ENGIE surpasses 1 GW in wind power in Brazil
Built by ENGIE in the municipalities of Umburanas and Santo Sé in the state of Bahia, the Campo Largo 2 Wind Complex has received authorization from the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) to begin the commercial operations of its first wind farm. After passing a period of test operations, during which the equipment was shown to be working well and the operation secure, the wind turbines are now feeding energy into the National Interconnected System – SIN. The viability of the Complex was made possible thanks to its more than a 100 energy contracts with free energy consumers.
At an investment of R$ 1.6 billion, the Campo Largo 2 consists of 86 wind turbines and a total installed capacity of 361,2 MW. When the Complex is fully operational, ENGIE will have 1,262.8 MW of installed capacity of wind power in Brazil, more than 1,000MW of it in the state of Bahia alone. In addition, the new project consolidates the Company’s capacity in renewable energy and expands its portfolio, increasing the offer of energy in the Free Contracting Environment.
“Campo Largo 2 represents the consolidation of the Company in wind power. We have surpassed the 1GW mark in installed capacity, reinforcing Brazil’s vocation for clean and renewable energy and for a carbon neutral economy. In addition, we are supplying more energy to the free consumer that can now contract loads tailor-made to their needs, achieving a significant reduction in energy costs and optimizing the growth of their business”, points out ENGIE Brasil Energia’s Chief Executive Officer, Eduardo Sattamini.
On January 15, ENGIE announced a start on the installation of the Santo Agostinho Wind Complex, situated in the municipalities of Lajes and Pedro Avelino, 120 km from the city of Natal in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, with the signing of an agreement with Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines. Civil construction work is scheduled to begin in June 2021 and the investment is estimated at approximately R$ 2.2 billion.
Investment in social projects
ENGIE continues to invest in social projects in the municipalities of Umburanas and Sento Sé in Bahia. With the injection of an additional R$ 2 million, the initiatives are designed to stimulate social insertion and improve the quality of life of the communities through access to culture, health and sport, among others. In all, ENGIE has already invested R$ 17.1 million in social outreach projects during the installation of its three wind complexes in the region: Campo Largo 1, Umburanas and Campo Largo 2.
Social initiatives currently at the implementation stage include the construction of a community center for the Campo Largo Community, the installation of a piazza and sports court in the Rodoleiro Community, the setting up of an atelier as well as one more community orchard and a Digital Empowerment Center for holding courses, organized for providing opportunities for learning, entrepreneurship, income creation and civic engagement for the local community.
Sattamini adds that social projects are very important because they allow changes and direct improvements in people’s reality. “The investment in locations where we have our businesses is recognition of the good relationship we have with the municipalities and their communities. Our stakeholders are a fundamental component in the success of our projects”, he concludes.
ABOUT ENGIE
ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 97,000 employees, its customers, partners and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose (“raison d’être”), ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to its customers. Turnover in 2022: 82.6 billion Euros.
In Brazil, ENGIE, leader in 100% renewable power generation in the country, operates in generation, commercialization and transmission of electric power, gas transport and energy solutions. The Company
has in the country an installed capacity of 12,5 GW, originated from renewable sources and with low GHG emissions, such as hydro, solar and biomass power plants, and windfarms.
With the acquisition of Transportadora Associada de Gás – TAG, ENGIE now also owns the largest natural gas transportation network in the country, at 4,500 km and transecting 10 states and 191 cities.
The Group has a complete portfolio of integrated solutions focused on reducing costs and improving the infrastructure for companies and cities, such as energy efficiency, public lighting, energy monitoring and management.
With 2,800 employees, ENGIE’s turnover in Brazil in 2023 was of R$ 11.7 billion. ENGIE trades on the B3 through its energy generation and trading company, ENGIE Brasil Energia, under the ticker EGIE3. In addition to being a B3 Novo Mercado component, the Company is one of the very few companies that have been listed in the Business Sustainability Index since its creation in 2005. In 2021, ENGIE Brasil Energia was included in the Carbon-Efficient Index (ICO2), made up of IBrX 100 companies that are most transparent in terms of GHG emissions reporting and how they are preparing for a low-carbon economy.
The company also received in May 2024 the certification Great Place to Work, a recognition which validates the continuous commitment of the company to create a positive and inclusive work environment for all.
The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Euro 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, Euronext Vigeo Eiris – Europe 120/France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG-X).