Other Hydro Development in Latin America

摘要

Brazil is definitely not the only country in Latin America where hydro development work is ongoing. Below is a snapshot of hydro activity in some other countries in the region. Argentina: The 9.4 MW Salto Andersen project, in Rio Negro Province, began operating in June 2011. Investment in the project, built by Spanish group Isolux Corsan, is expected to hit US$27 million. And in October 2010, the federal government signed a contract with authorities in Neuquen province, giving the go-ahead for 640 MW Chihuido I. The plant will contain four turbines and will be developed by a temporary business union consisting of regional firms Electroingenieria, Constructora OAS and Hidrocuyo. Construction is expected to take four years.