In a meeting held this Wednesday (1st), the CNPE (National Energy Policy Council) determined that Eletronuclear and BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) update and complement the economic-financial studies related to the completion of the Angra 3 plant.
These studies should consider three scenarios: maintaining the agreement already signed between the Federal Government, Eletrobras, and ENBPar with private participation; the possibility of completing the project solely with public funds; and detailing the costs of abandoning the project and its impacts on all parties involved.
For the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, the resumption of construction is strategic for the country's energy security, as nuclear energy provides reliable, baseload energy, complementing Brazil's clean energy matrix.
The history of Angra 3 has been a long process. The first developments date back to the 1980s, but the project has suffered repeated interruptions.
Currently, about 65% of the project is complete, with equipment purchased and stored. Engineering issues aren't the main obstacle, but rather financial modeling.
The BNDES study indicated a need for approximately R$23 billion to complete the plant, compared to an estimated R$21 billion in the event of abandonment.
But there are disagreements about these values, especially because part of the costs already incurred — around R$16 billion — should not, according to independent studies, be passed on to consumers.
Due to an agreement signed with the Union, Eletrobras was released from the obligation to provide additional resources for Angra 3 and is in the process of disengaging operationally/financially from the project.
The former state-owned company currently maintains a stake in Eletronuclear, which it is seeking to sell. Analysts, however, disagree on the next step.
While some advocate for the completion of the plant as a way to ensure predictability and reliability for the system, others warn that it is more of a political decision than an economic one, as the costs could become inefficient for consumers.
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