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title: "ENGIE Brasil awards WEG contract for Jaguara hydropower expansion equipment order"
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description: "ENGIE Brasil has awarded WEG a contract to supply two new 116 MW generating units for the Jaguara hydropower plant expansion. The BRL 1.2 billion project will increase installed capacity by 232 MW, with commercial operation expected in 2030. This follows ENGIE's successful bid in the March 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction. Additionally, a separate modernization program exceeding BRL 500 million is targeted for completion in 2029."
datetime: "2026-07-27T14:38:52.000Z"
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# ENGIE Brasil awards WEG contract for Jaguara hydropower expansion equipment order

-   ENGIE Brasil awarded WEG a contract to supply two new generating units for the Jaguara hydropower plant expansion. \* BRL 1.2 billion project lifts installed capacity by 232 MW via two 116 MW units installed in existing shafts. \* Commercial operation of the new turbines is expected to start in 2030. \* Expansion follows ENGIE Brasil’s successful bid in the March 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction. \* Separate modernization program exceeds BRL 500 million; completion targeted for 2029 with current capacity held at 424 MW. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. ENGIE Brasil Energia SA published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 27, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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