Central America · South America · Caribbean

Your regional specialist for industrial & utility thermal power

We design, source and deliver high-capacity generating solutions from 0.5 to 50+ MW — brand-independent, engineered to your load, and built to keep critical operations running.

"Maximum power, wherever you need it."

0.5 – 50+ MWCapacity range per project
Gas · Diesel · HFOFuel options
Plug & PlayContainerized, ready on arrival
Istmica containerized generating unit
Built for demanding sectors
Oil & GasMiningHeavy IndustryGovernment & Utility
What sets us apart

Independent engineering, not a sales catalogue

Constituted in Panama as a regional hub, Istmica Energy Group is not tied to any single manufacturer. That independence lets us specify exactly the right equipment for your site, your fuel and your budget — and support it from supply through commissioning.

Brand-independent sourcing

A wide network of vetted suppliers means we recommend what performs best for your requirement — never what we happen to hold in stock.

In-house design capability

We assess and design your power requirement end to end — load profiling, sizing, redundancy and synchronization strategy.

Full-service delivery

Supply, installation, commissioning and O&M support — containerized units dispatched and running fast, plug & play on arrival.

Product range

Industrial energy, sized to your operation

From compact containerized sets to large-scale HFO baseload plants, we deliver the format and fuel that fit your site, your uptime target and your supply chain.

Containerized diesel generating unit
Diesel — Containerized
1.1 – 2.2 MW
Format
20' HQ (1.1 MW) · 40' HQ (2.2 MW) ISO container
Protection
IP44 standard, IP54/63 optional
Control
AMF / PLC panel with ATS included
Installation
ISO container — plug & play
Acoustic
Sound-attenuated (soundproof) container

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Containerized gas generating unit
Gas — Containerized
500 kW – 1 MW
Fuel
Natural gas, associated gas, LPG
Option
Dual-fuel (gas + diesel backup)
Advantage
Lower operating cost and emissions vs diesel
Use case
Turns flare/associated gas into on-site power
Acoustic
Sound-attenuated (soundproof) container

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Large-scale HFO / gas engine
HFO & Gas — Large Scale
5 – 50+ MW
Fuel
Heavy fuel oil / residual fuel & gas
Mode
Baseload, prime power, peak shaving
Grid
Grid-connection capable — full synchronization
Use case
Utility-scale backup, industrial parks

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Standalone or synchronized — your choice of format

Containerized generating unit with access doors and control panel

Containerized plug-and-play units

Factory-integrated generating sets in transportable containers — commissioned fast and expanded module by module as demand grows.

  • Rapid deployment to remote and constrained sites
  • Highly scalable — add modules without redesign
  • Smart synchronization runs only the units you need
  • Automatic load sharing to cut fuel consumption

Standalone units

Individual generating sets for fixed installations, prime power or backup — sized precisely and integrated into your existing infrastructure.

  • Prime, continuous or standby duty
  • Configured for your voltage, frequency and controls
  • Ideal where a permanent, purpose-built plant is required
  • Fully supported by our engineering and sourcing
Engineering & design

We design the requirement, then deliver it

Most projects start not with a generator, but with a question: how much power, of what quality, and how reliably? We answer it with a structured engineering process before a single unit is specified.

Load assessment

We profile your real and projected load — peaks, base, growth and critical circuits.

System sizing

Right-sized capacity and fuel selection to match duty, site conditions and supply.

Redundancy & sync

N+1 and synchronization strategy for the uptime your operation demands.

Equipment selection

Brand-independent specification of the best-fit equipment from our supplier network.

Single-line diagram of a synchronized containerized power plant: three running gensets and a standby unit on an ATS feeding a common busbar and the facility load
Truly independent

One requirement, the whole market to solve it

Because we hold no manufacturer allegiance, we design your solution with proven equipment from the industry's leading engine and alternator builders and specify whichever best fits your duty, fuel and budget.

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Industries we serve

Reliable power where downtime is not an option

Oil & Gas

Prime and backup power for extraction, processing and remote field operations — including gas-fired units that turn associated gas into on-site power.

Mining

High-capacity, scalable plants for off-grid and grid-edge mine sites, engineered for continuous duty in demanding environments. Learn more →

Heavy Industry

Dependable process power for manufacturing, cement, steel and other energy-intensive operations where interruptions are costly.

Government & Utility

Grid support, peaking and emergency generation for public utilities and government requirements, on transparent commercial terms.

Why Istmica Energy Group

A partner you can hold to the contract

Regional specialists

Panama-based, with local knowledge across Central America, South America and the Caribbean — logistics, conditions and requirements we understand first-hand.

Truly independent

No manufacturer allegiance. Our only interest is specifying the equipment that serves your operation best.

Engineering-led

Every proposal is grounded in a real load assessment and design — not a catalogue number.

Clear commercial terms

Offers priced in USD with favorable, well-defined contract conditions that protect both parties.

Get in touch

Contact us

We work through local representatives with on-the-ground knowledge in each market. Reach the right person for your country below — for a technical enquiry, the assessment form underneath goes straight to our engineering team.

Panama · Headquarters
Michel Booden
CEO
Latin America
Michel Booden
CEO
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Tell us about your power requirement

Let's engineer the right solution

Share a few details about your site and load. Our team will review your requirement and respond with a tailored approach and a USD proposal.

Emailinfo@istmica-energygroup.com
Based in PanamaServing Central America · South America · Caribbean
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Power requirement

Fill in whatever you know — estimates are fine. Anything you leave blank, our engineers will help you determine.

Anything else

Emissions or regulatory limits, noise/acoustic requirements, indoor vs. outdoor, fuel supply & logistics, gas composition (for gas units), or any other constraints.

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