GEOLOGY AND MINING
 
 
Project Name and Description
Relevant Information
Petén Integrated Development Plan. Phase 1
 An appraisal of petroleum exploration and extraction possibilities and potentials was produced as a part of the Plan. Mining possibilities were also reviewed. Effects of oil extracting activities on the environment and, especially, the tropical forest were also analyzed
Location:
Santa Elena, Petén 		Starting date: August, 1989
   Contractor:
AHT - APESA		 Ending date: February, 1992
Contractee:
KfW 		Total personnel: 19 (APESA)
Ecological Evaluation of the Maya Biosphere Reserve.
An analysis of oil exploration concessions was made and an appraisal of exploration activities was carried out, as part of the identification of potential threats to the ecological integrity of the reserve.
    Location:
Santa Elena, Petén 		Starting date: May, 1993
Contractor:
APESA 		Ending date: January, 1994
Contractee:
TNC - USAID		 Total personnel: 11
Land Use Study of the Trifinio Pilot Project Area (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras)
A descriptive analysis of the geology of the region was included as one of the chapters of the study. A geological map of the region was compiled and the information of both of these was used to determine geomorphologic conditions of the area. This was incorporated into the conflicting and potential land use analysis
   Location:
Esquipulas, Guatemala		 Starting date: May, 1994
Contractor:
APESA		 Ending date: October, 1994
Contractee:
European Commission		 Total personnel: 9
Land Use Study and Ecological Appraisal of the Ixcan and Northern Verapaz Area
A geologic analysis was made on the percentage of karstification of the basically calcareous formations that comprise almost the whole area, as the most important aspect of regional physiography. The potential of oil exploration expanded activities was also appraised.
   Location:
Playa Grande, Quiché		 Starting date: June, 1998
Contractor:
APESA 		Ending date: August, 1999
Contractee:
CHF - USAID 		Total personnel: 12
Urban Study for Housing Settlement Possibility In Guatemala City
The study was based on an IRS-1C-PAN monochromatic image of high resolution, and a risk analysis based on known geology of the area. This risk analysis included fault formation appraisal for seismic risk,as well as slope and mother rock conditions for soil stability and landslide risk analysis.
   Location:
Guatemala City 		Starting date: September, 1999
Contractor:
APESA 		Ending date: February, 2000
Contractee:
FOGUAVI - BID		 Total personnel: 8
Land Use Analysis of the Baja Verapaz Area
 The geologist supplied information to the agronomist to assist in land use classification. Geology of the area was fully described in the study. Mining activities and potential was also described
   Location:
Salamá,, Baja Verapaz		 Starting date: May, 1992
Contractor:
APESA 		Ending date: February, 1993
Contractee:
GTZ 		Total personnel: 10
Trinational Program for the Sustainable Development of the Upper Lempa River Watershed
A geophysicist was assigned to the project to describe the regional geologic and tectonic framework: volcanic and seismic threats, faulting patterns, geology and degree of erosion matrix. Disaster recommended reduction and prevention measures.
   Location:
Esquipulas, Guatemala		 Starting date: January, 2000
Contractor:
Interconsult-APESA- Noragric 		Ending date: January, 2001
Contractee:
IDB		 Total personnel: 11 (APESA)