Diamante Hydro Power Plant (‘HIDISA’)
Located on the Diamante river, in the Province of Mendoza, HIDISA holds a 30-year concession, effective since October 1994, for generating, selling, and marketing electricity from the Diamante hydroelectric system. With 388 MW, representing 0.9% of Argentina’s installed capacity, it consists of three dams and three hydroelectric power generation plants (Agua del Toro, Los Reyunos, and El Tigre). The Diamante System extends for approximately 55 km with a height between 873 m and 1,338 m above sea level. From 1990 to 2023, its annual average generation was 526 GWh, with a generation record high of 943 GWh in 2006 and a record low of 303 GWh in 2022. Pampa holds a 61% direct stake in HIDISA’s capital stock.
The following chart shows certain relevant statistical data on HIDISA:
2022 | 2023 | |
Net Generation (GWh) | 303 | 361 |
Purchases of Energy (GWh) | – | – |
Total Energy Sales (GWh) | 303 | 361 |
Average Price (US$/MWh) | 38 | 31 |
Average Gross Profit (US$/MWh) | 12 | 7 |
Note: Gross Margin before depreciation and amortization.
Technical Data
Plant | Unit | Installed Capacity (MW) | Start-Up | Type of Unit | |
HIDISA | ADTOHI | 150 | 388 | 1994 | Hydroelectric |
LREYHB | 224 | ||||
ETIGHI | 14 |