Chile

With over seven years' experience in Chile, GHD is recognised for its high-quality innovative services to clients in the areas of water, energy, infrastructure, mining, technical inspection and environment. We provide feasibility, due diligence and environmental studies, project planning and economic assessments, project design, documentation and implementation management. Our office in Santiago, Chile, provides services to the rest of South America.

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GHD gained local presence in Chile in January, 2002, through the integration of the Chilean engineering services company Promina S.A. With Promina’s 10-year history in Chile and GHD’s international experience since its foundation in Australia in 1928, GHD has been able to provide its clients with international experience in a local context.

Today, the GHD Chile operation employs more than 90 people. More significant than the numbers is the diversity of skills that we provide including:

Transportation - bridges, railways, airports
Marine - marine structures, modelling
Energy - thermal, hydro and renewable power generation and transmission and distribution
Environment - contaminated land, natural resources, environmental impact assessment approvals, public consultation, management and audits, waste management and contaminated land
Water - water quality, water supply, water treatment, wastewater treatment, wastewater systems, contaminant modeling, hydrodynamic modeling, hydrology, hydraulics, catchment management, drainage
Inspections - industrial facilities, airport runway constructions, bridges, water mains and water treatment plants.

For more information, please contact the following:

Roberto Abeliuk
T: 56 2 433 5400 | F: 56 2 433 5425 | E: Email GHD in Santiago

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GHD S.A.
Avda. Apoquindo N^o. 4775
Piso 6, Oficina 601 (Torre Apoquindo)
Las Condes, Santiago
Chile

Coal to the Rescue in Chile

Chile was a country with a heavy reliance on hydropower and gas fired combined cycle. However, a crisis in the supply of gas to Chile forced many of the gas fired plants to swap to expensive imported oil as replacement fuel. The long term solution for base load power is the development of coal fired power stations and more hydropower.

GHD’s Santiago office is playing a major role in the development of new power projects in Chile and nearby Peru with significant roles in environmental permitting and project development. One of these roles is Owner’s Engineer to Colbun for the development of a 350MW coal fired power station.

Designing Ports for Easter Island

Easter Island, located in the Pacific Ocean 3700km to the west of continental Chile, is dependent on shipping to supply goods for the local population and for its growing tourism industry.

The island, however, lacks a sheltered all-weather port. Ships that arrive to the island unload goods offshore onto smaller boats. These boats unload the goods at a small-scale dock in Hanga-Piko. This system delays the delivery of goods to the island and increases transport costs.

Santa Maria Power Station, Coronel

In 2006, GHD was appointed by Colbun as their Owner’s Engineer for the development of the first 350 MW unit of the 700 MW coal fired Santa Maria Power Station at Coronel, 500 kilometres south of Santiago. Unit 1 is expected to enter commercial service in late 2010.

The first stage of the Santa Maria power plant involves a 350 MW pulverized coal combustion plant with a seawater desulfurization system, electrostatic particulate removal and low NOx burners.In addition to the Owner’s Engineer base scope services, GHD has completed a number of commissions for Colbun including:

Roberto Abeliuk

Dr Roberto Abeliuk has been involved in the consulting engineering industry for over 30 years, working internationaly as well as managing international consulting companies in Chile. Roberto’s specific area of knowledge is in the areas of water and environment where is has managed over 300 projects. Roberto has been fundamental to GHD’s growth in Chile and looks forward to further growth, not only in Chile but in South America.

Position: Operaing Centre Manager, South America
Tel: 56 2 433 5404

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Kylie Chick

Position: Business Development Manager, South America
Tel: 56 2 433 5413

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Raul Paez

Position: Inspections Manager, South America
Tel: 56 2 433 5401

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Paula Arias

Position: Infrastructure Manager, South America
Tel: 56 2 433 5409

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Eduardo Valenzuela

Position: Energy Manager, South America
Tel: 56 2 433 5433

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Karla Gonzalez

Position: Water Manager, South America
Tel: 56 2 433 5433

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Juan Carlos Moraga

Position: Environmental Manager, South America
Tel: 56 2 433 5422

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