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Belo Monte dam water flow reduction

Overview

Norte Energia has initiated a gradual reduction of water flow to the intermediate reservoir of the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Xingu River in Pará. As a preventive measure against potential El Niño effects in northern Brazil, the flow is being reduced from 300 m³/s to 100 m³/s.

The operation is scheduled to continue until November 30. The company stated that this reduction will not affect the water volume destined for the Volta Grande do Xingu. The measure has received authorization from Ibama, the National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA), and the National Electric System Operator (ONS).

According to Norte Energia, the operation aims to improve predictability for the National Interconnected System (SIN), enhance navigability in the main reservoir for indigenous and riverside communities, and support the Belo Monte Fish Transposition System to assist migratory species during their reproductive period. The company will monitor water quality, navigation, and fish movement throughout the period.

Entities

Norte Energia · Ministry of Mines and Energy · Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant · IBAMA · Belo Monte

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Belo Monte reduces water flow due to El Niño

    Norte Energia is reducing water flow at the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant as a preventive measure against El Niño, aiming to improve system reliability and support local navigation and fish migration.

  2. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Belo Monte dam reduces Xingu River flow due to El Niño

    Norte Energia is reducing water flow at the Belo Monte dam on the Xingu River as a preventive measure against El Niño, aiming to stabilize the power system and support local fish migration through November.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com.br · noticiamarajo.com.br · paraonline.com.br · tnonline.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · viagemegastronomia.com.br · zoldkultura.hu