USTDA generates an average of $136 in U.S. exports for every dollar it programs toward advancing infrastructure projects in emerging economies. Since its inception, the Agency has supported more than $115 billion in U.S. exports, helping companies create good-paying jobs across the United States.
Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency has awarded a grant to El Salvador’s National Administration of Aqueducts and Sewers (ANDA) for technical assistance to help strengthen the resilience of the country’s water sector. Specifically, USTDA’s assistance will provide recommendations for energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions to enhance the resilience and efficiency of El Salvador’s water infrastructure. ANDA selected Washington D.C.-based Resource Mobilization Advisors to perform the technical assistance.
“It takes a lot of energy to deliver safe drinking water. Our partnership with ANDA will help increase the efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability of its infrastructure,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “For the people of El Salvador, this will mean having access to water even when the country’s infrastructure is stressed because of weather events or natural disasters. Our assistance will also help create business opportunities for U.S. firms in the energy efficiency and renewable energy fields.”
USTDA’s technical assistance will evaluate ANDA’s facilities and provide recommendations for implementing energy efficient equipment and on-site renewable generation. Implementation of these recommendations would lead to multiple benefits including lowering operational costs, reduced energy consumption, and meeting the country’s sustainability and clean energy goals.
The President of the National Administration of Aqueducts and Sewers, Rubén Alemán, noted: “This project would help improve our country’s water infrastructure by increasing reliability in our system. The upgrades for these energy efficiency measures will ensure high water quality for residents throughout El Salvador and help support our country’s clean energy objectives.”
U.S. Charge d’Affaires Katherine Dueholm said: “The United States government is committed to El Salvador to improve access to water for the Salvadoran population and promote sustainability and clean energy in the country. By working together, we can better adapt to the impacts of climate change and improve access to safe, reliable and clean water for the entire country.”
This technical assistance supports U.S. government priorities and initiatives, including the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), USTDA’s Global Partnership for Climate-Smart Infrastructure, and the Root Causes Strategy.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
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Arlington, VA – During her recent travel to Manila, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris launched a U.S. Trade and Development Agency grant to Eramen Minerals, Inc. (EMI), a Filipino mining company, for a feasibility study to advance the development of an environmentally sustainable nickel processing facility in the Philippines. This project will advance the clean energy transition by producing critical minerals that are key elements in the supply chain for batteries and energy storage systems.
“This partnership is important to the shared clean energy and national security goals of the Philippines and the United States,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “Through this grant, we are supporting high-quality technical and environmental standards for mineral processing in the Philippines, while also creating valuable commercial opportunities for U.S. companies.”
USTDA’s study will evaluate the technical and economic viability of developing a nickel processing facility at the site of EMI’s mine in Zambales Province. The plant is expected to use EMI’s nickel ore to produce refined nickel and cobalt products for sale as battery precursor materials. The study will help define the technical specifications for the facility and promote alignment with high environmental, social, and governance standards.
“EMI seeks to contribute to the green energy transition and energy security through the supply of critical materials from our nickel mining operations for energy storage systems. The company likewise supports the encouragement of the Philippine government for mineral value-adding. The USTDA grant contributes to the accomplishment of such objectives through the determination of the optimal process for our ore to produce battery-grade precursor materials,” said Enrique C. Fernandez, EMI President/CEO.
This project advances the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, through the development of clean energy supply chains including the responsible mining of metals and critical minerals.
U.S. businesses interested in submitting proposals for the USTDA-funded feasibility study should visit www.ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Paul Marin | (703) 875-4357
Arlington, VA – During her recent travel to Manila, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris launched a U.S. Trade and Development Agency grant to the Philippines’ Energy Development Corporation (EDC) for a feasibility study to support the development of a geothermal power plant in Amacan, in the Mindanao region. The power plant will support the Philippines’ clean energy transition and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“The Philippines is already among the world’s renewable energy leaders. Its potential capacity for geothermal, wind, solar, and hydroelectric power is significant. By partnering with EDC, USTDA is enthusiastic about bringing additional renewable energy resources online so that people across the Philippines have a clean and reliable source of power,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “USTDA’s assistance will also catalyze private sector investment in geothermal technologies that U.S. companies are well positioned to supply.”
USTDA’s study will help EDC confirm geothermal resource availability and conduct initial technology and financial assessments for the implementation of a geothermal power plant with around 50 megawatts of energy capacity. The power plant would reduce dependence on fossil fuel-based power generation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“Geothermal energy has been providing the Philippines with baseload renewable energy and helping our country avoid at least a million tons of carbon emissions each year compared to coal. We need more of 24/7 geothermal energy in order to decarbonize our energy sector and help achieve a net zero country,” said Richard B. Tantoco, President and Chief Operating Officer of EDC.
USTDA’s assistance advances one of the key pillars of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, to tackle the climate crisis and bolster global energy security. This project also advances the goals of USTDA’s Global Partnership for Climate-Smart Infrastructure, which connects U.S. industry to major clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects in emerging markets.
U.S. businesses interested in submitting proposals for this feasibility study should visit www.ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Paul Marin | (703) 875-4357
Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced it has awarded a grant to Fly Zipline Ghana Limited (Zipline) for a feasibility study to expand healthcare access in Ghana and Nigeria using unmanned aerial vehicles. The study will facilitate Zipline’s goal of expanding its logistics services to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.
“Increasing access to healthcare is critical for West Africa. Our partnership with Zipline demonstrates the role that non-traditional models of healthcare access can play in addressing this need,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “USTDA’s support for this project reflects the wholistic approach that we are taking toward developing healthcare infrastructure and the important role that private sector companies can play in offering meaningful solutions.”
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, hosted the grant signing ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Accra and underscored the U.S. government’s resolve to increasing bilateral trade and investment. Palmer said: “The United States is committed to a strong partnership with Ghana that will grow our economies while improving and even saving peoples’ lives. This project serves as an example of our whole-of-government approach, where USTDA worked closely with the U.S. Departments of Commerce and State, and USAID, to reach today’s important milestone with Zipline.”
USTDA’s feasibility study will allow Zipline to assess the viability of expanding its healthcare logistics services into new geographic areas and developing new business models to build on its existing delivery systems. In addition to healthcare sector benefits, Zipline’s project is anticipated to increase access to e-commerce, postal, and agricultural products and services in hard-to-reach areas, helping to stimulate local economies and reducing costs and time to access goods and services.
“Zipline has transformed the logistics and medical systems in the countries where we operate, helped save lives, and reduced negative environmental impact on the planet,” said Daniel Marfo, Zipline’s Senior Vice President. “This grant from USTDA will enable a feasibility study to assess the impact of expanding Zipline’s operations in Nigeria and Ghana so that we can help more communities and healthcare systems have access to critical items when they need it.”
This project advances a primary pillar of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, which aims to strengthen global health security through investments in patient-centered health services. The project also supports the U.S. government’s Prosper Africa initiative to substantially increase two-way trade and investment between the U.S. and Africa.
U.S. businesses interested in submitting proposals for the USTDA-funded feasibility study should visit www.ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Paul Marin | (703) 875-4357
Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to PT Mass Rapid Transit Jakarta (MRT Jakarta), Jakarta’s public transit operator, for a feasibility study to advance the decarbonization of Jakarta’s MRT system through renewable energy. USTDA’s assistance will support MRT Jakarta in achieving its aspiration of using 100% renewable energy to power its operations by 2040.
“USTDA is proud to partner with MRT Jakarta on its renewable energy initiative, which will serve as a model for transit operators in Indonesia and throughout the Indo-Pacific region,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “Public transit will be critical for Indonesia to meet its climate goals, and our support for this innovative project will enable MRT Jakarta to connect with cutting-edge U.S. technologies and climate-smart solutions.”
USTDA’s study will support MRT Jakarta in assessing the viability of implementing a renewable energy initiative to transition the MRT system’s power supply to renewable energy sources. The study will analyze and recommend implementation plans for several key components of the initiative, including installing solar panels on rooftops across the rail system, accessing power from new renewable energy power plants in Indonesia, and implementing energy efficiency and storage projects in rail stations, depots, and other facilities to reduce MRT Jakarta’s overall energy demand.
“By offering environmentally friendly public transportation and reducing our community’s reliance on private vehicles, MRT Jakarta considers itself a catalyst for change. Through this study, our partnership with USTDA will help us plan our transition to renewable energy and offer our citizens a low-emission transportation solution. This will improve the city’s air quality and contribute to emissions reduction in Indonesia,” said Tuhiyat, MRT Jakarta’s President Director.
USTDA’s assistance advances one of the key pillars of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, to tackle the climate crisis and bolster global energy security. This project also advances the goals of USTDA’s Global Partnership for Climate-Smart Infrastructure, which connects U.S. industry to major clean transportation and energy infrastructure projects in emerging economies. Through the Global Climate Partnership, USTDA has funded more than 50 activities in emerging economies designed to mobilize more than $65 billion in climate finance.
U.S. businesses interested in submitting proposals for the USTDA-funded feasibility study should visit www.ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Paul Marin | (703) 875-4357
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