Purchase of the Lages Cogeneration Plant is part of the company’s strategy for growth and diversification of energy sources
Âmbar Energia, a J&F group company, announced the acquisition of 100% of the Lages Cogeneration Plant (UCLA), a biomass-based power plant located in Lages, Santa Catarina.
The unit has an installed capacity of 28 megawatts (MW) and belonged to the Engie Brasil Energia group. UCLA is a pioneer in generating electricity and steam from wood waste, a renewable source of energy.
“This acquisition reinforces our strategy of investing in assets that ensure the country’s energy security and reduce the risks of scarcity, providing security to the energy transition process. The incorporation of UCLA strengthens Âmbar’s strategic position in the stability of the supply of the electricity system”, says Marcelo Zanatta, president of Âmbar Energia.
Âmbar operates in the generation and commercialization of energy and in the transportation of gas. The acquisition of UCLA is another strategic step in the expansion and diversification of Âmbar’s generation park, which has an installed capacity of 2.3 gigawatts (GW). With the deal, the company adds biomass to its portfolio, which already included photovoltaic and thermal energy powered by natural gas and coal.
