Company name
Comision Ejecutiva Hidroelectrica del Rio Lempa
Project number
15361-01
Category C projects are those that are likely to result in very limited or no adverse environmental or social impacts or risks.
E&S category
C
Country
El Salvador
Sector
Energy
Status
Proposed
Disclosed date
04/30/2025
Projected date at which a project will be put forward for the Board of Executive Directors’ approval.
Projected board date
07/11/2025
Approval date
N/A
Signed date
N/A
Sponsoring entity
N/A
Investment Operations Department Contact
Infrastructure and Energy Division
Investment type
Syndicated amount
N/A
Financing amount
USD $ 5,000,000
Currency
USD
Project scope and objective
The Executive Hydroelectric Commission of the Lempa River (Comisión Ejecutiva Hidroeléctrica del Rio Lempa o CEL), an institution established under the laws of the Republic of El Salvador (the “Commission”), is seeking financing to cover development costs (design, technical studies, environmental and social studies, implementation of meteorological stations, internal costs associated with execution of the projects, etc.) related to development activities for the potential implementation of wind energy projects in El Salvador, including the Metapán 100MW wind power project, which would be located in the northwest of the country (the “Project”).
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Contact information
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Client Contact
renewable.energy@cel.gob.sv
PHONE NUMBER
(503) 2211-6267
POST OFFICE ADDRESS
Novena Calle Poniente, No. 950, entre 15 y 17 Avenida Norte, Centro de Gobierno, San Salvador, El Salvador
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Environmental and social review
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL REVIEW SUMMARY (ESRS)
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