- With an investment of USD 27 million, the new project strengthens the electrical infrastructure in southern Peru and drives economic development.
- The project incorporates artificial intelligence technology for safety management and operates in one of the highest-altitude electrical zones in Latin America, with facilities reaching up to 5,050 meters above sea level (masl).
ISA ENERGÍA in PERU, a subsidiary of ISA and a benchmark in electrical transmission, announced the start of commercial operations of the San Gabriel connection project, located in one of the country’s highest-altitude regions. Executed by Consorcio Transmantaro, the project represents a significant step forward in modernizing and reinforcing Peru’s electrical grid.
With an investment of USD 27 million, the San Gabriel connection project included the construction of 49.9 kilometers of 220 kV transmission line, the expansion of the Chilota substation, and the commissioning of the new San Gabriel substation. These facilities—located between 4,900 and 5,050 masl—mark the highest-altitude infrastructure in the company’s operations, posing technical challenges due to extreme geographic and climatic conditions that demanded maximum resilience and professionalism from the ISA ENERGÍA team.
Among its main innovations is the incorporation of an intelligent inspection system powered by artificial intelligence, capable of identifying risk conditions in real time, strengthening preventive management in safety and health, and reinforcing the company’s safety culture.
The commissioning of the San Gabriel connection project ensures reliable energy for a key mining operation in the south of the country, strengthens national electrical infrastructure, and contributes to regional economic development—driving modern, safe, and sustainable mining. With this achievement, ISA reaffirms its leadership as a reference in innovative solutions for Latin America.
“This milestone demonstrates our ability to overcome complex challenges with innovative and safe solutions, which fills us with pride and reaffirms our purpose of contributing to sustainable energy development in Latin America while generating value for society,” said Jorge Andrés Carrillo, president of ISA.
About ISA ENERGÍA in Peru
ISA ENERGÍA is a strategic player in the Peruvian electricity sector, committed to national energy integration, operational safety, and sustainability. With its experience and leadership, it promotes the development of a modern, reliable, and environmentally responsible electrical infrastructure, reaffirming its purpose of being the energy that powers the transition to a more sustainable future.