Energía 2000 announced that its Manzanillo Power Land thermoelectric facility is now contributing approximately 15% of the Dominican Republic’s total installed electricity generation capacity, marking a major milestone for the country’s energy infrastructure.
Located in Pepillo Salcedo, Montecristi, the 414 MW natural gas-powered plant represents an investment of approximately $1.05 billion and has become a significant contributor to national grid capacity, based on sector estimates and public data from the Ministerio de Energía y Minas.
The project was developed over more than 14 years, during which its legal, regulatory, and financial structure was established to align with international standards. The plant is owned and operated by Energía 2000, with operations supported by international partners across fuel supply, generation technology, and plant management.
To enable the project, a 128-kilometer high-voltage transmission line was constructed across multiple provinces, connecting the facility to the national grid. An auxiliary dock was also developed in the Bay of Manzanillo to support logistics during construction.
The development and operation of Manzanillo Power Land generated more than 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, primarily benefiting local communities in Montecristi and surrounding provinces.
The project also secured co-financing from multiple international financial institutions, each conducting independent due diligence on the plant’s technical, regulatory, and financial structure prior to committing capital.
Guillermo Estrella Ramia, a corporate attorney and co-investor in Energía 2000, contributed to structuring the project’s legal and financial framework, including regulatory approvals, land rights, power purchase agreements, and financing arrangements.
About Energía 2000
Energía 2000 is a private Dominican company engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of energy infrastructure projects, focused on large-scale power generation and long-term grid capacity. For more information, visit energia2000rd.com.
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