Techint Completes Major Chilean Water System for Copper Hub
Techint has completed a $1 billion project to build a water system transporting water from Punta Patache to the Collahuasi mining operations in Chile. The infrastructure includes multiple pumping and drainage stations, and a lengthy pipeline, ensuring operational continuity for two decades by supporting a coastal desalination plant.
- Country:
- Chile
Techint, a construction firm, announced the completion of a major water system in northern Chile, designed to transport sea water to one of the world's largest copper deposits, Collahuasi. The project is part of a $1 billion infrastructure initiative.
The system, constructed over the past year, consists of five pumping stations, six drainage stations, and a 194-kilometer-long pipeline with a large diameter. It aims to support the mining operations by ensuring a regular water supply for the next two decades.
This infrastructure feeds into a coastal desalination plant developed by Acciona, meant to supply over 1,000 liters per second. Despite abundant facilities, Collahuasi's copper production fell to 406,100 tons in 2025, a decline attributed to less favorable ore quality.
Google News