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18 Jun 2012

Panama Canal Emission Reduction Plan

ACP has signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with the National Environmental Authority (ANAM) and the German Agency for International Cooperation to apply mechanisms that will reduce emissions in the Canal Watershed. The agreement aims to establish the terms and conditions for the design and implementation of a pilot program in the Panama Canal Watershed, compensation mechanisms for the sustainable management of forest resources that can be replicated nationwide, under the parameters of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD +). The REDD+ program focuses on the conservation of carbon reserves and also on the sustainable management of forests.

11 Sep 2007

ACP Requests Proposals for Pacific Entrance Dredging

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has released its request for proposal (RFP) for the Canal’s Pacific entrance dredging. Different from the dry excavation, this project will deepen and widen the Canal’s Pacific entrance channel to ensure that longer, wider ships can reach the new locks. The scope of work will include the dredging of approximately 321 cubic ft. and will widen the 8.9 mile-long navigation channels at least 218 meters, deepening them to a maximum level of -15.5 meters Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS).Prior to the release of the Pacific entrance dredging RFP, on August 7 the Panamanian National Environmental Authority (ANAM) approved the environmental impact study (EIS) for the project. With this approval, the ACP can now move forward with the process to select a firm.

11 Sep 2007

ACP Issues RFP for Massive Dredging Project

proposal (RFP) for the Canal’s Pacific entrance dredging. ships can reach the new locks. maximum level of -15.5 meters Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS). “The Pacific entrance dredging is integral to expansion and the construction of the new lane. Pacific side’s geological characteristics make it more challenging than the Atlantic side. said ACP Project Administration Division Manager John Langman. Environmental Authority (ANAM) approved the environmental impact study (EIS) for the project. With this approval, the ACP can now move forward with the process to select a firm. process include a site visit September 19 and a discussion meeting September 20. and individual consultations with bidding firms. new set of locks, which will double capacity and allow more traffic and longer, wider ships.

09 Jul 2007

Panama Canal Reviews Bids for Expansion Construction Project

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) officially began reviewing bids for the first construction project under the Canal's expansion program on last Friday, July 6. Submissions to perform the dry excavation of the new Pacific Locks access channel will be thoroughly reviewed and a winner will be determined in the coming weeks. In a ceremony, the ACP opened each bid submission. After reviewing them, the proposal that meets all of the project's criteria and needs, with the best price, will be selected. There were 10 submissions. On May 7, the ACP released its tender (request for proposal submission) for the first of five dry excavation projects…

03 Jul 2007

Panama Canal Completes Environmental Impact Study

ACP announced that, after a thorough review, the Panamanian National Environmental Authority (ANAM) has approved the environmental impact study (EIS) for the first dry excavation contract for the new Pacific Locks access channel - the first construction project under expansion. With this approval, the ACP has laid the groundwork for the preliminary stages of the dry excavation. On May 6, 2007, the ACP released its tender (request for proposal submission) for the first dry excavation contract for the new Pacific Locks access channel - the subject of the environmental impact study and the first of five dry excavation projects that will link the new Post-Panamax Locks on the Pacific end of the Canal with the existing Gaillard Cut. Bids are due on July 6, 2007.