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The Serra Dourada project, winner of lot 1 in Aneel's 2023 transmission auction, plans to build five 500 kV overhead transmission lines spanning 1,097 km across 23 municipalities (20 in Bahia and 3 in Minas Gerais), plus three new substations: Campo Formoso II, Barra II and Correntina. Blocks 1 and 3 of the project have been under construction since August 2025 and January 2026, respectively. ?
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"A ISA ENERGIA BRASIL, líder em transmissão de energia no País, anuncia a conquista da Licença de Instalação (LI), emitida pelo Instituto do Meio Ambiente e Recursos Hídricos (INEMA), para o bloco remanescente (Bloco 2) do projeto Serra Dourada (BA). Com a emissão dessa autorização, as obras do trecho de 500 kV da linha de transmissão Juazeiro III – Campo Formoso II - Barra II já podem ser iniciadas."
According to ISA Energia, the project will create a priority corridor for renewable energy flow from western Bahia, enabling connection of existing generators and new projects auctioned by Aneel in 2024. With estimated investment of R$ 3.157 billion (auction-date values) and Allowed Annual Revenue of R$ 322 million in the 2025/2026 cycle, the maximum deadline for commercial operation is March 2029. ✓
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"O projeto contempla a construção de cinco linhas de transmissão aérea em 500 kV, com 1.097 km de extensão, que conectam Oeste da Bahia e o Norte de Minas Gerais, passando por 23 municípios, sendo 20 baianos e 3 mineiros. Além das linhas, estão previstas três novas subestações (Campo Formoso II, Barra II e Correntina)"
Serra Dourada project won lot 1 of Aneel's transmission auction in June 2023
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Blocks 1 and 3 began construction in August 2025 and January 2026 respectively
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Total extension of transmission lines in the project
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What is the planned installed capacity and specific technology of the Serra Dourada project?
Why it's still unknown: Available sources focus on transmission infrastructure but do not detail generation capacity or whether it includes own generation projects.
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What are the specific environmental impacts identified in the licensing process?
Why it's still unknown: The environmental licensing process was not detailed in available reports.