dinero_admin In a demonstration of its commitment to sustainable development and regional energy integration, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) will finance the Circuito del Sistema de Interconexión Eléctrica de los Países de América Central (SIEPAC). with US$37.2 million.
A project that will strengthen the Mercado Eléctrico Regional (MER) for the benefit of more than 50 million Central Americans. The total investment amounts to US$46.4 million, including a counterpart contribution of over US$9.2 million from the Empresa Propietaria de la Red (EPR).
The project’s main objective is to increase international electricity exchange capacity by at least 300 MW. This expansion will significantly improve the region’s energy infrastructure, making electricity transportation between countries more efficient and promoting a more sustainable and resilient energy system.
In addition to the construction of new lines, the optimization of SIEPAC’s existing infrastructure is planned, which will ensure a reliable, affordable, and high-quality electricity supply. This modernization will contribute to reducing the system’s operating costs and increasing regional economic competitiveness.
CABEI Executive President Gisela Sánchez emphasized that this project reaffirms the Bank’s leading role in the development of Central America. “We are the Bank that best knows the region, the one that has been present at every step of Central American development, and the one that will ensure that this project is executed with the highest standards of quality and efficiency as a commitment to the future of Central America”, she said.
The Second SIEPAC Circuit is part of CABEI’s 2025-2029 Institutional Strategy, which focuses on boosting growth and economic integration in the region. With this project, the Bank reinforces its commitment to a resilient and inclusive energy infrastructure that responds to current challenges and prepares Central America for sustainable and connected development.
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