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Termopernambuco SA

Sector: Commercial • Location: Pernambuco, Brazil

Source: World Bank Group

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On December 13, 2001 the IDB granted the project company Termopernambuco S.A. a US$192.4 million loan for the construction and operation of a 520 MW power plant. Termopernambuco is wholly owned by Companhia Energetica de Pernambuco CELPE, which is turn is 100% owned by Neoenergia (previously, the Guaraniana consortium). The Guaraniana consortium is made up of Previ (49%), Iberdrola (39%) and Banc

Status: Prospective
Sector: Commercial, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Seaport, Natural Gas, Government
Location: Pernambuco, Brazil
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: World Bank Group

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The project “Termopernambuco SA” is an infrastructure initiative in the Commercial sector, located in Pernambuco, Brazil. Taiyo aggregates data on it from World Bank Group.

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Original status	Active
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	On December 13, 2001 the IDB granted the project company Termopernambuco S.A. a US$192.4 million loan for the construction and operation of a 520 MW power plant. Termopernambuco is wholly owned by Companhia Energetica de Pernambuco CELPE, which is turn is 100% owned by Neoenergia (previously, the Guaraniana consortium). The Guaraniana consortium is made up of Previ (49%), Iberdrola (39%) and Banco do Brasil's Banco de Investimento (12%). The plant is located in the industrial port of Suape. Initial cost of the plant was $403.5 million. Termopernambuco signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with CELPE and Companhia de Electricidade do Bahia. General Electric supplied the equipment. The gas fuel will be supplied by Petrobras on a 20 year take or pay basis. The construction of the plant was finalized in December 2003 and commercial operations started in 2004.
Original sector	Energy
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Country	Brazil
State	Pernambuco

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Source	World Bank Group
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Record type	Project
Sector	Commercial, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Seaport, Natural Gas, Government
Article published date	2023-02-20

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