USTDA Supports Reliable Power Supply at The Port of Cartagena
April 20, 2017
(USTDA)
ARLINGTON, VA - The U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to
Terminal de Contenedores de Cartagena S.A. (Contecar) for a feasibility study to
assess power supply options at the Port of Cartagena. In order to meet the
port’s energy needs during peak demand, accommodate increasing electricity
demands and improve the reliability of its power supply, the feasibility study
will allow Contecar to identify the most promising power supply strategy for the
port.
The project offers potential export opportunities for a range of U.S. equipment
related to power supply and port expansion projects that are dependent on a
reliable energy supply.
“We are pleased to continue our partnership with Contecar,” said Nathan
Younge, USTDA’s Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean.
“Establishing a reliable energy supply at the Port of Cartagena will allow
Contecar to support the port’s expansion, while also creating prospective
commercial opportunities for U.S. businesses looking to work in Colombia.”
“The Port of Cartagena, as a key component of Colombia’s transportation
sector, is committed to the regional and national economic development of our
country,” said Juan Carlos Acosta, General Manager of Contecar. “Our
partnership with USTDA will help us develop the required infrastructure for a
reliable energy supply at Contecar, which will be key in achieving this
goal.”
Businesses interested in submitting proposals for this USTDA-funded feasibility
study should visit the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at www.fbo.gov. A link to the FBO
announcement is posted to USTDA’s website at https://www.ustda.gov/business-opportunities. Proposals are
due to Contecar no later than 2:00 PM (Cartagena local time) on May 19, 2017.
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