El Popal Small Hydro Power Plant
Sector: Commercial • Location: Antioquia, Colombia
Source: World Bank Group
The Colombian company HMV Ingenieros, a subsidiary of Helm Group, was awarded a 25-year contract to build and operate a small hydro power plant located in the municipality of Cocoma, Antioquia. The power plant was named PCH El Popal (19.9 MW). The electricity generated by the power plant was set to be directed to the national grid.
The sponsor created the special purpose company Popal S.A.S E
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Commercial, Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Antioquia, Colombia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- World Bank Group
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Colombian company HMV Ingenieros, a subsidiary of Helm Group, was awarded a 25-year contract to build and operate a small hydro power plant located in the municipality of Cocoma, Antioquia. The power plant was named PCH El Popal (19.9 MW). The electricity generated by the power plant was set to be directed to the national grid. The sponsor created the special purpose company Popal S.A.S E.S.P to lead the project, and committed to invest US$ 53 million in the construction of the power plant. The EPC contract was signed with the construction companies Morichal and Bajo Tierra. Construction works commenced in 2011, and operations began in March 2014. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Colombia |
State | Antioquia |
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Source | World Bank Group |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Commercial, Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2024-05-28 |
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