Eneva proceeds with works on the thermoelectric plant that will cost R$ 1,9 billion and supply Roraima with natural gas produced in the Amazon

Generators and turbines, in addition to other large equipment, were delivered to UTE Jaguatirica II, a thermoelectric plant being built by Eneva. R$ 1,9 billion were invested in the project, which will produce natural gas in the Amazonas Basin and will supply the UTE and the state of Roraima. The UTE is part of the Azulão-Jaguatirica II integrated project, winner of the 2019 auction by the National Electric Energy Agency.

See other news:

• Usina Coruripe, leader in the production of sugar, ethanol and electricity, hires a driver, welder, turner, mechanic and more
• Measure of the Federal Government allows exploration and resumption of works of the Angra 3 nuclear power plant by the private sector
• Mechanics, operators, assistants, technicians and more professionals are required for job vacancies in Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Santa Catarina

The foundation work for the main equipment has already been concluded and the construction civil proceeds, with the construction of the electrical building, the building of the maintenance workshop and the administrative sector, as well as the drainage and assembly of the water storage tanks.

In addition to the three generators and three turbines, the thermoelectric plant already has 168 isotanks, which will be used to store the liquefied natural gas. The boilers and parts of the aerocondenser are still scheduled to arrive at the UTE in September, complementing the main equipment in this phase of the work.

About 880 workers work at the construction site and the forecast is to have 1.200 employees at the peak of the works. According to Lino Cançado, Director of Operations at Eneva, The works are continuing with the implementation of a protocol to combat Covid-19, adapted to the severity of the pandemic in each region, considering the recommendations of official national and international health bodies. Among several measures adopted, it carried out testing continuously to ensure that only capable employees work on the construction sites.

The thermoelectric plant, which is expected to start activities in the second half of 2021, will meet 70% of the state's electricity consumption, which will allow the shutdown of diesel generation capacity, with a consequent reduction in generation and production costs. emissions.

Reduction of CO2 and NOx emissions

What is expected is a 2% reduction in CO35 emissions in Roraima, which represents 180 ton/year less CO2 released into the atmosphere. NOx emissions will be reduced by 99%. A reduction in the cost of generation in the Isolated System of Roraima, the only state outside the country's integrated electrical system, is also expected.