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Dos Mares Hydroelectric
Project
*Dos Mares Hydroelectric Complex
Project type
New Construction- 3 Powerplants of de 25, 35 y 55 MW, channels and reservoirs
Core Contributions
Schedule Development, Schedule Management, Project Controls
Construction Value
$157 Million
Location
Chiriquí Province, Panamá
Date
2009-2010
Industry
Energy
The Dos Mares Hydroelectric Project was a massive energy infrastructure initiative involving the construction of three power plants with a combined capacity of 115 MW. This complex multi-site development required the seamless integration of heavy civil engineering and high-precision mechanical systems, including the construction of expansive water channels, reservoirs, and spillway structures. The project’s technical scope encompassed the delivery of critical power generation components—such as penstocks and powerhouses—alongside essential supporting infrastructure like bridges and MEP systems, all designed to harness regional water resources for sustainable energy production.
Managing the project controls for this development centered on the rigorous synchronization of earthworks and civil construction with specialized hydroelectric milestones. This involved the detailed scheduling and tracking of the PEAD channel construction and spillway installations to ensure structural integrity and operational readiness. By establishing a robust reporting framework, the project controls effort provided the owner with comprehensive monthly updates that bridged the gap between field progress and financial planning.
Through the use of advanced project analytics, including efficiency and performance indices, the management team was able to maintain high-level visibility over the project’s trajectory. This included sophisticated weather forecasting and impact analysis to proactively mitigate environmental risks to the construction timeline. By coordinating regular control meetings and synthesizing complex data into actionable project statistics, the process ensured that the three-plant system was delivered as a unified, high-performance energy asset.


