Olaya

It is about 100 km from Medellín, 500 meters above sea level, and has an area of 90 km². It was founded in 1773 and its economy is based on agriculture (fruits, coffee) and livestock. It is one of the smallest municipalities in its subregion and offers a pleasant warm climate, ideal for those seeking tranquility close to the mountain areas of western Antioquia.

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Lo que hacemos por Olaya

Olaya has received more than $16.5 billion in comprehensive investments that have promoted well-being and community strengthening. The additional social investment, with more than $12.6 billion, has boosted projects in education, housing and productive development.

Environmental and social management, with more than $3.75 billion, and 1% investment, with $145 million—plus an additional $102 million in 2024—have made progress in ecological restoration and environmental compensation. The PAE, with $52 million, has supported emergency response and action.

These investments translate into visible works such as educational interventions, housing improvements and environmental projects, complemented by community training and emergency support, which have strengthened local development and social resilience.

February 3, 2026

February 3 release

In 2011, HIDROITUANGO S.A. signed a BOOMT contract with EPM for the construction and operation of the plant, giving it autonomy in contracting decisions. In 2023, EPM changed the project's contractors, a decision against which HIDROITUANGO S.A. issued formal alerts for possible delays. These communications are input to the Antioquia Comptroller's Office's investigation into the impact of the change in contractors.
January 29, 2026

Generation 2025

With a generation of 9,173 GWh during 2025, the Hidroituango project, owned by the company HIDROITUANGO S.A., established itself as one of the pillars of the national electricity system, providing 10.87% of the country's total energy demand, which reached 84,412 GWh in the same period.
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January 29, 2026

Hidroituango generates more than 10% of the country's electricity demand

During the first eleven months of 2025, Hidroituango produced 8,335 GWh, which represents 10.88% of the national electricity demand and demonstrates the fundamental role that this project plays for the country's energy security.
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January 28, 2026

Hidroituango engineers verify progress on the La Angelina Bridge, a key project for mobility in Liborina

Engineers from HIDROITUANGO S.A. carried out a technical verification visit to the works of the La Angelina Bridge, a strategic infrastructure to improve the mobility and connectivity of the communities of La Angelina and Mogotes with the urban area of the municipality of Liborina. The visit took place on November 26, 2025 and made it possible to evaluate the current state of the work, compliance with the schedule and the technical conditions associated with the future filling of the reservoir.
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