DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Monika Infante / Diario Libre

Manzanillo Gas & Power (MG&P) has announced the appointment of lawyer Mónika Infante Henríquez as the project’s new general manager. The company expects the move to strengthen its strategic positioning within the energy sector and bolster the project’s impact on national energy security.

The Manzanillo project, located in Montecristi, represents a total investment exceeding US$1.7 billion and includes two combined-cycle power plants totaling 840 MW and a natural gas regasification terminal. Under her leadership, MG&P aims to contribute significantly to the Dominican Republic’s energy security and socio-economic development, operating under international standards and responsible environmental management.

Infante Henríquez joins the project after serving from 2012 to 2026 as head officer at Aeropuertos Dominicanos XXI (Aerodom – VINCI Airports). Before...