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The company has established itself as a reference in all of the sectors in which it carries out its activities thanks to its impeccable track record
13 September, 2017 – Abengoa (MCE: ABG/P:SM), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has recently celebrated its 30 years of activity in Chile, the country where its presence was formalized on 10th August, 1987.
However, it was in 1984, and despite the fact that the country had just gone through a severe crisis, when Abengoa started to consider Chile as the country of great potential that it proved itself to be a few years later.
The first works undertaken by the company were carried out in collaboration with the local company Bosch SA, by means of a joint venture. They involved developing power supply systems for the camp set up for the construction of the Pehuenche Hydraulic Plant, and the Buin – Los Almendros 220 kv line, the latter already saw Abengoa providing the workforce.
Following this, contracts were won with some mining firms including Disputada de Las Condes, where transmission and power systems were built. 1992 was the year that saw Abengoa Chile become the main labour supplier for Telefónica and installed half of the country’s telephone network during this decade.
At the same time, Abengoa also managed to position itself in Chile’s electricity sector and constructed the first power transmission systems in which Abengoa, in addition to being responsible for the design and engineering, the process of obtaining regulatory approval as well as the construction, owned the project and was also in charge of its operation and maintenance. These first projects such as Abenor, Araucana and Huepil, were the very first of their kind both in the country and for Abengoa.
Over the next decade, Abengoa Chile secured its position in the electric power transmission sectors, as well as engineering and construction in general, thanks to its involvement in all types of projects: electrical, civil, hydraulic, mechanical and mining, and thereby became a reference point in many niche markets.
Today Abengoa Chile is renowned for its impeccable 30-year track record in all of the sectors in which it carries out its activities, having received numerous awards and honours. To be highlighted are the excellence in occupational health and safety awards, and today Abengoa Chile has the lowest accident rates in the industry, in a category that includes the mining industry.
About Abengoa
Abengoa (MCE: ABG/P:SM) is an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the infrastructures, energy and water sectors. (www.abengoa.com)
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