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The Novo Tempo Barcarena Thermoelectric Plant Started Its Testing Phase in Pará, Integrating the New PAC. The 630 MW Project Uses Natural Gas, Energy Auction, and Electrical Substation
The Novo Tempo Barcarena Thermoelectric Plant began its testing phase in the municipality of Barcarena, Pará, on September 19, marking a significant step for the Brazilian electric sector.
The project integrates the New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC), which brings together initiatives from the Federal Government to stimulate the country’s infrastructure and energy security, according to a report published.
With an installed capacity of 630 megawatts (MW), the plant promises to strengthen the National Interconnected System (SIN) with firm energy and assured supply.
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In addition to the installed capacity, the plant has the advantage of using single-shaft technology, which combines natural gas and steam turbines into a single generator. This format brings efficiency gains in the electricity generation process.
The main fuel is guaranteed by the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Regasification Terminal, inaugurated in March 2024, which provides conditions for secure and continuous supply.
With commercial operation scheduled for December 2025, the Novo Tempo Barcarena Thermoelectric Plant connects to the national electric system through the 230 kV Vila do Conde Substation, managed by Eletronorte.
The energy has already been contracted in the 30th New Energy Auction A-6, in 2019, with supply assured until 2049. The entire environmental licensing process was under the responsibility of the State Secretariat for the Environment and Sustainability of Pará (Semas-PA).
Natural Gas as a Strategic Source for the Novo Tempo Barcarena Thermoelectric Plant
The supply of the Novo Tempo Barcarena Thermoelectric Plant directly depends on natural gas processed at the LNG Regasification Terminal.
The terminal began operations in March 2024, with a capacity to process 15 million cubic meters per day and a storage tank of 160 thousand cubic meters.
These numbers ensure that fuel supply occurs continuously and under adequate conditions to maintain uninterrupted energy generation.
The use of natural gas brings significant advantages. In addition to the assured availability from the terminal, this energy source allows for greater stability in supply to the SIN.
With the plant’s single-shaft model, which connects gas and steam turbines in the same generator, the result is more efficient and integrated generation.
Thus, the infrastructure was designed to ensure firm energy in a scenario of growing national electricity demand.
Connection of the Novo Tempo Barcarena Thermoelectric Plant to the Vila do Conde Electrical Substation
The integration of the Novo Tempo Barcarena Thermoelectric Plant to the Basic Grid will be made through the 230 kV Vila do Conde Substation, which is under the responsibility of Eletronorte.
This connection is fundamental for the 630 MW of installed capacity to reach the National Interconnected System and can be distributed across different regions of Brazil.
The choice of this substation ensures reliability in the energy flow process. Furthermore, it enhances operational security, as it is a solid structure within the electric system of Pará.
This point is essential, as a plant of this size requires robust infrastructure to insert the generated electricity into the SIN without risks of overload or transmission failures.
Another relevant aspect is that the energy from the Novo Tempo Barcarena Thermoelectric Plant has already been secured in the 30th New Energy Auction A-6, held in 2019.
This means that its production is linked to long-term contracts, valid until 2049. The auction ensures predictability for the sector and security for investors and consumers.
Role of the New PAC in the Advancement of the Novo Tempo Barcarena Thermoelectric Plant
The New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC) brings together strategic projects in partnership with the private sector, states, municipalities, and social movements.
The Novo Tempo Barcarena Thermoelectric Plant is included in the Energy Transition axis, within the energy generation sub-axis.
Currently, this sub-axis includes 534 plants, of which 322 have already been completed. The inclusion of the Barcarena plant in this portfolio highlights the relevance of the project within the energy expansion policy.
The focus is to stimulate investments, create jobs, and reduce regional inequalities. The construction and future operation of the plant directly contribute to this goal, strengthening the local economy and increasing the energy supply in Pará and Brazil.
Another important point is the environmental licensing, conducted by the State Secretariat for the Environment and Sustainability of Pará (Semas-PA).
This process ensures that the implementation of the plant follows established norms, respecting technical and environmental criteria. Thus, the project integrates into the goals of the New PAC for development combined with social and environmental responsibility.
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