The Alluriquín Hydroelectric Power Plant has resumed operations with all three of its generation units following the completion of its first annual preventive maintenance. The plant, which has a capacity of 204 megawatts, is the largest facility within the Toachi-Pilatón Hydroelectric Complex. According to officials, this marks a significant recovery for the site after 14 years of inactivity.
The maintenance was carried out by technicians from Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador (CELEC EP), specifically from the Hidrotoapi business unit. The work took place after 4,000 hours of continuous operation and lasted two months. It included a thorough review of key components such as turbines, generators, transformers, and auxiliary equipment to ensure reliable operation.
While one unit underwent maintenance, the other two continued to generate electricity, preventing any interruption in production. The preventive nature of this maintenance aimed to identify and address potential damage or wear in advance.
All three units are now fully operational and contribute to strengthening Ecuador’s National Interconnected System, particularly during periods when water levels are low. The Alluriquín plant works alongside Sarapullo (49 MW) and the Toachi mini-plant (1.4 MW), together providing a total output of 254.4 MW. Located on Ecuador’s Pacific slope, these plants complement those on the Amazonian side by supporting energy supply during dry seasons.
“The Government of El Nuevo Ecuador reinforces its commitment to promote national development by delivering clean energy,” according to an official statement.
