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GE Vernova Inc.and Eneva, the largest private natural gas operator in Brazil, have announced the start of commercial operation of the Azulão I thermal power plant, located in Silves, Brazil, approximately 330 km (205 miles) from Manaus.
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Contracted to provide 295 MW of capacity to Brazil’s National Interconnected System (SIN) for 15 years, the new plant will contribute to enhancing the stability, reliability and security of the country’s electricity supply. The project is the first asset of Eneva’s Azulão Complex, which comprises the Azulão I and Azulão II power plants.
At the heart of the Azulão I facility is GE Vernova’s high-performance 7HA.02 gas turbine, paired with a H65 generator. The advanced turbine is expected to deliver the rapid load-following capabilities needed to balance the grid and support the growth of non-dispatchable renewables, like wind and solar, across Brazil.
According to Brazil's Ten-Year Energy Expansion Plan (PDE 2035), developed by the Energy Research Company (EPE), renewables are expected to cover more than 85% of Brazil's electricity generation by 2035, particularly with the expansion of wind and solar generation. Given the inherent intermittency of these sources, gas turbines are critical for balancing the system, providing dispatchable power necessary to stabilize the grid and help meet demand.
“Azulão is the ultimate expression of our comprehensive portfolio strength” said Marco Vera , VP of New Units for GE Vernova’s Gas Power business in Latin America. “By integrating our advanced gas-powered technology with specialized, cutting-edge grid-stabilization solutions, and long-term maintenance services, we have proven that we can deploy high-efficiency power in even the most complex transmission environments."