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Largest thermoelectric generators: Petrobras leads with 5,3 GW, followed by Âmbar Energia, Copel, UTE Uruguaiana, Gás Natural Açu, Eneva, Eletrobras, Karpowership.
The J&F group company, Amber Energy, is about to become the fourth largest natural gas generation park in Brazil with the acquisition of the Araucaria (484 MW) in Paraná. The transaction was conducted by Amber, which signed a contract with Copel to acquire 81,2% of the plant for R$320,7 million. With this acquisition, the company will strengthen its position in the gas power generation market in Brazil.
A Amber already owns the UTE Cuiabá plants, located in Mato Grosso, and UTE Uruguaiana, located in Rio Grande do Sul, on the border with Argentina. Now, the company will expand its presence and generation capacity with the inclusion of the Araucaria in your portfolio. With this acquisition, the Amber company will reinforce its position as one of the main natural gas generation operators in the country, contributing to the supply of electricity in a sustainable and efficient way.
Âmbar Energia expands its thermoelectric generation park by 20%
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Âmbar Energia and the acquisition of Araucária
With the purchase of Araucária, Âmbar now holds a park of 1,653 GW of power granted under its management — exceeding the Açu Natural Gas (GNA), between Prumo, bp, Siemens, which operates in partnership with SPIC Brasil and UTE GNA I (1,338 GW) in Port of Açu (RJ).
The largest gas generation parks in Brazil
See below the owners of the 10 largest gas generation parks in Brazil:
- Petrobras (5,3 GW)
- eneva (3,6 GW)
- Eletrobras (1,795 GW)*
- Amber Energy (1,653 GW)
- GNA (1,338 GW)
- EDF Norte Fluminense (826 MW)
- Karpowership (568 MW)
- Blue Marlin (565 MW) *
- neoenergy (550 MW)
- Termo Norte Energia (349 MW)
With the expansion of its thermoelectric generation park, the company Âmbar Energia reinforces its presence in the energy market. The acquisition of Araucária represents a significant milestone for Âmbar Energia, increasing its installed capacity by 20%. With this, Âmbar Energia consolidates itself as one of the main companies in the sector, competing directly with giants such as Petrobras, Eneva and Eletrobras.
Furthermore, Âmbar Energia surpasses Gás Natural Açu (GNA) in installed capacity, strengthening its position in the market. UTE GNA I, located in Porto do Açu (RJ), is one of the main thermoelectric plants in the country, and Âmbar Energia now stands out as a strong competitor in this segment.
With a diversified portfolio of energy generation assets, Âmbar Energia reaffirms its commitment to the expansion of the electricity sector in Brazil. The company has stood out for investing in generation projects thermal in different regions of the country, including Mato Grosso and Paraná. Furthermore, Âmbar Energia has participation in projects in the border to Argentina, expanding its operations to international markets.
Âmbar Energia's investments also extend to the renewable energy segment, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and diversification of the energy matrix. The company has sought to expand its operations in the natural gas market, exploring growth opportunities and contributing to the country's economic and energy development.
With the incorporation of Araucária to its portfolio, Âmbar Energia reaffirms its position as one of the main players in the electricity sector in Brazil. The company has demonstrated its ability to compete in a dynamic and challenging market, standing out as a reference in thermoelectric generation. Âmbar Energia continues to boost the energy sector, promoting innovation and excellence in its operations.
Source: EPBR
