DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader inaugurated the new power plant on Manzanillo Bay, Montecristi on Friday, 27 March 2026. The 414 MW power plant is part of the US$1.7 billion power, port and industrial development in the northwestern province. Speaking during the inauguration of the first phase of the power plant, Abinader gave an overview of what is happening in Montecristi. He said the province is experiencing an unrivalled process of development and change.

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Manzanillo Power Land 414 MW generating facility, which cost US$345 million and was financed through AFI Banreservas, the chief executive noted that this very large generating plant, along with a few others, will reduce the gap between electricity supply and the demand for the service.

The new energy facility, which operates on natural gas, will begin...