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Hidroelectrica Rio Lajas

Sector: Hydro • Location: Alajuela, Costa Rica

Source: World Bank Group

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The first project of Hidroelectrica Rio Lajas consisted of a 10 MW hydro power plant located in San Ramon River. The project reached its financial closure at the beginning of 1997, becoming the fourth private power project in Costa Rica. The total cost was estimated at US$ 16 million. The developer is a consortium led by Hydro-Quebec International and including other Costa Rican companies.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Commercial
Location
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
World Bank Group

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The project “Hidroelectrica Rio Lajas” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydro sector, located in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Taiyo aggregates data on it from World Bank Group.

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The first project of Hidroelectrica Rio Lajas consisted of a 10 MW hydro power plant located in San Ramon River. The project reached its financial closure at the beginning of 1997, becoming the fourth private power project in Costa Rica. The total cost was estimated at US$ 16 million. The developer is a consortium led by Hydro-Quebec International and including other Costa Rican companies.

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Costa Rica

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Alajuela

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Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Commercial

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2024-05-27

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