POWER-SAO SIMAO
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Brazil
Source: World Bank Group
The project consists of a hydroelectric power station and associated transmission designed for 2,500 MW with an initial capacity of 1,000 MW, located on the Paranaiba River. Sao Simao is the first major hydroelectric plant on the Paranaiba River, which has an average 2,230 m3/second flow. The project would incorporate a storage reservoir with a usable capacity of 5.5 billion cubic meters with a ca
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Hydro
- Location
- Brazil
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- World Bank Group
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project consists of a hydroelectric power station and associated transmission designed for 2,500 MW with an initial capacity of 1,000 MW, located on the Paranaiba River. Sao Simao is the first major hydroelectric plant on the Paranaiba River, which has an average 2,230 m3/second flow. The project would incorporate a storage reservoir with a usable capacity of 5.5 billion cubic meters with a catchment area of 171,000 sq. kms. The project location and features have been chosen on the basis of minimum costs. Geological conditions and the sources of construction materials have been investigated and found acceptable. |
Original sector | (Historic)Electric Power & Other Energy |
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Country | Brazil |
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Source | World Bank Group |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-12-17 |
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