ALTO MAIPO HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT

Client: AES Gener S.A.

Location: Cajón del Río Maipo, Región Metropolitana.

Project Description

The Alto Maipo Hydroelectric Project contemplates the construction and operation of two run-of-the-river power plants, Alfalfal II (264 MW) and Las Lajas (267 MW), located in the upper area of the Maipo River in the central zone mountain range. The installed power of the project reaches 531 MW, with an average annual generation of 2,465 Gwh/year. It is expected to begin its operations during 2013.

Our Participation

We participated in the design stage by revising and validating the geological engineering of the underground excavations at a basic design level. Furthermore, we will participate as a consultant and contractor counterpart during the construction stage by revising and validating tunnel structure decisions.