BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA -- With the expansion of the energy distribution capacity, the seven transformers will provide more comfort and safety to the local population.

WEG have recently announced that they will be supplying four substations scheduled for commissioning in the Barranquilla region in the coming months with seven of their transformers. Regarded as essential for the substation operation, all transformers will be permanently connected.

According to the company, this supply to INGEMA should directly impacts the local development as it should considerably improve the reliability of the local electricity grid. 

"INGEMA is a key construction company in Colombia and this partnership opens the door for future WEG project negotiations, which will further strengthen our presence in the country and in Latin America," a WEG spokesperson said.

"Effective communication, values and professionalism define our partnership with WEG, in addition to having contributed to my knowledge and skills learning curve, bringing confidence and meeting expectations at every stage of the acquisition process. We thank WEG for being part of the electricity sector transformation on the Atlantic coast, benefiting and providing comfort to each of the Barranquilla residences," said Andrea Cantillo, INGEMA´s Electromechanical Coordinator.

Source: WEG