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Strategic Projects for a Green Valley

Building on the competitive advantages of Valle del Cauca, Invest Pacific has identified key projects that can position the region as a leader in sustainability and industrial innovation. These initiatives aim to drive growth in strategic sectors under the concept of a Green Valley.



Bio-Ethylene Oxide

Why It Matters
Valle del Cauca is the national leader in bioethanol production (89% of total output), a key input for replacing petrochemical-based ethylene oxide with a sustainable alternative.


Key Fact:
Only the United States and Brazil currently have plants of this kind. Valle del Cauca has the capacity to become the third worldwide.


Expected Impact:
Drive growth in the cosmetics and personal care industry using green inputs.


Would You Like to Explore the Opportunities and Potential of Bio-Ethylene Oxide in Valle del Cauca?

Sustainable Air Fuel Plant

Why It Matters
Global demand for SAF is projected to grow from 1.5 million tons in 2024 to 350 million tons by 2050.


Regional Advantage:
Valle del Cauca offers bioethanol and 11 million tons of available biomass.


Expected Impact:
Position Valle del Cauca as a hub for the production of clean aviation fuels.


Are You Interested in Investing in Sustainable Fuels

Green Hydrogen

Why It Matters
A cornerstone of the energy transition and the production of key compounds such as ammonia (hydrogen export and fertilizer), methanol (marine fuel), LNG (natural gas), and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel).


Regional Advantage:
Valle del Cauca’s energy matrix is the most diverse in Colombia, making it an ideal hub for producing green hydrogen at more competitive prices.


Expected Impact:
Positions Valle del Cauca as a regional supplier of clean energy and industrial derivatives.


Explore opportunities in green hydrogen.

MRO Services (Aircraft Maintenance)

Why It Matters
Global demand for aircraft maintenance services continues to rise.


Regional Advantage:



  • Alfonso Bonilla Airport offers available space for new infrastructure development.

  • Strategic proximity to free trade zones and industrial parks.

  • Over 80,000 technicians and professionals trained in related fields over the past 20 years.

  • Optimal climate conditions for aviation operations, with one of the lowest records of weather-related closures among the country’s major airports.


Expected Impact:
Development of an internationally oriented aerospace cluster.


Interested in the aerospace sector?

Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport Concession

Why It Matters
In 2023, the airport handled more than 6.8 million passengers (+20% vs. 2019). It offers significant potential for infrastructure expansion and is strategically located near major airports in Latin America.


Key Fact:
440 weekly domestic flights and 75 international flights.


Next Milestone:
Concession call scheduled for January 2025, with operations projected to begin in August.


Interested in joining the next concession?