Axia Energia, formerly Eletrobras, won two lots in the Transmission Auction No. 4/2025, held this Friday (31) at B3, in São Paulo. In addition to it, the companies Rialma Participações, CPFL, EDP and the funds FIP Warehouse and Shalom FIP Multiestratégia were also winners.
The proposals presented resulted in a 47,98% reduction in the RAP (Annual Permitted Revenue), totaling R$ 487,3 million, well below the ceiling of R$ 936 million established by... ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency) – co-organizer of the event in partnership with the MME (Ministry of Mines and Energy).
According to the agency, the discount achieved represents savings of R$ 11,5 billion for electricity consumers during the term of the concession contracts.
This RAP (Annual Revenue Allowed), which will be passed on to consumers through electricity tariffs, will compensate the companies responsible for the construction and maintenance of the new transmission lines and substations.
The signing of the concession contracts, with a term of 30 years, is scheduled for February 23, 2026, and the commercial operation of the projects should begin between 42 and 60 months after that date.
The auction is for the construction and maintenance of 1.082 kilometers of transmission lines and substations, and 2.000 MW of transformation capacity, in addition to seven synchronous compensators.
The projects are located in the states of Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Paraíba, Paraná, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondônia, and São Paulo.
The expectation, according to ANEELThe expectation is that more than 13 direct and indirect jobs will be created during the construction phase of the projects.
Lot 1: Shalom Fip Multiestratégia RL
The company Shalom Fip Multiestratégia RL won Lot 1 of the auction with a bid of R$ 27,2 million, representing a discount of 57,51% compared to the RAP (Annual Permitted Revenue) of R$ 64 million. The estimated investment for the project is R$ 352,3 million.
The project includes the construction of a 345 kV underground transmission line, between the municipalities of Guarulhos and São Paulo, with a length of 5,72 km.
The project aims to strengthen the electrical infrastructure of the São Paulo Metropolitan Region, especially serving the North, East, and South sub-regions. It is projected to generate 704 direct jobs during the construction phase, which is expected to be completed in 60 months.
Lot 2: Rialma Administration and Holdings SA
Lot 2 was acquired by Rialma Administração e Participações SA, with a bid of R$ 85,9 million, representing a 36,73% discount on the initial RAP (Annual Permitted Revenue) of R$ 135,8 million. The estimated investment value for this lot is R$ 788,6 million.
This project includes the construction of several transmission lines and substations in the states of Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, and Piauí, notably the 500 kV transmission line between Santa Luzia II and Bom Nome II, spanning 228 km, in addition to other works in the states of the Northeast region.
It is estimated that 1.752 direct jobs will be created, with a completion timeframe of 54 months.
Lot 3: CPFL Transmissão SA
CPFL Transmissão SA won Lot 3 with a bid of R$ 81,2 million, representing a 53,93% discount on the initial RAP (Annual Revenue Allowed) of R$ 176,2 million. The projected investment is R$ 1,07 billion.
The project encompasses the construction of substations and transmission lines in the states of Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul, with works such as the Erechim 525/138 kV substation and 230 kV transmission lines, including the extension of the line between Caxias and São Sebastião do Caí.
The project is expected to generate 2.672 direct jobs and will be completed in 48 months, aiming to have a significant impact on improving the energy supply in the northwestern region of Rio Grande do Sul and the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre.
Lot 4: FIP Warehouse
Lot 4 was acquired by FIP Warehouse, which submitted a bid of R$ 116,2 million, representing a 47,30% discount compared to the RAP (Annual Permitted Revenue) of R$ 220,5 million. The total estimated investment is R$ 1,2 billion.
This project involves the construction of a 500 kV transmission line between Jauru and Vilhena 3, spanning 344,5 km, in addition to other works in Mato Grosso and Rondônia.
The project will contribute to expanding the transmission capacity of the Acre-Rondônia subsystem and is expected to generate 2.491 direct jobs, with an execution period of 60 months.
Lot 5: EDP Transmission Goiás
EDP Transmissão Goiás won Lot 5 with a bid of R$ 38,1 million, representing a 49,18% discount on the RAP (Annual Permitted Revenue) of R$ 74,9 million. The estimated investment value is R$ 441,5 million.
The project encompasses the construction of transmission lines and substations in Goiás, with particular emphasis on the Itapaci – Matrinchã 2 transmission line and the Matrinchã 2 substation. The works are expected to serve regions such as Itapaci, Firminópolis, and Matrinchã, generating 1.103 direct jobs and with completion scheduled for 48 months.
Lot 6: Axia Energia (formerly Eletrobras CGT Eletrosul)
Lot 6 was won by Axia Energia (formerly Eletrobras CGT Eletrosul), which offered the best bids for two sub-lots:
- Lot 6A: Offer of R$ 43,1 million, with a discount of 51,17% on the RAP of R$ 87,3 million.
- Lot 6B: Offer of R$ 23,7 million, with a discount of 48,43% on the RAP of R$ 43,7 million.
The total investment value for the sub-lots is R$ 542,5 million (Lot 6A) and R$ 282,8 million (Lot 6B). The works involve the construction of two 500 kV substations in Minas Gerais (Nova Ponte 3 and Paracatu 4), with the implementation of synchronous compensators.
It is estimated that 2.357 direct jobs will be created, with completion expected in 42 months.
Lot 7: Axia Energia (formerly Eletrobras CGT Eletrosul)
Axia Energia also won Lot 7, submitting advantageous bids for both sub-lots:
- Lot 7A: Offer of R$ 48,2 million, with a discount of 44,81% on the RAP of R$ 87,3 million.
- Lot 7B: Offer of R$ 23,7 million, with a discount of 45,79% on the RAP of R$ 43,7 million.
With an estimated investment of R$ 536,5 million (Lot 7A) and R$ 268,5 million (Lot 7B), the project involves the construction of 500 kV substations in Rio Grande do Norte, focusing on the implementation of synchronous compensators.
The project is expected to take 42 months to complete and is projected to create 2.299 direct jobs.
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