Nestor Kirchner-Jorge Cepernic Complex

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Nestor Kirchner-Jorge Cepernic Complex is a complex of hydroelectric power plants with varying statuses, none of which are currently operating, in Argentina.

The complex consists of the following projects:

Complex Details

Table 1: Project-level details for Nestor Kirchner-Jorge Cepernic Complex

Project name Status Commissioning year Nameplate capacity Technology type Owner
Jorge Cepernic hydroelectric plant construction[1] 2027 (planned)[2] 360.0 MW[1] Conventional storage[3] UTE Represas Patagonia [100%][4]
Néstor Kirchner hydroelectric plant shelved[1] – 950.0 MW[5] Conventional storage[3] UTE Represas Patagonia [100%][4]

Location

Table 2: Location details for Nestor Kirchner-Jorge Cepernic Complex

Project name Location River Coordinates (WGS 84)
Jorge Cepernic hydroelectric plant Santa Cruz, Argentina[6] Río Santa Cruz[7] -50.1859, -70.1245 (exact)[6]
Néstor Kirchner hydroelectric plant Santa Cruz, Argentina[6] Río Santa Cruz[1] -50.2128, -70.7833 (exact)[6]

The map below shows the exact locations of the projects in the complex:

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 https://chubutline.com/hidroelectricas-retoman-la-construccion-de-la-represa-la-barrancosa-en-santa-cruz/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ https://canal12web.com/santa-cruz-mantiene-la-gestion-ante-nacion-por-represas-hidroelectricas-2/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20220625044853/https://www.ippjournal.com/news/ipptoday-2-argentina-approves-1-310-mw-nestor-kirchner-jorge-cepernic-hydro-complex. Archived from the original on 2022-06-25. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20220112105407/https://ukranews.com/en/news/825160-china-helps-fulfill-argentina-s-energy-dream-with-world-s-southernmost-hydroelectric-dams. Archived from the original on 2022-01-12. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ https://observatorio.energia-argentina.com.ar/page_proyecto.php. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20220625001211/https://www.enerdata.net/publications/daily-energy-news/approval-kirchner-cepernic-hydropower-complex-argentinian-government.html. Archived from the original on 2022-06-25. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230616003659/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/visita-por-el-proyecto-de-la-represa-gobernador-jorge-cepernic. Archived from the original on 2023-06-16. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)