Areva to build 150MW biomass power plant in Brazil

French energy firm Areva has secured a contract to build the 150MW Campo Grande biomass power plant for Brazilian utility BOLT Energias.

Scope of the contract includes the delivery of engineering, procurement and construction services for the plant.

The proposed biomass plant is said to be the largest of its type in the country.

To be located in the northeastern state of Bahia, the plant will feature three 50MW modules and will be fueled with woody biomass.

The facility is expected to become operational in 2017.

Areva Renewables CEO Louis-François Durret said: "Awarded as part of the first biomass plant project undertaken in Brazil in recent years, this success illustrates BOLT Energias’ recognition of AREVA’s knowledge in construction and technological expertise.

"This contract will mark the first step of a successful collaboration with our Brazilian partner."

Areva has so far constructed 95 biomass plants across the globe, with a total installed capacity of over 2,500MW.

Bolt Energias, which was established in 2010, focuses on energy generation and trading, structured to operate both in spot and regulated markets.

The company also develops energy efficiency projects and solutions for the power generation market segment.

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Image: Petribu biomass plant built by Areva in Brazil. Photo: Courtesy of Areva.