# USTDA Partners with Ecuador to Expand Power Investment

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has partnered with Ecuador's Agency for the Regulation and Control of Electricity (ARCONEL) to provide technical assistance aimed at enhancing Ecuador's regulatory framework to attract private investment in power generation. Awarded on September 25, 2026, this initiative supports Ecuador's energy security goals and creates procurement opportunities for U.S. companies specializing in power generation equipment, grid modernization technologies, and cybersecurity solutions.

- The technical assistance contract focuses on developing regulatory recommendations and procedures to facilitate private sector participation in Ecuador's electricity sector.
- Procurement professionals should note the potential demand for U.S. suppliers of advanced power generation and grid technologies in Ecuador's expanding energy market.
- This partnership signals increased U.S. engagement in Latin American energy infrastructure, offering strategic opportunities for contractors with expertise in energy regulation, technology, and cybersecurity.
- Companies interested in international energy projects may benefit from aligning offerings with Ecuador's evolving regulatory environment and energy security priorities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
- Agency for the Regulation and Control of Electricity (ARCONEL)

### Vendors
- The Innovation Network, LLC (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> This technical assistance will enable Ecuador to strengthen its regulatory framework with a long-term vision, incorporating best practices, innovation, and technological solutions to address emerging challenges in the electricity sector.
> — Augusto Fabricio Porras Ortiz, Acting Executive Director, ARCONEL

### Sources
- [USTDA Partners with Ecuador to Expand Private Investment in Power Generation – USTDA](https://ustda.gov/ustda-partners-with-ecuador-to-expand-private-investment-in-power-generation/) - Ustda