Fernando Hiriart Balderrama is a 292MW hydro power project. It is planned on Moctezuma river/basin in Hidalgo, Mexico. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under rehabilitation & modernization stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 1989 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 1996. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Comision Federal de Electricidad and Webuild. The project is currently owned by Comision Federal de Electricidad.
The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 1,360 million cubic meter. 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, is expected to be 1 in number. The penstock length will be 1,060m. The penstock diameter will be 3.5m. The project is expected to generate 1,300 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 1989. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 1996.
Contractors involved
Andritz Hydro will be the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company is expected to provide 2 units of pelton turbines, each with 146MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy is expected to supply 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is likely to be 16 MVA.
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About Comision Federal de Electricidad
Comision Federal de Electricidad is a government organization that generates, transmits, distributes and sells electric energy from power plants. It supplies electricity for residential and commercial buildings. The company is headquartered in Juarez, Federal District, Mexico.
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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