Company will build, operate and maintain 800kV DC transmission system connecting Northeast and Central-West regions. Bid offered discount of 39.9%
With a bid of R$ 1,936,529,074.68, at a discount of 39.90% compared to the initial offer, State Grid Brazil Holding won the entire Lot 1 of the Transmission Auction 2/2023 held this Friday by Aneel, at the B3 headquarters, in São Paulo. The winning proposal meets the specifications of Aneel's notice and corresponds to the construction, operation and maintenance of the 800 kV Ultra-High Voltage Direct Current (UATCC) Transmission System, interconnecting the Graça Aranha (MA) and Silvânia (GO) substations. The LT route extends for 1,468km, passing through the states of Maranhão (MA), Tocantins (TO) and Goiás (GO).
The Graça Aranha-Silvania transmission line and the Graça Aranha and Silvânia converters are part of Lot 1, which also includes other sections of 500 kV transmission lines and synchronous compensation equipment. The set is designed to strengthen the entire energy system, helping to ensure that any load demand is met by any generation point throughout the country.
– This achievement allows us to intensify technological cooperation and synergy between China and Brazil. With this venture, State Grid expands its presence in Brazil, reinforcing its long-term perspective of operation, aware of and committed to the quality of essential services it provides to Brazilian society, transmitting energy generated by clean and renewable sources, bringing more security to the National Interconnected System (SIN) – highlighted the Chairman of State Grid Brazil Holding (SGBH), Sun Tao.
SGBH Vice President Ramon Haddad added:
– “With the history of successful implementations of the innovative BMTE and XRTE transmission lines, State Grid Brazil is now taking on a new mission on this journey towards a more sustainable future for the SIN. We are prepared to overcome this new challenge and are proud of this achievement. Once again, we will have the opportunity to carry out a project that, in addition to the benefits it will bring to the National Interconnected System, will generate jobs in the electricity sector and boost the economy of the States and Municipalities involved.”
State Grid had the financial advice of BTG Pactual in conducting the auction project.
