The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has begun discussions with the government of Goiás to accelerate measures aimed at strengthening the electricity supply and ensuring energy security in the state, given the growing demand for power and the structural limitations that still exist in the grid.
The initiative involves evaluating transmission and distribution infrastructure, as well as actions to unlock productive projects that depend on a greater supply of energy, especially in agribusiness and industry.
This move comes amid heightened attention to the Goiás state electricity system, considered strategic for the economic growth of the Central-West region, and reflects the federal government's concern to avoid bottlenecks that could compromise investments and the expansion of production.
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The discussions were formalized at a meeting held in Brasília between the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, and the Vice-Governor of Goiás, Daniel Vilela, with the participation of ministry technicians and political representatives from the state.
The meeting focused on enabling structural projects capable of expanding the capacity of the electrical system and meeting the pent-up demand for connectivity.
During the meeting, the minister highlighted the strategic importance of Goiás to the national economy, especially due to the relevance of its agricultural production, and stated that strengthening the electricity grid is essential to sustain regional growth.
Among the measures analyzed is the inclusion of new projects in the electricity sector's planning, with bidding expected as part of the transmission auction scheduled for October 2026.
Studies for future expansions in agricultural regions experiencing rapid demand growth were also discussed, with the possibility of new projects starting in 2027.
Conflict history
Closer monitoring by the federal government regarding the electrical system of Goiás This is a sensitive issue and is linked to the history of conflicts involving the granting of distribution rights in the state.
The crisis intensified after the privatization of Celg-D, acquired by Enel in 2016, when the concessionaire inherited a network considered degraded and began to face strong political and economic pressure to improve quality indicators.
In the following years, the relationship between the company and the state government deteriorated, with public demands for investments, the imposition of fines, and even requests to revoke the concession.
The productive sector, especially agribusiness and industry, also began to push for greater service capacity, arguing that the lack of electrical infrastructure hindered the installation and expansion of projects in the state.
The impasse ended in 2022 when Enel sold control of the distributor to Equatorial Energia, after successive criticisms and institutional strain. The change was seen as an attempt to rebuild the system and regain the trust of consumers and investors.
Ranking is still a concern.
Since taking over the concession in 2023, Equatorial Goiás has made billion-dollar investments in substations, networks, and reinforcements in rural service, resulting in improvements in technical service continuity indicators.
Recent data shows a reduction in the duration and frequency of outages, as well as compliance with the regulatory targets set for the most recent cycle.
Despite operational improvements, the distributor's performance still ranks among the worst in the country in comparisons made by Aneel.
Despite internal improvements, other dealerships also improved their results, keeping the Goiás-based company among the lowest-ranked large distributors in terms of quality.
This contrast between technical improvement and unfavorable ranking position helps explain the federal government's caution regarding the state. The need to expand the electrical infrastructure, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure the reliability of the system has become a recurring theme in discussions between Brasília and the government of Goiás.
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