WEG signs R$1.2bn supply agreement with Engie Brasil Energia for UHE Jaguara expansion
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Hydro · Country: Brazil · Capacity: 232 MW · Announced: 2026-07-27
WEG was awarded a supply agreement by Engie Brasil Energia to deliver two generator units for the expansion of the Jaguara hydroelectric plant, valued at R$ 1.2 billion. The project will add 232 MW to the existing 424 MW capacity of the UHE Jaguara, located on the border of Rifaina, São Paulo and Sacramento, Minas Gerais. The new units are expected to be installed and commissioned within the next two years, boosting the plant’s output. The contract strengthens Engie’s hydro portfolio in Brazil and gives WEG a foothold in large‑scale power equipment supply. No financial advisors or legal counsel were disclosed in the announcement.
Analysis
WEG signed a R$1.2 billion supply agreement with Engie Brasil Energia to deliver two generator units for the expansion of the 424 MW UHE Jaguara hydroelectric plant in Brazil, adding 232 MW to the existing capacity. Engie Brasil Energia is the buyer, while WEG, a Brazilian industrial equipment manufacturer, is the supplier. WEG operates across multiple countries, focusing on electric motors, generators, and transmission equipment. The new units are expected to be installed and commissioned within the next two years, with the contract announced on 2026-07-27. The project is located on the border of Rifaina, São Paulo and Sacramento, Minas Gerais, in Brazil.
Key points
- R$1.2 billion supply agreement
- 232 MW capacity addition
- 424 MW existing capacity of UHE Jaguara
- 2026-07-27 announcement date
- 2-year installation and commissioning timeline
Counterparties
- WEG (Supplier)
- Engie Brasil Energia (Buyer)
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