{"id":37896,"date":"2025-09-10T00:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T06:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/?p=37896"},"modified":"2025-09-09T10:30:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:30:39","slug":"honduras-launches-international-tender-contract-1500mw-firm-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/honduras-launches-international-tender-contract-1500mw-firm-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"Honduras launches international tender to contract 1,500 MW of firm capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Honduras\u2019 National Electric Power Company (ENEE) has officially launched International Public Tender No. LPI 100-010\/2021 with the goal of contracting up to 1,500 megawatts (MW) of firm capacity, plus a 10% reserve margin, through new power generation plants under a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) model. The contract term will be 15 years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This tender, supported by resolutions from the Electric Power Regulatory Commission (CREE), will enable the incorporation of new renewable and non-renewable generation technologies to ensure the long-term supply of electricity to the national grid, in line with the Indicative Generation Expansion Plan (PIEG).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technology distribution and rollout timeline<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ENEE has set a maximum share of 76% for non-renewable sources and a minimum of 24% for renewable sources, provided that the total does not exceed 1,500 MW plus the reserve margin.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The proposed commissioning dates are as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Second half of 2027<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 800 MW (up to 630 MW non-renewable, at least 170 MW renewable).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First half of 2028<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 300 MW (up to 290 MW non-renewable, at least 10 MW renewable).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First half of 2029<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 400 MW (up to 220 MW non-renewable, at least 180 MW renewable).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How will proposals be selected?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The award process consists of two stages: technical evaluation and economic evaluation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technical evaluation:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Only proposals that meet all technical requirements will move on to the next stage. Key criteria include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power plants must be brand-new, use state-of-the-art technology, and have never been previously used.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renewable energy projects (e.g., solar or wind) must include energy storage systems to ensure a reliable supply.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bidders must submit detailed technical and financial studies, including investment capacity, relevant experience, and required permits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each project\u2019s feasibility to safely connect to the national power grid will be assessed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Economic evaluation:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technically compliant proposals will enter a reverse auction, where bidders compete by lowering their prices. Contracts will be awarded to those offering the lowest total cost of energy and firm capacity for the country.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The economic model considers:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Price per kWh (energy) and price per kW-month (capacity).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operations and maintenance costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fuel costs (for thermal technologies like natural gas or bunker fuel).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ability to deliver power during peak demand hours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This process enables ENEE to secure competitive contract terms while ensuring that end-user electricity prices remain fair and sustainable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key dates in the tender process<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technical offer submission: December 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Economic evaluation: January 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Award announcement: February 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contract signing: May 2026.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honduras\u2019 National Electric Power Company (ENEE) has officially launched 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