Environment

Energía del Pacífico is committed to environmental responsibility in its operations as well as through partnerships with local environmental stakeholders.

In order to uphold compliance with national and international environmental standards in its operations, EDP regularly monitors water quality, stationary source emissions, and noise and vibration activity. 

EDP prioritizes safeguarding the integrity of regional ecosystems, and monitors terrestrial and marine biodiversity in Acajutla, including fish, benthos, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals

Water quality monitoring:

Fixed source monitoring:

Noise monitoring:

As part of its marine compensation programs, EDP has developed and submerged artificial reefs off the coast of Acajutla, with the purpose of recreating habitats conducive to the reproduction of various species, such as oysters, lobsters, and fish. The construction of these artificial reefs includes the participation of local fishermen, who are not only the main beneficiaries of this initiative, but who have also received training to improve their fishing skills and the marketing of by-products.

  • Establishment of 2 turtle incubation nurseries
  • Preparation and implementation of protocol for the restoration of mangroves and reefs through on-site nurseries
  • Execution of three action plans to decontaminate the Chutia and Sensunapán rivers and Lake Coatepeque
  • Creation of artifical reefs
  • Establishment of 125 hectares of agroforestry systems
  • Conservation of Los Cóbanos ecosystems and biodiversity
  • Development of a green economic alternative for the local fishing sector through the conservation and sighting of whales and dolphins
  • Community education campaign on habitat protection of the black-eyed frog