Ecuador's shrimp industry, its largest source of export revenue, is looking to replace diesel with electricity use, a move that could increase efficiency and profitability. The government has not yet utilized a $200 million loan from CAF, approved in 2019, to fund this transition. The lack of a state entity to guarantee the loan and the absence of diesel fuel subsidies have hindered the progress of the project. The shift to electric power could potentially save the state $300 million in diesel subsidies allocated to the industry. Some private companies have already initiated self-electrification, showing promising results in efficiency and productivity. The need to speed up the process is underscored due to the industry's increasing sustainability requirements in major markets like the US and Europe.