Honduras in Washington’s Sights: Energy, Gas, AI and Data Centres
Washington has put Honduras energy, natural gas, artificial intelligence and data centres on its investment map. The message came from USTDA's Thomas R. Hardy after three days in Tegucigalpa and a meeting with President Nasry Asfura. The post Honduras in Washington’s Sights: Energy, Gas, AI and Data Centres appeared first on The Rio Times .
US trade official Thomas Hardy visited Honduras for three days to explore investment opportunities in energy, natural gas, data centres, and artificial intelligence. The visit aimed to promote closer economic cooperation with Honduras as part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic ties in the hemisphere. Hardy emphasized that Honduras could become a regional leader in energy if its power law passes, enabling the country to import US liquefied natural gas, generate power, and export electricity to neighboring nations.
However, the progress in this regard is contingent on the approval of a reform that would establish a stable power market, including a financially viable state utility, Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica (ENEE). Hardy stressed that the energy reform is a prerequisite for attracting foreign investment in other areas, such as generation, transmission lines, and gas pipelines.
He also highlighted the link between reliable electricity, industrial development, and the establishment of data centres, which require robust power infrastructure. The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has already committed funds to the interoceanic corridor connecting Puerto Cortés and San Lorenzo, with the goal of assessing and potentially investing in ports, roads, and rail infrastructure.
Hardy noted that the USTDA's involvement is contingent on Honduras providing an environment where US companies are eager to invest and conduct business. The agency is currently studying potential projects, including feasibility studies, technical assistance, and pilot projects, to determine what it can fund in Honduras.
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