private generators.
This purchase will be made at 0.26 cents per kilowatt, and will have no impact on consumer prices, as explained by representatives of ENEE.
Friday, September 9, 2011
The National Electricity Company (ENEE) is negotiating new terms for existing thermal energy contracts.
Leonardo Deraza, sub technical manager at the ENEE, said that no new contracts are being negotiated, but instead new conditions made for those already approved by the previous administration.
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