Javier Moreno Hueyo, General Manager of Aguas Pacífico, said: “We are very pleased with the transparent and competitive development of this bidding process, which marks a new milestone for Aguas Pacífico. The award to Veolia, a company with a strong national and international track record in the operation of desalination plants, gives us full confidence to guarantee our clients an efficient, safe, and sustainable service, in line with the highest environmental and social standards. This new step allows us to advance in our challenge of combating drought and the effects of climate change in central Chile.”
Elier González, CEO of Veolia Chile and Peru, added: “At Veolia, we are very grateful for the trust placed in us by being selected to operate such an important project as this desalination plant, thus becoming a strategic partner in contributing to water security in the central region in the face of the challenges posed by climate change. We offer Aguas Pacífico all our experience in the operation and maintenance of this type of plant worldwide, which allows us to guarantee high standards of operational efficiency and sustainability. Without a doubt, this contract strengthens our GreenUp strategic plan, which seeks to accelerate ecological transformation through innovative solutions — in this case, in water and energy management.”
The contract begins with a support phase for the commissioning of the plant and aqueduct, followed by the Operation and Maintenance phase once the facility reaches operational capacity, producing 1,000 liters per second of desalinated water and delivering it to customers in the Valparaíso and Metropolitan Regions. Both phases are set for up to four years, with extension clauses potentially extending the contract until 2040.
The Aguas Pacífico Desalination Plant will operate using 100% renewable energy, employ 60% local labor, and supply water to Rural Sanitary Services in Limache and Olmué, areas affected by drought. The facility incorporates advanced technologies for marine intake and outfall systems to ensure environmental protection and sustainable water delivery.
This partnership reinforces Chile’s efforts to combat drought, improve water security, and adopt sustainable solutions in water and energy management, while leveraging Veolia’s extensive experience in desalination and ecological transformation projects globally.
