Ignacio Rodriguez

What I specialize in

Multipurpose Desalination, WW reuse and clean energy project development.

Environmental assessments, policies and regulation for deslaination, Waste Water reuse and clean energy in Chile.

Water and energy market, contracting. Water contracting and water security contracts for high yield irrigation.

EPC market for water and energy infrastructure. Business development, consortium structuring, bids and contracts.

Project finance and bankability standards for project finance deals.

Previous projects

My latest project was Desala Petorca, a 1500 lps  desalination and water conveyance project for mining offtakers, irrigation and human consumption (multipurpose model).

I was the co-founder and CEO, led an angel investment round of USD 1 Million, obtained pre contractual relationships with 5 mining companies for water supply, led the sustainability and regulatory assessment of the project and led an experienced team of engineering and finance professionals.

The project control was sold to sponsor company Colbun S.A., Chile's 3rd biggest energy generator, with a pre-money valuation of USD 4 million and an investment compromise to finish the development phase.

How can I help you

Market entry and consultant to Chile and Perú, for  developers, technicians, funds, EPC companies interested in doing business in Chile and Perú for the desalination WW reuse and clean energy sectors.

Regulatory expert for these industries in Chile. I can do legal work with a team of local lawyers.

High level relationships with private and public sector executives in the mining, clean energy and water industries.