Coca Codo Sinclair Dam
| Coca Codo Sinclair Dam | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador |
| Location | El Reventador |
| Coordinates | 0°11′52″S 77°41′09″W / 0.1978°S 77.6858°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2010 |
| Opening date | 2016 |
| Construction cost | US$2.6 billion |
| Built by | Sinohydro-Andes JV |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Concrete-face rock-fill |
| Impounds | Coca River |
| Height (foundation) | 31.8 m (104 ft) |
| Length | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Commission date | 2016 |
| Hydraulic head | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Turbines | 8 x 187.5 MW Pelton turbines |
| Installed capacity | 1,500 MW (2,000,000 hp) |
The Coca Codo Sinclair Dam is a hydroelectric dam in Ecuador. It is located on the Coca River in Napo Province, 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of Quito. It is the largest energy project in Ecuador. The dam was constructed by Chinese engineering firm Sinohydro Corporation for $2.25 billion.
The plant became fully operational in November 2016. It has a capacity of 1,500 megawatts.