Celeo has been awarded three groups of projects in a tender conducted by Chile’s National Electricity Coordinator, covering a total of 17 power transmission projects.
Celeo has secured three groups of power transmission projects in Chile, representing a combined reference investment of more than US$150 million (more than €134.18 million), following the opening of financial bids for an international public tender on November 3, 2026.
The tender, conducted by Chile’s National Electricity Coordinator (Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional, CEN), covered the construction and operation of new transmission infrastructure under Exempt Decrees No. 354/2025, No. 13/2025, No. 58/2024 and No. 229/2021. A total of 17 projects were awarded, with companies including Engie, Transemel, Ferrovial, Cox Chile and Alupar participating in the process. Celeo was among the companies awarded the highest number of projects.
Celeo’s awards comprise Groups 02, 04 and 05, which involve the construction of six new electrical substations and two double-circuit 66 kV transmission lines. All three groups have a 54-month implementation period.
Strengthening the transmission grid and supporting renewable energy integration
Group 02 involves the construction of the new La Calle and Cambrales substations, designed to increase electricity supply capacity for new industrial facilities and strengthen the regional grid’s ability to respond to potential emergencies. The infrastructure will also help alleviate transmission bottlenecks affecting the delivery of renewable electricity to other parts of the country.
The group was awarded an Annual Transmission Value per Segment (VATT, from its Spanish name, Valor Anual de la Transmisión por Tramo) of US$5.03 million (€4.50 million).
Group 04 includes the construction of the new Las Juntas and El Palqui substations, together with a double-circuit 66 kV transmission line connecting the two facilities. The project is intended to improve voltage stability and reduce the risk of supply interruptions in the area, while increasing the grid’s capacity to accommodate electricity generated by small- and medium-scale projects within the national power system.
The group was awarded a VATT of US$4.73 million (€4.23 million).
New infrastructure to improve electricity supply quality
Group 05 comprises the construction of the new Longovilo and Navidad substations, connected by a double-circuit 66 kV transmission line. The planned infrastructure will address existing capacity shortfalls in the electricity network and improve the quality of electricity supply for consumers in the area.
The group was awarded a VATT of US$6.57 million (€5.88 million).