Ludfor acquires stake in Foz do Prata hydroelectric plant
Type: Acquisition · Technology: Hydro · Country: Brazil · Announced: 2026-09-23
Ludfor announced the acquisition of a stake in the special purpose entity (SPE) responsible for the Foz do Prata hydroelectric plant, with the operation estimated between R$ 25 million and R$ 30 million. The plant, located in Rio Grande do Sul, has an installed capacity of 49.36 MW and is projected to commence operations in 2030. This acquisition expands Ludfor's portfolio in the renewable energy sector, specifically in hydroelectric generation. The deal underscores Ludfor's strategy to invest in operational or near-operational power generation assets in Brazil.
Analysis
Ludfor announced the acquisition of a stake in the special purpose entity that owns the 49.36 MW Foz do Prata hydroelectric plant in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with the plant’s operation estimated between R$ 25 million and R$ 30 million. The seller, Cooperativa de Geração, is the counterpart in the transaction. The plant is projected to commence operations in 2030. No financial terms, contract length, or financing structure were disclosed in the announcement.
Key points
- Ludfor acquired a stake in the SPE for the Foz do Prata hydro plant
- Plant capacity: 49.36 MW
- Location: Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Estimated operation cost: R$ 25‑30 million
- Projected start of operations: 2030
Counterparties
- Ludfor (Buyer)
- Cooperativa de Geração (Seller)
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