Geothermal Development Program (CR-L1070)
Geothermal Development Program (CR-L1070)
Last update: 1 day ago
Last update: 1 day ago
Geothermal Development Program (CR-L1070)
Last update: Nov 2, 2026

Details

Project End Date:
2025-11-07
Location:
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Contract type:
Goods, Works, Consulting services
Status:
Completion and evaluation
Sectors:
Energy, Heating & Cooling systems
Languages:
English, Spanish
Contracting authority type:
Other public service entity
Eligibility:
Unknown
Budget:
USD 702,268,383
Date posted:
Dec 22, 2014

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Project cycle timeline

STAGES
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PROCUREMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
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Status
Programming
Formulation
Approval
Forecast
Open
Closed
Shortlisted
Awarded
Evaluation
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Description

Update on December 23th, 2015:

Increase electricity supply via renewable energy and to respond to climate change impacts by constructing geothermal power plants in Guanacaste Province, thereby contributing to the sustainable economic development of Costa Rica and promote regional integration through the Regional Electricity Market (MER). Status: Approved by the Board on 25 November 2015.. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 782 million. Loan amount: US$ 200 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Update on November 30th, 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Update on November 5th, 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Updated on October 6th, 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Update on September 11th, 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Update on August 5th, 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Updated on July 14th, 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Updated on May 26th 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Updated on April 20th 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Updated on March 30th 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Updated on March 4th 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Updated on January 29th 2015:

Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
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Components to be determined. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 54 million. Loan amount: US$ 54 million. Executing agency: Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.

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About the Funding Agency

IADB - Inter American Development Bank - is the largest source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 1959, the IADB supports Latin American and Caribbean economic development, social development and regional integration by lending to governments and government agencies, including State corporation.

 

About the Sectors

Energy

Involves the production, transformation, transportation, and distribution of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources.


Key areas:
  • Renewable and non-renewable energy production
  • Energy infrastructure and distribution systems
  • Power generation and energy supply solutions

Heating & Cooling systems

Involves systems and equipment used for heating, cooling, ventilation, and temperature control in buildings and facilities.


Key areas:
  • Heating and cooling installations
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and ventilation systems
  • Temperature control and refrigeration equipment

Locations

Costa Rica

Costa Rica invests in road rehabilitation, port modernization, airport upgrades, and renewable energy infrastructure to support tourism, trade, and sustainability goals. The country generates most of its electricity from renewable sources, shaping future grid modernization efforts. Infrastructure financing combines public budgets, multilateral loans, and PPP frameworks. Bureaucratic processes and fiscal constraints affect project execution timelines. Climate resilience and environmental protection remain core planning principles.

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