Juan Fernando Castro

Juan Fernando Castro is the Vice Minister of Energy in Guatemala, recognized for his work in promoting sustainable energy solutions. He has expressed optimism about the potential of natural gas to reduce emissions and meet the energy demands of the country. Castro's leadership focuses on the importance of infrastructure and regulatory frameworks to facilitate energy projects, as well as the necessity for ongoing dialogue with stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of energy initiatives.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

32,812

Power

150$

Sentiment

6.50

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Guatemala	2	6.50	0.18%	+0%	17,915,568	32,812	$82,000	150$
Totals	2				17,915,568	32,812	$82,000	150$

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Recent Mentions

Guatemala: Juan Fernando Castro is the deputy minister of energy at the Ministry of Energy and Mines. 6

Jorge Mario Vazquez Juan Carlos Sagastume Oscar Iturra Fernando Pineda Carlos Colom Carlos Castellanos Edson Gerardo Barron

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Petén crece más rápido que su infraestructura eléctrica: ¿Cómo acelerar las inversiones?

Guatemala: Juan Fernando Castro is the Deputy Minister of Energy who explained the execution of works related to the third bidding process. 7

Victor Hugo Ventura David Cabrera Palomo

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: El MEM prepara una nueva licitación del Plan de Expansión de Transmisión PET 4 para el 2026

Guatemala: Juan Fernando Castro, the Deputy Minister of Energy, explained the need for stricter guarantee requirements in the bidding process. 5

David Cabrera Victor Asturias Carmen Urizar Jorge Garcia Chiu

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: ¿Por qué las condiciones desincentivaron a transportistas de electricidad en licitación PET 3?

Guatemala: Juan Fernando Castro stated that a letter of credit was requested as a better guarantee for execution compared to bonds. 7

Rony Jucup Solis Victor Hugo Ventura Marvin Barreto David Cabrera

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: El Inde es el único oferente en la licitación PET 3 para expansión de la red de transmisión de electricidad

Guatemala: Juan Fernando Castro, viceministro de Energía y Minas, discusses the potential for a submarine gas pipeline in Puerto Quetzal. 7

Jose Antonio Lemus Raul Bouscayrol Luis Ortiz Pelaez Carlos Colom Rudolf Jacobs Ricardo Chacon

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Proponen traer gas natural licuado con tuberías submarinas o con barcos anclados en el mar

Guatemala: Juan Fernando Castro, viceministro de Energía y Minas encargado del área energética, señala que debe mejorarse la seguridad jurídica. 6

Carlos Colom Astrid Perdomo Raul Bouscayrol Luis Romeo Ortiz Josue Figueroa Rudolf Jacobs

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Proyectos de nueva energía podrían bajar tarifas, pero dependerán de permisos municipales

Guatemala: Juan Fernando Castro is the Deputy Minister who estimated the costs associated with the closure of the wells. 6

Victor Hugo Ventura Carlos Avalos Orlando Blanco Jose Chic Carlos Barrera Otto Leonel Garcia Quinteros

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Perenco rompe contrato del oleoducto y pasará a control del Estado además de los pozos del campo petrolero Xan y la refinería en Petén

Guatemala: Juan Fernando Castro is the Deputy Minister of Energy who stated that the state would need to invest around $50 million for the closure of the wells. 6

Carlos Avalos Jose Chic Jose Rodrigo Rodas

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: MEM corre contra el tiempo para cierre de pozos en campos operados por Perenco y hay cinco empresas interesadas

Guatemala: Juan Fernando Castro, the Deputy Minister of Energy at MEM, estimated that the consumption of fuels like diesel and gasoline amounts to about 32 billion barrels equivalent of oil. 6

Edwin Oliva

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Uso de leña sigue siendo alto y representa más del 52% del consumo energético en el país

Guatemala: Juan Fernando Castro explained that, according to current legislation, the State must assume the cost of the closure. 5

Victor Hugo Ventura Julio Hector Estrada

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Estado asumirá US$50 millones por cierre de campo Xan a cargo de Perenco y el MEM plantea dos escenarios