Cochrane power station

The Cochrane power station is a proposed 472 MW plant to be located in Mejillones in Chile’s northern region, Antofagasta, Region II. The project will be jointly developed by Chile's AES Gener (60% share), and Mitsubishi (40%), at a total cost of US $1.3 billion.

The project will involve the construction of two 236MW coal-fired power plants, commencing in 2013, with commercial operations expected to start in 2016. The power generated will supply copper mines in Chile.

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