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Coca Codo Hydroelectric Project - Sinclair

Why is this a priority project for ICAA?

The mega project will be built on ancestral lands belonging to indigenous Cofán people, where there was a push for ecotourism to take full advantage of the scenic beauty that is offered by Cascada de San Rafael.  GTI-ICAA considers it necessary to know the project in order to contribute appropriate environmental standards in line with the plan of Cofán village life and sustainable development in the region.

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Location

The area where the plant will be located is 390 square kilometers, comprising part of the plateau to the right of the Coca River, between El Salado and site Codo Sinclair. It goes into Simón Bolívar, Guangzhou Gonzalo Pizarro, Sucumbios Province, Ecuador.

Project purpose

The purpose is to construct and operate a hydroelectric power plant at an installed power of 1,500 megawatts (MW). This project seeks to provide electricity to three cities: Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca at the same time. This represents 55% of the energy the country needs. Such power is greater than 1074 MW generated by the central grid.

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