CELEC shortlists potential consultants for Chachimbiro geothermal project in Ecuador

CELEC Shortlists Consultants for Chachimbiro Geothermal Project

Three consultancies have been pre-selected for phase 1 of the Chachimbiro geothermal project in Ecuador.

The project, located in the Urcuquí canton of Imbabura province, is expected to have a capacity of up to 50 MW, making it the first geothermal generation project in Ecuador.

The selection is supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ecuadorian Electric Corporation (CELEC), with the chosen consultant to be announced before the end of 2025.

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Author's summary: CELEC selects consultants for Ecuador's first geothermal project.

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ThinkGeoEnergy ThinkGeoEnergy — 2025-10-13