Strengthening the resilience of Central America's electricity infrastructure

The project involves highly specialised technical teams supporting construction, expansion, maintenance, functional testing and commissioning activities at electricity transmission facilities, including work on energised substations and critical assets essential to the continuity of supply. 

Applus+ technical scope includes supervision and quality management of electromechanical works, technical inspection of electrical installations, quality control, switching coordination, support during testing and energisation, document management, and industrial safety and occupational health supervision, ensuring that each intervention is carried out in accordance with strict technical and regulatory standards. 

In electricity transmission systems, particularly in energised facilities, the execution of technical works is highly critical, as any deviation can compromise service continuity, personnel safety and grid stability. 

Specialised supervision of critical energy assets 

In this context, Applus+ brings its expertise to the supervision of complex works at high-voltage substations and transmission corridors, supporting the execution of switching operations, verifying compliance with operating procedures and contributing to the proper implementation of expansion and modernisation works. 

The project’s main activities include: 

• Technical supervision of works at transmission substations. 

• Specialised support during work on energised facilities. 

• Verification of compliance with electrical safety procedures. 

• Inspection of electromechanical installation and associated works. 

• Schedule monitoring and quality control. 

• Technical coordination for functional testing and commissioning. 

• Operational risk assessment and definition of preventive measures. 

• Preparation of technical reports and specialised recommendations. 
   

Reducing risks and strengthening the continuity of electricity supply 

For electricity infrastructure operators, one of the main risks in transmission projects is the possibility of unplanned outages, failures during energisation, occupational accidents or technical non-compliance, events that can have operational, economic and regulatory impacts. 

Applus+ involvement helps manage these risks through a model based on specialised technical supervision, inspection, operational risk analysis, quality control and operational support. 

With its expertise in high-voltage systems and transmission assets, Applus+ contributes to the development of safer, more reliable and resilient electricity networks, prepared to support the expansion of the system, increase transmission capacity and integrate new infrastructure and renewable generation across Central America.