Uruguay Hydroelectric Project

In May 2019, the binational Salto Grande Hydroelectric plant (Argentina/Uruguay) started an IDB-funded modernization and renovation project.  This three-stage project will be developed over 30 years with the $80 million, first stage reaching completion in 2023. 
   
The Salto Grande planning commission is planning the $150 million, second stage for this project and will release six new tenders starting in mid-2023.  These six tenders will cover 85% of the work to be completed in the second stage.  
 
The tenders will include the entire renovation of four electrical substations ($60 million), electromechanical upgrades to pumps and generators ($30 million), the renovation of the control system including hardware and software upgrades ($15 million), consultancy services to support project planning and execution ($9 million) and two tenders for coastal maintenance and repair ($4.5 million each). 
 
The Salto Grande commission interested in meeting international suppliers in the hydroelectric field that could be interested in these projects prior to the tenders being released in 2023.  

For more information, please contact office.montevideo@trade.gov.