Itaipú Binacional has taken an important step in its Technological Update Plan (PAT) with the opening of the Systems Integration and Training Center (CINTESC) at the Hydroelectric Power Plant. This modern space not only represents an advancement in infrastructure but also a commitment to continuous learning and the development of the human capital of the hydroelectric plant.
The establishment of this center was carried out in a ceremony presided over by the general directors of the entity, Justo Zacarías Irún of Paraguay and Enio Verri of Brazil, accompanied by the other members of the Executive Board. The CINTESC aims to offer a specialized place for the training of professionals and technicians, allowing them to train locally instead of having to travel abroad.
Enio Verri, the Brazilian general director, highlighted the importance of cooperation between both countries for the construction of the CINTESC. He emphasized that this center symbolizes one of the most significant achievements of the 50 years of Itaipú and underscored the meeting of deadlines established in the technological renewal schedule, which envisions a completely modernized hydroelectric power plant within a period of 11 years.
The CINTESC is equipped with the most advanced technology in laboratories and audiovisual equipment, which will allow Itaipú to remain at the forefront of technical training. During the inauguration, engineer Enzo Torres, executive manager of the PAT Management Committee, explained that equipment manufacturers would bring their own instructors and resources to the center, providing Itaipú employees with hands-on training without the need to leave the country.
During the ceremony, the authorities toured the facilities of the CINTESC. Justo Zacarías Irún, the Paraguayan general director of the entity, thanked the workers from both countries for their contribution to this important advancement. In his words: "Today we can see how the Technological Update Plan is becoming a reality, thanks to the joint effort between Paraguayans and Brazilians."
