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Néstor Kirchner-Jorge Cepernic hydroproject, Argentina

8th September 2017

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Néstor Kirchner-Jorge Cepernic hydroproject.

Location
Santa Cruz, Argentina.

Client
Secretaría de Energía y Mineria, a subsidiary of the Ministerio de Planificación Federal.

Project Description
The Néstor Kirchner-Jorge Cepernic hydroproject will use water from the Santa Cruz river to generate electricity. The hydrocomplex is also expected to produce surplus energy, which could potentially be sold to Brazil.

The Néstor Kirchner dam will be 75.5 m high, include six Francis turbines and have an installed capacity of 1 140 MW, while the Jorge Cepernic dam will be 43.5 m high, include five Kaplan turbines and have an installed capacity of 600 MW.

Jobs to Be Created
The project is expected to employ 5 000 workers during the construction stage.

Value
The project is expected to cost about $5-billion to implement.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed by 2020.

Latest Developments
The Argentina government has announced that it will directly award the contract for the 1 740 MW Kirchner-Cepernic hydrocomplex to expedite its completion, forgoing public tenders.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Secretaría de Energía y Mineria, tel +54 4349 8018.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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