- Veolia secures a four-year contract for Chile's first desalination plant, with extensions possible until 2040.
- The plant will produce 1,000 L/s of desalinated water, using 100% renewable energy.
- A 105 km aqueduct will transport water to Valparaíso and Metropolitan Regions.
- The project involves a US$1.2 billion investment, backed by green credit certification.
Contract Award
Veolia has been awarded a four-year contract to operate and maintain the Aguas Pacífico desalination plant in Valparaíso, Chile. The contract includes potential extensions through 2040 and covers both the plant and a 105 km pumping system.
Project Details
The desalination plant, the first of its kind in Chile, will produce 1,000 liters per second of desalinated water. The project is designed to address water scarcity issues in the Valparaíso and Metropolitan Regions, utilizing 100% renewable energy and advanced marine intake and outfall systems to protect the ocean environment.
Investment and Infrastructure
The project represents a US$1.2 billion investment, secured with green credit certification and a high sustainability rating. It includes the construction of a seawater desalination plant in Puchuncaví and a 105-kilometer aqueduct reaching Quilapilún in the Metropolitan Region.
Local Impact
The operation will employ 60% local labor and deliver water to Rural Sanitary Services in areas affected by drought, such as Limache and Olmué. This initiative aims to enhance water security and support the region's adaptation to climate change.
