The EPC contract placed by Generación Andina comprises construction, equipment supply, electromechanical assembly and commissioning of the 8.6MW El Carmen plant, 19.8MW 8 de Agosto hydroelectric plant.

In addition to the two projects, the contract also includes the construction of a transmission line to Tingo María.

The contract is in line with company’s plans to extend its presence in South American market.

El Carmen project located in Huánuco, north-west of Lima is estimated to have annual production capacity of 141GWh, while 8 de Agosto plant in Humalíes province is expected to produce 52.3GWh per annum.