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IMPSA begins hydroelectric rehabilitation in Venezuela
The Argentine-American engineering firm IMPSA has officially commenced a modernization and rehabilitation project for the Macagua and Tocoma hydroelectric plants in Bolívar state, Venezuela. The initiative aims to recover 672 megawatts (MW) of electrical generation capacity over a 24-month period to stabilize the national power grid.
The project involves several phases. In the Macagua plant, work will focus on units 4, 5, and 6 to restore 240 MW, with the first 80 MW turbine expected to be operational by December 2026. In the Tocoma plant, the project targets units 1 and 2 to provide an additional 432 MW through the installation of high-efficiency Kaplan turbines.
Venezuelan authorities, including acting president Delcy Rodríguez and Electricity Minister Rolando Alcalá, stated the total investment by the Venezuelan state exceeds 300 million dollars. The project has been observed by U.S. officials, including Chargé d’Affaires John Barrett, and is part of a broader effort to mitigate the country's ongoing energy crisis.
Entities
Corpoelec · Delcy Rodríguez · GE Vernova · GE Vernova Inc. · IMPSA · John Barrett · Macagua Hydroelectric Plant · Scott Strazik · Tocoma Hydroelectric Plant · Venezuela
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- [● 9 SOURCES] The project aims to recover 672 MW of capacity within 24 months. espiganoticias.net · notifalcon.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · primeraedicioncol.com · www.diarioeltigrense.com · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The project involves cooperation between representatives from Venezuela, Argentina, and the United States. espiganoticias.net · notifalcon.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · primeraedicioncol.com · www.diarioeltigrense.com · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The first 80 MW turbine at Macagua is scheduled to be operational in December 2026. notifalcon.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · www.diarioeltigrense.com · 2001online.com · nuevodia.com.ve · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Tocoma plant will receive two Kaplan turbines providing 432 MW. notifalcon.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · www.diarioeltigrense.com · 2001online.com · nuevodia.com.ve
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Macagua rehabilitation includes units 4, 5, and 6 to restore 240 MW. espiganoticias.net · www.rionegro.com.ar
- [● 9 SOURCES] IMPSA has begun rehabilitation and modernization of the Macagua and Tocoma hydroelectric plants. espiganoticias.net · notifalcon.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · primeraedicioncol.com · www.diarioeltigrense.com · +4 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] GE Vernova is waiting for payment from Venezuela before starting electrical grid repairs. contrapunto.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The total investment for the Macagua and Tocoma projects exceeds 300 million dollars. notifalcon.com · www.diarioeltigrense.com · 2001online.com · nuevodia.com.ve
- [● 4 SOURCES] IMPSA has begun rehabilitation work on the Macagua and Tocoma hydroelectric plants. espiganoticias.net · ecocuyo.com · www.el-carabobeno.com · www.rionegro.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The total investment for the projects exceeds 300 million dollars. notifalcon.com · www.diarioeltigrense.com · nuevodia.com.ve
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The project will require the hiring of more than 1,000 workers. espiganoticias.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] The project aims to recover 672 megawatts of capacity within 24 months. espiganoticias.net · ecocuyo.com · www.el-carabobeno.com · www.rionegro.com.ar