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Start of Works on the West-East Railway in Bahia: Brazilian-Chinese Consortium Leads the Project

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published on 07/04/2023 at 06:30
Construção de ferrovia na Bahia vai gerar empregos
A importância do projeto para a logística e a economia Baiana/ Foto: Fernando Vivas/ GOVBA
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The TCR-10 Consortium and the First Phase of the West-East Railway

The TCR-10 consortium, formed by a Brazilian company and a Chinese company, will start construction on the first phase of the West-East Railway, known as Fiol. The Federal Government is also seeking other partnerships in the state.

With an investment of R$ 1.1 billion and an expected completion within 36 months, the project aims to connect the Bahian municipalities of Caetité and Ilhéus, where the Porto Sul is located.

Impact on Employment and Regional Development

During construction, it is estimated that around 1,200 jobs will be created, with gradual hiring as the works progress in the municipalities that make up Lot 1F.

The project is considered transformative and will contribute to economic growth and job creation in the region.

Sustainability and Balance in Development

The state secretary for the Environment, Eduardo Sodré, emphasized the importance of sustainability in the project, highlighting the partnership between the State Government and Bamin Ferrovia.

The goal is to ensure a balance between economic growth, investment, and job creation, without compromising the environment.

Capacity of Fiol I and Benefits for Various Sectors

With a total length of 537 kilometers and passing through 20 municipalities, Fiol I will have the capacity to handle 60 million tons of cargo per year.

Approximately 40% of this capacity will be used by Bamin for the transportation of iron ore, while the remainder will be made available for the output of other mining companies, agribusiness, and other sectors.

Porto Sul and Connection with the West-East Railway

Bamin is also responsible for the construction of Porto Sul in Ilhéus, a deep-water terminal that will receive ships with a capacity of up to 250,000 tons and handle up to 42 million tons annually. The completion of the railway and the port will represent a new vector of economic development for various productive sectors.

Fiol I is expected to be completed and in operation by 2027, bringing significant benefits to Bahia and Brazil, with positive impacts on the economy, employment, and environmental sustainability.

Paulo Nogueira

Eletrotécnica formado em umas das instituições de ensino técnico do país, o Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF ( Antigo CEFET), atuei diversos anos na áreas de petróleo e gás offshore, energia e construção. Hoje com mais de 8 mil publicações em revistas e blogs online sobre o setor de energia, o foco é prover informações em tempo real do mercado de empregabilidade do Brasil, macro e micro economia e empreendedorismo. Para dúvidas, sugestões e correções, entre em contato no e-mail informe@en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Vale lembrar que não aceitamos currículos neste contato.

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