Name of the Project
Achiras wind power project.

Location
The project is located in the department of Rio Cuarto, near the city of Achiras, in the province of Córdoba, Argentina.

Client
Central Puerto.

Project Description
The project entails the construction and operation of a 48 MW wind farm, a transformation substation and a 17 km transmission line connecting the plant and its substation to the national grid.

The wind farm will comprise fifteen 3.2 MW wind turbine generators, each linked to the on-site 33 kV collector switchgear.

Potential Job Creation
About 110 workers will be required during peak construction, and about six during operations.

Value
$80-million.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Milicic (contractor) and Ventus (owner’s engineer).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Central Puerto, tel +54 11 4317 5000 or email info@centralpuerto.com.