For two days, representatives of the Government of Panama, the European Union and other strategic partners in the region will participate in the “EU-Panama Dialogue”: Financing the energy transition to explore forms of collaboration that facilitate the country’s transition to a carbon-free economy and contribute to meeting Panama’s climate change efforts. The event, which will […]
In an agreement between companies with a presence in the region, EnfraGen acquired from the energy company Celsia, a hydroelectric project and two solar farms that operated in Panama. Through a press release, Celsia reported that she reached an agreement with EnfraGen to sell her the Dos Mares hydroelectric unit, with a capacity of 119 MW, which […]
In recent weeks, wherever you are, the same question is heard: Why is it so hot in Panama? During these daily conversations, there is even talk of a heat wave in the country. To clear up doubts and answer some questions about this topic of general interest, we consulted the meteorologist Blas Córdoba, from the Institute […]
In recent weeks, wherever you are, the same question is heard: Why is it so hot in Panama? During these daily conversations, there is even talk of a heat wave in the country. To clear up doubts and answer some questions about this topic of general interest, we consulted the meteorologist Blas Córdoba, from the Institute […]
Simon Roca was working with his rural community in Panama on a variety of income-generating projects when COVID-19 hit in March 2020, triggering the evacuation of Peace Corps Volunteers around the globe. Though he departed after only nine months of service, Roca retained his desire to nurture economic opportunity in Panama. This desire ultimately led […]
The Panama Canal will impose lower draft restrictions on the largest ships passing through the key global trade route due to falling water levels at nearby lakes that form part of the waterway, the canal authority said on Tuesday. The restrictions, which will take effect on Wednesday, mean so-called neo-Panamex container ships seeking to cross […]
The country hopes to officially launch its plans for the body — that is to be called “Hydrogen International Trade Organisation” — at this year’s Cop 28 climate talks in December. It has so far spoken informally with “more than 16 countries” regarding the plans and “everybody is on board”, Lindo said. Panama hopes to […]
Panama-based Copa Airlines has announced its plans for expansion in 2023, further strengthening the Central American country’s position as the ‘Hub of the Americas.’ Under its expansion plans, the carrier will add 15 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its fleet, introduce at least three new routes, and boost the frequency of flights to several destinations […]
verything is ready for the eighth edition of the MUPA Festival, where the names of the bands that will be participating this 2023 were announced. This festival is an alternative music event that represents a musical-artistic showcase in the search to generate messages of social awareness, promote emerging artists and provide an interactive space for family coexistence. Its […]
Achieving greater investments in the energy transition, not only in the generation and distribution sector, but even in the private sector, will depend on changes in Panamanian regulation. These were the conclusions of a group of specialists who met in the panel ‘Energy transition in Panama: expectation vs reality’, of the XII Industrial Energy and […]