Given the current status of the Guatemalan electricity market, Cuestas.PPQ, has formed lawyers specialized in all aspects and regulations concerning the production, distribution, purchase and sale of electricity in Guatemala, and the rest of Central America.

Our clients benefit not only from our experience in energy law but also our expertise in other practice areas, including finance. Being actively involved in monitoring legislative activities related to the energy field. Our services include Market Entry Proceedings and Power Purchase Agreements.

Cuestas.PPQ has advised domestic and foreign clients in connection with electric power projects in Guatemala. We have broad experience in preparing the documentation needed for obtaining any government authorization or permit required under applicable regulation for any of the permitted activities:

• co-generation;

• self-supply;

• independent production;

• small production;

• importation; or

• exportation.

For those who intend to operate a power plant, we also help our clients negotiate any power purchase agreement that may provide source of repayment or return on their investment.