Auction Promoted by Aneel Took Place in São Paulo and Enabled the Bidding of 13 Blocks of Concessions for Energy Transmission Assets
This Thursday (30), the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) held an auction in São Paulo for the bidding of 13 blocks of concessions for energy transmission assets, which together total 5,425 kilometers of lines and 6,180 megavolt-amperes (MVA) in substation transformation capacity.
The auction was the largest conducted by the segment since 2018. It is estimated that investments of up to R$ 15.3 billion will be generated during the construction period of the lines, which may vary from 42 to 60 months, and that up to 31,697 direct jobs will be created.
The winners of the auction promoted by Aneel will provide construction, operation, and maintenance services for the facilities for a period of 30 years, being compensated by the Annual Allowed Revenue (RAP) while the contract is in force. The maximum RAP for this bidding is equivalent to R$ 2.2 billion per year, adjusted by the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA).
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The assets that were auctioned in the bidding conducted by Aneel are located in 13 states, namely: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Bahia, Espírito Santo, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pará, Rondônia, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, and Sergipe.
The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) Maintained, in This Auction, the Proportion of Financiable Items at 80%
For this bidding, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) maintained the proportion of financiable items at 80%, meaning that the winners of each project had to use at least 20% of their own capital. Furthermore, the Aneel auction is part of the Partnerships for Investment Program of the Presidency of the Republic (PPI).
The approval of the auction is scheduled for August 23, while the signing of the concession contracts should occur on September 30. Of the total R$ 15.3 billion expected in investments, R$ 12.27 billion will be directed to large-scale transmission, capable of channeling renewable energy solar in the state of Minas Gerais (lots 1 to 3).
Interim Director-General of Aneel Argues in Favor of the Policies and Regulations Employed by the Agency as Key Factors for the Success Achieved by the Auction
Camila Bonfim, interim director-general of Aneel, stated that the auction was successful due to the existence of a safe and attractive investment environment in the electric sector, built over the years through well-structured governance, legal security, stability, and regulatory predictability.
The director also stated that Aneel works with regulations that encourage competition and innovation, in order to ensure quality service and a fair rate. Camila finally assured that they will continue this purpose, which is reflected in the success of transmission auctions.
The deputy secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, José Roberto Bueno Júnior, highlighted that the projects awarded today will significantly contribute to the continued reliable operation of the National Interconnected System, in order to promote adequate supply to consumers of energy in the country, always in accordance with the demand for tariff moderation in suggesting new expansion solutions.
According to the secretary, the expansions auctioned today are important as they will also open the connection margin for renewable generation ventures in the state of Minas Gerais, which has the potential for viable solar energy with beneficial utilization for Brazil’s electrical system.

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