Ponte de Pedra is a 176MW hydro power project. It is located on Correntes river/basin in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 2001 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2005.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 176 | 176 | – | Active | Mato Grosso, Brazil | Ponte de Pedra Energetica; Webuild |
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Description
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The project was developed by Ponte de Pedra Energetica and Webuild. The project is currently owned by Engie Brasil Energia with a stake of 100%.
Ponte de Pedra is a run-of-river project. The gross head of the project is 240m. The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, are 3 in number. The penstock length is 180m. The penstock diameter is 6m. The project generated 1,152 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 3 turbines, each with 58.7MW nameplate capacity.
The project has 3 electric generators installed at the site.
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The project construction commenced in 2001 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2005.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais under a power purchase agreement for a period of 20 years.
Contractors Involved
Skanska Latin America was selected to render EPC services for the hydro power project.
About Webuild
Webuild SpA (Webuild), formerly Salini Impregilo SpA, is a heavy construction contractor. It specializes in executing large and complex projects. The company offers design, engineering and construction services for dams, hydroelectric plants, canals, railways, metros, bridges, roads, motorways, civil and industrial buildings and airports. It also executes underground works, and civil engineering works for waste-to-energy plants and environmental protection projects. The company also carries out concessions activities related to motorways, metros and car parks. Webuild primarily serves water, renewable energy, transport and urban infrastructure sectors. It has operations in several countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Webuild is headquartered in Milan, Italy.
Methodology
All power projects included in this report are drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center. The information regarding the project parameters is sourced through secondary information sources such as electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, developers, project proponent’s – news, deals and financial reporting, regulatory body, associations, government planning reports and publications. Wherever needed the information is further validated through primary from various stakeholders across the power value chain and professionals from leading players within the power sector.
