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HH International awarded contract for Ecuador power generation expansion
- 5 hours ago (2026-05-15)
- David Flin
Electroguayas , Ecuador’s state power generator, has awarded a $20 million contract to upgrade the 90 MW Santa Elena II thermal plant to HH International of South Korea. HH International will increase the capacity of the plant to 108 MW.
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The plant came online in 2011 and comprises 53 9H21/32 model engines which use diesel for startup and then operate on fuel oil.
Electroguayas said that Santa Elena’s expansion will reduce dependence on eastern basin reservoirs and electricity imports during droughts and El Niño events as well as strengthen grid stability and voltage quality, while fast-start internal combustion engines will help meet peak demand and offset sudden supply disruptions. The company said: “Based on experiences of energy crisis scenarios in Ecuador, characterised by severe droughts that limit hydropower generation and have caused blackouts in parts of the country, this leads to efforts focused on increasing the generating fleet with alternative technologies that can provide the necessary support to cover the demand required during the dry season.”