State Grid Brazil Holding
State Grid Brazil Holding – SGBH, a Chinese company belonging to the State Grid Corporation of China group, has been in Brazil since 2010, operating in the energy transmission sector.
In China, State Grid has superlative numbers, detailed below: it serves more than 1.1 billion customers, covering around 88% of Chinese territory, extending its operations to countries such as Italy, Australia, Portugal, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Brazil, where, in 2010, it purchased the transmission assets of the Spanish company Plena.
Believing in Brazil and dreaming the dreams of Brazilians has been the main driving force of SGBH since its foundation. We carry forward our corporate spirit of “striving to overcome, seeking excellence”, with the aim of developing a first-class electricity transmission system and a responsible, reliable and safe company, which aims to optimize economic, social and environmental values in Brazil.
The company uses cutting-edge technology and is committed to high environmental and social standards and to improving the safety, stability and reliability of energy supply. We are committed to social responsibility and cultural exchange between China and Brazil. Our work includes actions that strengthen understanding, trust and mutual respect through effective communication. Working together to create a modern and international company, in line with Brazilian legal requirements, reflects our commitment to innovation, implementation of best market practices and compliance with local laws and regulations.
One of SGBH's missions is to promote culture and the well-being of society through socio-cultural projects. Among the projects it supports are the Orquestra Maré do Amanhã, Hospital do Amor, Fundação José Lazzarini and Espaço Adav and Hospital Pequeno Príncipe, in addition to providing programs that integrate Chinese and Brazilian cultures.
The Group currently holds 19 concessionaires and another five concessions through consortia with a stake of 51% in each. Large cities such as Brasília, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, as well as extensive areas close to load centers, are already covered by around 16 thousand kilometers of transmission lines, which makes the company one of the largest in Brazil in the sector.
Among its main projects are the two transmission bipoles of the Belo Monte Power Plant – the largest transmission lines in the world – which use unprecedented ±800 kV UATCC technology.
SGBH in numbers:
- Lines in operation – 16,142.34 km
- Dealers: 24
- Employees: 767
- Since 2010, SGBH has invested R$21.6 billion in Brazil
Executive Committee
Chang Zhongjiao
Chairman
Senior engineer, graduated in mechanical engineering and master in business management and administration, with over 30 years of experience in the electricity and energy sector, of which 12 years of experience in power generation and transmission line construction projects, over 15 years of management in planning, bidding and engineering in energy companies. He joined SGBH in 2014, assuming the vice-presidency of the company. In 2018, he became president and, in April 2022, he assumed the position of chairman.
Ramon Haddad
Vice President of O&M
Senior Engineer, graduated in Electrical Engineering and post-graduated in Electrical Power Systems, with over 25 years of experience in the electrical sector, of which 15 years in technical and administrative activities in GTD (Generation, Transmission and Distribution) companies and 10 years working as an executive in power transmission concessionaires. In 2001, he served as CEO of several transmission lines and since 2010 he has served as Vice-President of State Gris Brazil Holding S.A.
Wang Yusheng
Vice President
Senior Engineer, postgraduate in Power System Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China. He has extensive experience in managing and leading HVAC, HVDC and UHVDC operation and maintenance. He joined State Grid Brazil Holding in 2019 as Chief Engineer and headed the UHV Operation and Maintenance Department, leading the operation of Xingu Rio Transmissora de Energia.
