Statkraft has decided to start construction of the Los Lagos hydropower plant in Chile. The construction is planned to commence in August and completion is scheduled for second half of 2022. The power plant will have an installed capacity of 51.6 MW and an annual production of 260 GWh.
The total investment cost of Los Lagos hydropower plant is estimated to approximately US$200 million.The contract for civil works has been awarded to a local consortium consisting of the three construction companies Brotec, Valko, and OBChile. The electro- and hydromechanical equipment will be delivered by Voith, who will supply the major components and construction services from their facilities in Brazil.
Los Lagos hydropower plant will be located on the Pilmaiquen River, downstream of Statkraft’s operational Rucatayo hydropower plant. The location is close to the city of Osorno, about 900 kilometers south of the capital Santiago.
