Chivor is a 1,000MW hydro power project. It is located on Bata river/basin in Boyaca, Colombia. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 1970 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1977. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Webuild. The AES and Others are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 99% and 1% respectively.
Chivor is a reservoir based project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 569.64 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project is 756m. The penstock length is 8,000m. Chivor underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2019-2020, 2021-2024. The project generated 4,015 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 6 turbines, each with 125MW nameplate capacity.
The project has 6 electric generators installed at the site. The generator capacity is 140 MVA.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1970 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1977.
Contractors involved
ATB Riva Calzoni was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of pelton turbines, each with 125MW nameplate capacity.
Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 140 MVA.
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About Webuild
Webuild SpA (Webuild), is a heavy construction contractor. It specializes in executing large and complex projects. The company offers design, engineering and construction services for dams, hydroelectric plants, canals, railways, metros, bridges, roads, motorways, civil and industrial buildings and airports. It also executes underground works, and civil engineering works for waste-to-energy plants and environmental protection projects. The company also carries out concession activities related to motorways, metros and car parks. Webuild primarily serves water, renewable energy, transport and urban infrastructure sectors. It has operations in several countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Webuild is headquartered in Milan, Italy.
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