Coca Codo Sinclair Dam, Hydroelectric power station in El Chaco, Ecuador
The Coca Codo Sinclair Dam spans across the Coca River, featuring eight Pelton turbines that generate 1,500 megawatts of electrical power through its concrete structure.
Construction of the dam began in 2010 after decades of planning, with Chinese company Sinohydro Corporation completing the project for 2.25 billion dollars in 2016.
The dam represents Ecuador's commitment to energy independence, employing 8,000 workers during construction and transforming the local employment landscape in Napo Province.
This facility produces 8.8 billion kilowatt-hours annually, delivering 35 percent of Ecuador's electricity needs through two 500kV transmission lines to the national grid.
The dam's operation has caused geological changes, leading to structural modifications of the Coca River bed and affecting the surrounding natural formations.
Location: El Chaco Canton
Inception: 2010
Official opening: 2016
Elevation above the sea: 1,240 m
GPS coordinates: -0.19790,-77.68499
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:55
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