Transmission auction: Axia wins three lots and Alupar acquires the main asset.

A ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency) concluded this Friday (3) the transmission auction held at B3, in São Paulo (SP), with investments totaling R$ 1,8 billion and an average discount of 53,2% – this being the third largest recorded by the segment since 2017.

The bidding process involved four lots located in the states of São Paulo, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul, with an expected generation of over 4 jobs during the project implementation phase.

The main winner of the auction was Axia Energia, formerly Eletrobras, which won three of the four lots offered. The largest asset in the bidding, however, went to the Olympus XX Consortium, formed by Alupar and the management company Perfin, through Infra 2 Investment.

Lot 7, the first to be offered, was won by the Alupar and Perfin consortium after a bid of RAP (Annual Permitted Revenue) of R$ 96,7 million, equivalent to a 52% discount compared to the maximum value established by... ANEELThe project foresees the installation of 35 km of underground lines and a transformation capacity of 1.200 MVA in the state of São Paulo.

Axia Energia won lots 8, 9, and 10, with bids that resulted in discounts between 51,8% and 59%. The projects include facilities in the states of São Paulo, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul, involving the construction of transmission lines and the implementation of 1.200 MVA in additional capacity.

With the conclusion of Transmission Auction No. 1/2026, the ANEEL The company is already preparing for the next tender in the sector, scheduled for October 30th of this year. The expectation is to auction off new projects with the potential to generate more than R$ 11 billion in investments, expanding transmission infrastructure and energy distribution capacity in different regions of the country.

Why are transmission auctions important for the electricity sector? 

Transmission auctions play an important role in the expansion and modernization of the Brazilian electrical system. It is through these auctions that the government contracts companies responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines and substations.

These auctions, therefore, guarantee the necessary infrastructure to transport the generated energy to consumer centers. Furthermore, they attract private investment, generate jobs, and contribute to expanding the capacity for energy distribution in different regions of the country.

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