The Generadora Gatún is a 670MW gas-fired combined cycle power project under construction in the Colón province, Panama. It is planned to be built with a total investment of £760m ($1bn).
Where will POSCO E&C build a combined cycle power plant?
POSCO E&C will build the combined cycle power plant with generating capacity totaling 380 MW and the LNG terminal with a capacity of 180,000 m3, located in Colon the Panamanian city and sea port beside the Caribbean Sea.
Why did the Panamanian government cancel the GTPP power project?
In April 2024, the Panamanian government denied a request from Sinolam Smarter Energy to extend its permit for the GTPP power project through December 2025, and officially cancelled the license previously granted, effectively shelving the project.
When will a Panama plant start in 2023?
In February 2023, Panama's public service authority ASEP extended the plant's license for another year, calling for commercial startup to begin no later than March 1, 2024.
Where is AES colon power station?
AES Colón power station (Termoeléctrica Colón) is an operating power station of at least 381-megawatts (MW) in Isla Telfers, Colón, Panama. It is also known as Costa Norte Gas. The map below shows the exact location of the power station. Your browser is not compatible with Google Maps v3. Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):