Lufussa
The Pavana II power plant, second of the three Lufussa power plants.
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| Industry | Electric Utilities |
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| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Honduras |
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Area served
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Honduras |
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Key people
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Luis Kafie (Founder) |
| Products | Electricity generation, transmission and distribution |
| Website | lufussa.com (English homepage) |
Luz y Fuerza de San Lorenzo Sociedad Anónima (English: San Lorenzo Light and Power Company; commonly known as Lufussa) is a Honduran energy company created in 1994, shortly after the country allowed the development of privately-owned power plants. Founded by brothers Schucry Kafie, Luis Kafie, and Eduardo Kafie, it is one of a small number of substantial energy providers in the country, with an installed capacity of 390 MW from three main power plants.
In 1993, during the government of Rafael Leonardo Callejas, Honduras made it possible for private enterprises to provide thermal energy to the country. In 1994, Lufussa was established as a power company, and Carlos Roberto Reina approved a 10-year contract and Lufussa. In 1997, Lufussa was one of three firms out of thirteen prequalified competitors to bid on a 60-megawatt government contract, ultimately splitting the contract with another Honduran energy company, EMCE. New contracts awarded via public tender were signed under the administrations of Carlos Flores and Ricardo Maduro. In March 2014, Lufussa negotiated an agreement with the Honduran government to provide 30 megawatts of energy to the country over the next two years, with production from the power plants involved being exclusive to Honduras.
In October 2015, an International Conclave organized by the Colegio de Ingenieros Mecanicos, Elétricos y Químicos de Honduras visited regional Lufussa power plants to examine thermoelectric power technology in Honduras. As of June 2017[update], Lufussa claims an installed capacity of 390 MW, in three plants - Pavana I (39.5 MW, completed 1995), II (82 MW, completed 1999), and III (267.4 MW, completed August 2004). Pavana III represents the largest private investment in the country.
Lufussa supports a variety of charitable activities in Honduras. In terms of environmental protection, Lufussa is involved in the Honduran national reforestation program, and sea turtle conservation in the Gulf of Fonseca.
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