The HPPL plant started operating in the year 1999 under a 30-year concession. Located on the Limay River, in the Province of Neuquén, HPPL has an installed capacity of 285 MW distributed in 3 Kaplan type turbines, representing 0.7% of Argentina’s generation capacity. The dam is made up of loose materials with a waterproof concrete side. It has a total length of 1,045 m, a total height of 54 m at the deepest point of the foundation, and a crest of 480.2 m above sea level. Between 2000 and 2024, HPPL recorded an average annual generation of 927 GWh, with a record high of 1,430 GWh in 2006 and a record low of 494 GWh in 2016. HPPL’s concession is 100% owned by Pampa.
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The following chart shows certain relevant statistical data on HPPL:
| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Generation (GWh) | 1.060 | 890 |
| Purchases of Energy (GWh) | – | – |
| Total Energy Sales (GWh) | 1.060 | 890 |
| Average Price (US$/MWh) | 11 | 13 |
| Average Gross Profit (US$/MWh) | 4 | 5 |
Note: Gross Margin before depreciation and amortization.
Technical Data
| Unit | Installed Capacity (MW) | Start-Up | Type of Unit | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPLEHI | 285 | 1999 | Hydroelectric | Spot |
