Chile has
inaugurated the Cerro Pabellon geothermal energy plant in the
northern region of Antofagasta, the first in South America, which the
government said will increase electricity services to the population.
Chilean
President Michelle Bachelet inaugurated the plant, which has an
investment of US$320 million and is also the highest plant built at
4,500 meters above sea level.
“This
is the kind of projects that do good for Chile," Bachelet
said. "It generates investments, it brings technological
innovation, it creates the basis for sustainable development and is a
strong bet for training people."
The project
is built by Italian company Enel Green Power, who have 83.65 percent
ownership, in an agreement with the Chilean National Petroleum
Company, with 16.35 percent.
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