Mazar is a 170MW hydro power project. It is located on Paute river/basin in Azuay, Ecuador. 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 2005 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2010. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Hidropaute and Webuild. The project is currently owned by Corporacion Electrica del Ecuador with a stake of 100%.
Mazar is a reservoir based project. The gross head of the project is 159m. The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, are 1 in number. The penstock length is 56m. Mazar underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2023-2024.
The hydro power project consists of 2 turbines, each with 85MW nameplate capacity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2005 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2010.
Contractors involved
Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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About Webuild
Webuild SpA (Webuild) is a heavy construction contractor. It executes 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 carries out underground works, and civil engineering works for waste-to-energy plants and environmental protection projects. The company also undertakes concession activities related to motorways, metros, and car parks. Webuild primarily serves water, renewable energy, transport, and urban infrastructure sectors. The company has operations in several countries across Europe, North America, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Webuild is headquartered in Milan, Italy.
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