CELEC shortlists potential consultants for Chachimbiro geothermal project in Ecuador

CELEC Shortlists Consultants for Chachimbiro Geothermal Project

Three consultancies have been pre-selected for Phase 1 of the Chachimbiro geothermal project in Ecuador.

The project, located in the Urcuquí canton of Imbabura province, is moving towards its development phase with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

JICA and CELEC are expected to select the consultant responsible for initial studies and drilling before the end of 2025.

This will be Ecuador's first geothermal generation project, with a projected capacity of up to 50 MW.

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Author's summary: CELEC shortlists three consultants for Ecuador's first geothermal project.

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