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In Rio Grande do Sul, Construction Works for a New Thermoelectric Power Plant May Start This Year

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 22/10/2021 at 09:59
Usina – termelétrica – Rio Grande do Sul
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The Documentation That Is Missing For The Start Of The Works Of The Thermoelectric Plant Was Provided, After The Cobra Group Brazil Assumed The Enterprise

After more than a decade shelved due to difficulties in obtaining environmental licenses for the regasification terminal, the natural gas thermoelectric plant Rio Grande, located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, is expected to break ground this year. The documentation that is missing for the start of the works has been provided after the Cobra Group Brazil assumed the enterprise and presented changes to the original project. Also Read This News: Located At The Port Of Açu, Works On The GNA II Thermoelectric Plant Will Start In October

Feasibility Of An Old Project That Was Highly Coveted In Rio Grande Do Sul

Eduardo Leite said, “It’s an old project that started being discussed in 2009. We are working to make it feasible. It’s a transformative project for the entire state of Rio Grande do Sul, especially the southern region, because the thermoelectric plant, besides its direct positive impact, generates all the positive externalities of what it will enable in terms of gas pipelines and opportunities in the industry.”

Upon completion of the analysis of the latest documents submitted by the Cobra Group, the state government will call for a public hearing for the construction of the plant, with 45 days’ notice. “There is an intense dialogue being conducted by the government via Fepam (State Foundation for Environmental Protection) in this regard, respecting all procedures with the necessary agility,” he explained.

Job Creation With The Construction Of The New Thermoelectric Plant

According to the Cobra Group, with the permits issued, the construction process for the thermoelectric plant is expected to begin in December of this year. The investment of R$ 6 billion encompasses the project which includes, in addition to the thermoelectric plant, the construction of a receiving, storage, and regasification station for liquefied natural gas (LNG). The project will enable the supply of LNG in the state, with the main consumer being the Rio Grande thermoelectric plant, but also attracting investments from new industries to RS.

The construction project for the thermoelectric plant will create approximately 2,100 jobs and is expected to operate with up to 14 million cubic meters per day, which would meet RS’s demand until 2030. The group is already active in Rio Grande do Sul, with transmission lines managed by the Chimarrão and Pampa consortium that are nearing completion. These investments total R$ 3 billion, generating 4,000 jobs.

Also Check This News: BBF And Nova Engevix Form Partnership For The Construction Of A New Thermoelectric Plant That Will Use Palm Oil

Brasil BioFuels (BBF) and Nova Engevix formed a partnership to complete the construction of a 17.6 megawatt thermoelectric plant to generate energy from renewable sources in Roraima, the only state still isolated from Brazil’s interconnected system, according to a statement published by the companies on the last day 01.

The new thermoelectric plant will be built in the municipality of São João da Baliza, using raw materials available in the region, such as palm, in two different processes: with vegetable oil and biomass, the company explained, noting that the asset will be important in helping to reduce emissions in a state that heavily relies on diesel thermoelectric plants.

Roberta Souza

Autora no portal Click Petróleo e Gás desde 2019, responsável pela publicação de mais de 8.000 matérias que somam milhões de acessos, unindo técnica, clareza e engajamento para informar e conectar leitores. Engenheira de Petróleo e pós-graduada em Comissionamento de Unidades Industriais, também trago experiência prática e vivência no setor do agronegócio, o que amplia minha visão e versatilidade na produção de conteúdo especializado. Desenvolvo pautas, divulgo oportunidades de emprego e crio materiais publicitários direcionados para o público do setor. Para sugestões de pauta, divulgação de vagas ou propostas de publicidade, entre em contato pelo e-mail: santizatagpc@gmail.com. Não recebemos currículos

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