Celec Awards USD 47.8M 50 MW Diesel Rental For Enrique García Plant
Celec awarded a USD 47.8 million contract to rent 50 megawatts of land-based thermal generation for the Enrique García plant in Guayaquil.
Contract Timing
The process was launched on May 7, 2026 and was originally scheduled for award on May 29, 2026. It was awarded on July 8 under resolution EGU-RES-0163-26.
The contract establishes up to six months before the plant begins generating electricity. If the contract is signed in July, the best-case operating date is December 2026.
Procurement Details
The award covers rental of internal-combustion thermal generation units, interconnection, operation, supervision and maintenance. The technical commission recommended the award on June 8 for a 970-day term covering start-up, operation and demobilization.
The winning company is Aggreko Energy Ecuador CIA. LTDA. The award price was USD 20 million below Celec's reference budget.
What To Watch
Watch the contract-signature date, whether the unit can begin operating before December, and whether the remaining rental processes are awarded before dry-season pressure rises. The relevant operating window begins in October, while this unit may not contribute until the final month of the year.
Source
Primicias — “Celec adjudica contrato para alquilar 50 megavatios para afrontar estiaje, generarían electricidad recién en diciembre de 2026”
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