Engineering and consulting firm AFRY has been selected by Electroperú to oversee the modernization and life extension of the Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo and Restitución hydropower plants in Peru. The project aims to upgrade systems and equipment at both facilities to maintain operational continuity and improve reliability. The contract is valued at approximately SEK 30 million.
Electroperú S.A., Peru’s state-owned energy provider, operates the Mantaro Hydroelectric Complex, which includes the 798MW Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo plant and the 210MW Restitución plant in the Andes. Built in 1973, these plants are essential to the country’s electricity generation.
The modernization effort, which began in May 2024, will last nearly three years. It includes replacing aging equipment and upgrading auxiliary systems to extend their operational life, along with training programs to ensure ongoing safety and reliability. AFRY’s role covers contract review, risk analysis, technical coordination, quality assessment, and supervision of factory and on-site testing. The firm aims to ensure that the project meets the highest technical and safety standards.
“We are proud to be Electroperú’s technical partner in this crucial project for the country’s hydropower future. With a team of highly experienced professionals committed to excellence, we are confident in ensuring a timely and successful execution of the project,” said Roland Schmidt, AFRY’s Regional Director for Latin America.
