KEY DREAM TEAM MEMBERS
Special thanks to God YHWH, the hand behind every good thing on earth. To family members; Ana Ramírez, Kenneth and Connie Sandoval, Yosselin Hernández, Roberto Pierri and
Hugo Quinto for their foundational work, efforts and unwavering
commitment the quiet strength behind everything we have built.
Our team has 30+ years of combined experience in renewable and conventional energy across Guatemala, El Salvador, Belize and the Dominican Republic — executing hydro, gas, solar, biomass, pyrolysis, agribusiness, fertilizers, plasma gasification, coal, biofuels, mining, and geothermal projects. We've managed large-scale investments with proven results.
We partner with leading geothermal technology providers (including Molten Salt patent holders) and global firms with a track record in traditional and non-traditional geothermal plants. We also work with world-renowned companies and consultants providing financial and technical support for large-scale commercial projects.
Mario Sagastume / CFO - Founder
MBA, PhD in Finance, Mechanical Engineer. CEO of national and transnational companies, advisor to regional firms, with extensive experience in energy and mining industries. Certified in Environmental Impact Studies. Project Analyst and Project Developer for the National Financial Corporation.
Daniel Sagastume / CEO - Founder
Business Administrator expertise, specializing in Waste-to-Energy project development. Experienced Manager and Technology Analyst with financial and risk assessment background. Municipal Solid Waste skills who worked with the government to remediate Motagua River pollution & Zona 3 waste landfill solution.
David Morales / CTO
Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy. Mechanical and Electrical Engineer. Experienced in design, installation, assembly, operation, and maintenance of cogeneration power plants. Certified in Environmental Impact Studies. Worked in industries, cement factories, solar, sugar mills, hydroelectric, solar power plants.
Jacqueline Hazbun / Lawyer
A lawyer with expertise in the energy sector, legal contractual advisory, national tenders for energy and power, and price studies, She is dedicated to advising on aspects of Commercial Operations, Market Intelligence, and Regulations related to the energy and power sector, great knowledge in the electric market of Guatemala.
René Girón Callejas / Energy sales
MBA, Electric Engineer, Energy Purchase Power Purchase Agreement Contract Specialist, wholesale market transaction specialist, financial analisis and baseload power oriented, Extensive knowledge of electricity market requirements for electricity tenders. Worked for INDE, CNEE, EGGSA 3 of the key institutions leading the tender.
María Mérida / Electric Engineer
Electric Engineer, Active Member of IMEC (Iniciativa de Mujeres en Energía de Centroamérica), in November 2017 to connect and support women professionals in the energy industry in Central America. connect with other professionals, train themselves by improving their knowledge, get involved in projects that have an impact on society.
Luis Martínez / ETO
ETO Electric Technical Officer
MBA, Electric Engineer with great experience on Installation, Maintenance, Operation of Power Plants in Guatemala and Dominican Republic, Power Specialist, Transmission Lines, Substations, Biomass/Coal expert.
Danny Sandoval Chou-jó / Founder
Marketing director, board member, founder with a track record of leading seed fundraising efforts for our company, as well as other socially impactful oriented organizations. California based, has a deep passion for technology. Active investor and entrepreneur.
Julio García / Electric Maintenance
Expertise in Steam Generators, Hydroelectric power stations, Rural Electrification, knowledge in Legal Electric Framework, Transmission Lines Supervisor, Worked for INDE (National Institute of Electrification), expertise on Cooling Towers.
Otto García / Geothermal Expert
Geological Engineer with a Master Degree in Geothermal Energy, Manager at Inde, was General Manager at National Electrification Institute of Guatemala, great field experience in Geothermal projects in the region including Guatemala, El Salvador, New Zeland, and others.
Luis Mérida / Geothermal Expert
Chemical Engineer with a Master's degree in Geothermal energy and M.Sc.Renewable Energies Expertise in drilling and production testing of wells, direct-use applications of geothermal energy, social and economic ventures derived from waste heat for nearby communities.
Benjamin Traskunov / Hydrogen
P.E., PMP, is a consultant with an M.Eng. in Renewable/Energy Engineering (Politecnico di Milano) and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Expert in hydrogen stations & infrastructure. Team leadership, Python/Pandas, . Author of industry articles and speaker.
Alejandro Ramírez / Logistics
MsC, recognized businessman in the logistics, fertilizer, import fuels, energy, beverage and food and agricultural industries. With experience in the importation of machinery and lots of goods, transportation logistics at high scale, merging and acquisitions.
Thermal Core 502 / Story Teller
Legendary geothermal hero in molten salt, closed-loop, deep drilling, heat transfer, energy and volcanic industries. With mastery in the circulation of superhot fluids, thermal transfer, high-scale super hot rock heat logistics, lava pizza lover and magma chamber studies.
Environmental Engineer Position
You care about zero emissions, zero earthquakes, and real solutions. We build advanced geothermal with no fracking. Your job: permits, compliance, monitoring, and making sure we stay clean and safe. Be part of our dream team. Let´s have a talk.
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