Guatemala s new outdoor power supply

Will a new coal-fired power plant be built in Guatemala?

Spain's Unión Fenosa has awarded a $600 million contract for the construction of a 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Guatemala to Jaguar Energy, a local unit of Ashdown Energy International. Fenosa said in a statement that the new plant would enable its distributors in Guatemala to ensure power supplies in the long term.

How many MW of power does Guatemala have?

The western Guatemala region has 350 MW of demand and 31 MW of installed capacity. The project started commercial operation per the Wholesale Market Norms on November 2003.

What type of power plugs are used in Guatemala?

In Guatemala, power plugs and sockets of type A and type B are used. The standard voltage is 120 V at a frequency of 60 Hz.

What type of power sockets are used in Guatemala?

In Guatemala, you will find power sockets of type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. To ensure compatibility, check your need for a power plug (travel) adapter.

How much does it cost to build a coal plant in Guatemala?

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. Ashmore Energy International (AEI) will invest $750 million to construct a coal energy plant in Guatemala.

Who owns Jaguar Energy Guatemala?

AEI announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jaguar Energy Guatemala LLC (Jaguar Energy), closed long-term financing for the construction of a new 300 MW solid fuel-fired power plant located near Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. The Energy Minister informed that the construction of Jaguar Energy power plant will begin in the next months.