Committee authorizes government to activate thermoelectric plants to guarantee energy in Rondônia and Acre

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Measure will be adopted due to the severe drought that affects the northern region of the country. Decision complies with the recommendation of the National Electric System Operator (ONS). Fisherman on the Madeira River, in Porto Velho Tiago Fleet/Rede Amazônica The Electrical Sector Monitoring Committee (CMSE) authorized the government to activate two thermoelectric plants to guarantee energy supply in Rondônia and Acre. The decision, which responds to a recommendation from the National Electric System Operator (ONS), was taken on Wednesday (4). Share on WhatsApp Share on Telegram The measure will be adopted because of the severe drought affecting the northern region of the country. The Termonorte I and Termonorte II generators, located in Porto Velho, will be activated. The activation of the thermoelectric plants will take place amid the shutdown of operations at the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant, in Rondônia. The plant is one of the largest in Brazil and operates on the Madeira River, which has flow levels below average. Given this scenario, the CMSE suggested that the situation of water scarcity in the Madeira River basin be recognized and recommended that the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) and the ONS adopt the necessary measures to activate the thermoelectric plants. The committee also determined that the Ministry of Mines and Energy, with the support of the Energy Research Company and the ONS, carry out studies to evaluate the electrical system in Rondônia, Acre and Amapá. The objective of these studies will be to maintain energy supply in future scenarios of water scarcity or large floods. Thermoelectric plants generate energy by burning fuels, such as oil and natural gas. The operation is more expensive than a hydroelectric plant, for example. According to Aneel’s general director, Sandoval Feitosa, the electricity bill should continue with a green flag and no extra charges until the end of the year even with the thermoelectric plants activated. Aneel: Despite the drought in the North, the green flag on the electricity bill should continue until December, with no extra value Map shows eight states with record droughts due to lack of rain Cemaden VIDEOS: everything about Economy

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