Nihuil II is a 131.2MW hydro power project. It is located on Atuel river/basin in Mendoza, Argentina. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1963 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1968.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 131.2 131.2 – Active Mendoza, Argentina

Description

The project is currently owned by Pampa Energia with a stake of 100%.

Nihuil II is a reservoir based project. The gross head of the project is 180.76m. The penstock length is 395.92m. The penstock diameter is 4.7m. The project generated 380 GWh of electricity.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 1963 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1968.

Contractors Involved

GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines, each with 22MW nameplate capacity.

GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of francis turbines, each with 25.6MW nameplate capacity.

GE Renewable Energy supplied 4 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 22 MVA.

GE Renewable Energy supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 25.6 MVA.

Methodology

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