GDF Suez launches $460 million hydro plant in Panama

GDF Suez has started full commercial operation of the last unit of the Dos Mares hydro plant in Panama.

Dos Mares is a 118 megawatt run-of-the river plant consisting of three power plants called Gualaca, Lorena and Prudencia.

Two power plants came on line in 2011 and the third one was commissioned recently. Dos Mares is situated in the Chiriqui Province in Panama and represents an investment of approximately $460 million.



Source: 4-traders