As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding international trade, investment, and economic opportunities for U.S. minority businesses, the Chamber is highlighting a significant foreign government procurement opportunity in the energy sector involving the development of geothermal resources in El Salvador.

The opportunity is being shared through information provided by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Commercial and Business Affairs, which works to connect U.S. businesses with commercial opportunities in international markets.

“The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce is committed to opening doors for American companies—particularly minority-owned firms—to participate in legitimate international business opportunities, expand their markets, develop strategic partnerships, and compete in global procurement,” said Doug Mayorga, President & Global Director of the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce.

El Salvador Geothermal Field Drilling Services Tender

Project: El Salvador Geothermal Field Drilling Services Tender for 8 Wells

Opportunity Type: Foreign Government Procurement

Sector: Energy / Geothermal Development

Location: El Salvador

Lead Organization: LaGeo, El Salvador

El Salvador’s LaGeo is soliciting an integrated drilling contractor for the drilling and completion of up to eight deep geothermal wells at the Chinameca Geothermal Field.

The project includes:

• Five production wells
• Three reinjection wells
• Provision of a suitable drilling rig
• Auxiliary drilling equipment
• Qualified technical and operational personnel
• Drilling services
• Required drilling materials
• Completion of the wells in accordance with the tender specifications

The project is supported by an $80 million World Bank loan, providing an important international procurement opportunity for qualified companies with experience in geothermal drilling, energy infrastructure, engineering, construction, and related technical services.

How Qualified Companies Can Participate

Eligible bidders may request the Spanish-language bidding documents directly from LaGeo's procurement unit by submitting a written request to:

LaGeo Procurement Unit

Email: [email protected]

The bidding documents will be provided electronically in PDF format.

Important: Bids must be submitted physically to LaGeo's offices in El Salvador. Electronic submission of bids is not permitted.

Tender Reference: SV-LAGEO-534011-CW-RFB

World Bank Procurement Opportunity – El Salvador Geothermal Project

An Opportunity For American International Business

The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce encourages qualified American companies to evaluate this opportunity as part of their international expansion and Central American business strategy.

Companies with capabilities in geothermal energy, drilling, engineering, construction, infrastructure, specialized equipment, project management, and energy services may find this procurement relevant to their international business objectives.

The Chamber's role is to help American businesses identify opportunities, understand international markets, establish business connections, and prepare for potential participation in international projects, subject to the applicable procurement requirements and qualifications.

U.S. Department Of State Contact

For questions regarding the opportunity, companies may contact:

Madeleine Wells

U.S. Embassy San Salvador

U.S. Department of State

Email: [email protected]

U.S. Minority Chamber Of Commerce — Business Assistance

The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce is available to provide general business and technical assistance to interested American companies seeking to understand this opportunity and explore potential international participation.

Technical Assistance:

Bob Smith

U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 202-250-0260

Website: www.minoritychamber.net

Building Bridges For American Business

For more than two decades, the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce has worked to connect businesses, entrepreneurs, institutions, and international markets.

Through international trade initiatives, business development, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships, the Chamber seeks to create practical pathways for American companies to compete, invest, export, and build long-term commercial relationships abroad.

El Salvador represents another opportunity to strengthen commercial connections between the United States and Central America while opening new possibilities for qualified American businesses in the international marketplace.

U.S. MINORITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Washington, D.C.

“Driving the Economic Growth of Our Members Since 1999.”