F. Pierre Gingras

F. Pierre Gingras has been deeply involved for over 45 years in the execution of major hydroelectric projects, mainly as Chief Planning and Cost Engineer for Hydro-Quebec's Major Dam Projects like the Manicouagan and James Bay complexes, rebuilding of existing works, and some 200 other hydroelectric projects studies.Retired, he is continuing to study various projects with the Montreal Economic Institute, Canadian Society of Senior Engineers, gthe Canadian Academy of Engineering and some large engineering firms.Among major outcome of this work is the "Eau du Nord" (Northern Waters) project, intended to direct additional flows into the St.Lawrence River Basin, technical and economic study for a pan-Canadian high-Tension distribution network, a comprehensive integrated management plan for the entire St.Lawrence River Basin with emphasis to manage the disastrous environmental effects of climate change. In 2013, he completed the first preliminary study about the huge MacKenzie River hydroelectric project.