USTDA Supports Energy Infrastructure Upgrades at Colombian Airport
April 15, 2016
(USTDA)
Barranquilla, Colombia – Today, the U.S. Trade
and Development Agency awarded a grant to the
Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe (GAC) in support
of an all-systems energy infrastructure upgrade
at the Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
in Barranquilla, Colombia. The grant supports
a feasibility study that will provide
recommendations to upgrade system reliability
at the airport, while also reducing electricity
costs and improving energy efficiency. Upon
conclusion of the feasibility study, GAC plans
to select a contractor to implement the energy
infrastructure upgrade strategy.
“USTDA is pleased to partner with GAC,” said
USTDA Regional Director Nathan Younge.
“Strengthening airport infrastructure is a
national priority for Colombia, and USTDA is
proud to work with GAC and Barranquilla on
advancing this important goal.”
GAC selected Positive Energies, LLC of Fort
Collins, CO as the sole-source contractor to
conduct the feasibility study. Dan Gregory, CEO
of Pos-En said, “The all-systems design
approach of Pos-En supports GAC’s mission to
modernize Ernesto Cortissoz. We welcome the
opportunity to establish the airport as a model
for efficiency, reliability and security.”
GAC signed a 15-year concession agreement with
the Colombian Government to operate and
maintain the Ernesto Cortissoz International
Airport. GAC expects to modernize the
facilities, including runways, grounds, roads,
lighting, security, ground transportation, and
all supporting infrastructure and systems by
May 2018.
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