PROJECT PORTFOLIO 2026
National Agency for Alliances for Economic Infrastructure Development
ANADIE
National Agency for the Development of Economic Infrastructure Alliances
Decentralized State entity with its own assets
Created under Decree 16-2010 of the Congress of the Republic Law on Alliances for the Development of Economic Infrastructure and its Regulation of the Law on Alliances (Government Agreement 360-2011).
Promotes projects for Alliances for the Development of Economic Infrastructure known as Public-Private Partnerships -PPP-.
Transparent projects with high quality and service standards.
Requested by State Contracting Institutions -SCI-.
What is a Public-Private Partnership?
"A long-term contract between a public party and a private party for the development and/or management of a public asset or service, in which the private party bears significant risk and significant responsibility in management during the life of the contract, and remuneration is significantly linked to the performance and/or the demand or use of the asset or service."*
*Definition from the World Bank PPP Reference Guide
Infrastructure contracting modalities in Guatemala
1
State Contracting Law
Traditional Contract
2
Concession
3
Privatization
1
Municipal Code
Municipal Concession
1
Decree 16-2010 Alliances Law
Public—Private Partnership
Risk Allocation in PPPs
Traditional Public Works
Public Sector
  • Terms and specifications
  • Design
  • Financing
  • Operation
  • Maintenance
Private Sector
  • Construction
Contracts from 1 to 3 years. Cost and time overruns.
Public-Private Partnership
Public Sector
  • Terms and specifications
  • Definition of standards
Private Sector
  • Design
  • Construction
  • Financing
  • Operation
  • Maintenance
Contracts up to 30 years
PROJECT PORTFOLIO 2026
Under Construction
Escuintla – Puerto Quetzal Highway Project
Rehabilitation, construction of complementary works, operation and maintenance of the road section connecting Escuintla with Puerto Quetzal (CA-9 South "A") from kilometer 60.9 to 102.1.
Estimated Investment
USD 154 million
Status
● Under Construction
Revenue
Toll
Benefits
  • Improved safety, comfort, and travel times.
  • Increased competitiveness by improving efficiency in the circulation of private and cargo vehicles.
  • Use of cutting-edge technology to improve transport operation and safety.
  • Generation of 1700 direct and indirect jobs.
Works included
  • Rehabilitation of more than 41 kilometers of road and incorporation of acceleration and deceleration lanes.
  • Construction of 7 overpass distributors and 2 bridges.
  • Installation of footbridges and construction of bus stops.
  • Installation of security cameras and lighting in strategic locations.
  • Construction, renovation, and construction of weigh and dimension stations.
  • Construction of a fruit market.
  • Implementation of socio-environmental mitigation measures.
State Administrative Center -CAE-
Design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of 4 buildings, which will house State offices for approximately 12,000 employees.
Estimated Investment
USD 270 million
Status
Updating feasibility studies to launch prequalification in 2025
Revenue
Availability payments - commercial income
Benefits
  • Estimated future savings of Q350 million/year for the State.
  • Application of sustainability strategies and efficient resource management.
  • Improvement in State efficiency in providing services.
Works included
  • Construction of 4 buildings and 4 basements with capacity to house more than 60 public institutions.
  • Mixed-use areas, promoting service, commerce, cultural and heritage themes.
  • Design of work under sustainability certification parameters.
Port Projects: Santo Tomás de Castilla
Liquid Bulk Terminal
Design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a port terminal specialized in the loading and unloading of liquid bulk materials, such as: Petroleum derivatives, edible oils, and chemical products.
Estimated Investment
USD 100 million
Status
In process of complementary feasibility studies
Revenue
Fees
Benefits
  • Improves the competitiveness and service of the Port Company.
  • Maximizes cargo capacity and utilization of transport resources.
  • Efficiency in management and administration costs, and improvement in operational safety.
  • Implementation of cutting-edge technology.
  • Specialized service for up to 2 vessels simultaneously.
  • Relief for the commercial dock.
Works Included
  • Construction of platform infrastructure and berths to serve several vessels simultaneously.
  • Installation of specialized piping for loading and unloading liquid bulk materials.
  • Specific dredging of the area defined for bulk carrier type vessels.
Cruise Terminal
Design, construction, operation, and maintenance of an exclusive cruise terminal in Santo Tomás de Castilla Port, with the capacity to receive two cruise ships simultaneously.
Estimated Investment
USD 50 million
Status
In process of complementary feasibility studies
Revenue
Fees
Benefits
  • Boosts tourism through efficient service for cruise ships.
  • Attracts investment, mainly to the country's south coast.
  • Improves port efficiency.
  • Supports local development and economy.
  • Modernization of port facilities.
  • Increase in revenue from port services.
Works Included
  • Construction of platform infrastructure and berths to serve several cruise vessels simultaneously.
  • Construction of a tourist information terminal that includes migratory services, customs services, social services, banking services, art activities, souvenir sales, among others.
  • Specific dredging of the area defined for cruise ship type vessels.
Urban Transportation Projects
Metro Riel: Road interconnection and urban passenger transport on the North – South axis of Guatemala City
Construction of a rail passenger transport system that connects people from the southern and northern ends of the metropolitan area to the city center, improving urban connectivity and mobility.
Estimated Investment
USD 930 million
Status
Updating feasibility studies
Revenue
Fares + commercial revenue + state contributions
Benefits
  • Average travel time savings of approximately 41 minutes across the entire route.
  • Comfortable, safe, and exclusive track transport.
  • Integration with other existing transport systems to create mobility circuits towards the city.
  • Improved safety and comfort for users.
  • Reduction of air and noise pollution.
  • Reduction of public costs for road maintenance.
Works Included
  • Construction of 20 stations and 29 overpasses.
  • Rolling stock: 35 metro-type trains, 20.5 km of railway.
  • Construction of multimodal bridges including space for public transport and bicycles.
  • Utilization of the railway right-of-way, with the capacity to extend it to other axes.
Modernization, Security, and Efficiency of La Aurora International Airport
Modernization of La Aurora International Airport, through the incorporation of significant improvements in terms of service quality, security, and operational capacity.
Estimated Investment
USD 158 million
Status
Feasibility studies and pre-qualification bases approved
Revenue
Airport fees + commercial revenue
Benefits
  • Efficiency in operating and maintenance costs.
  • Increased capacity and improved safety of the airfield.
  • Strengthening of the country's image.
  • Increase in connectivity and attraction of new airlines.
  • Economic growth facilitating business, tourism, and VFR (Visiting, friend & relatives) traffic.
Works Included
  • Construction of taxiway and rapid exits.
  • Investment in information systems and infrastructure.
  • Improvement of cargo platform.
  • Construction of building for passenger reception.
  • Renovation of wastewater treatment plant.
Mass Public Passenger Transport System for the East-West Axis of the Metropolitan Area of Guatemala
Implementation of a BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) public transport system, connecting the municipalities of Mixco and Guatemala City, from Calzada San Juan to Boulevard Los Próceres.
Estimated Investment
USD 333 million
Status
Pre-feasibility studies
Revenue
Transport fares - commercial revenue - state revenue
Benefits
  • Improvement in the quality, safety, and comfort of public transport.
  • Reduction in travel times for users.
  • Transfer and interconnectivity with other public transport systems along the axis.
  • Attraction of new land uses and increase in land value.
  • Use of environmentally responsible technology.
Works Included
  • Coverage of 14 kilometers of route, connecting with other transport options.
  • Construction of 23 stations to offer proximity and coverage along the entire route.
  • Construction of complementary works including 3 elevated sections and 2 underground sections.
  • Incorporation of technologies for integrated payment and traffic control systems.