Ecuador's largest hydroelectric plant, built by a Chinese Co., was inaugurated in April.

The project, once fully operational, will generate 1,500 megawatts of energy and meet 30 percent of Ecuador's demand.

Expected to be fully operational in August, the project will save Ecuador 600 million U.S. dollars a year for importing fuel.

The project began construction in July 2010 at a cost of 2.24 billion dollars. It will create 7,739 direct jobs and benefit the nearby communities through sustainable development programs.