Name of the Project
Belo Monte ultrahigh voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission link.

Location
The UHVDC link will transmit clean power generated in the north of Brazil, from the Xingu substation, to the Rio Substation in the south-east.

Client
Norte Energia.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 2 518 km, 800 kV UHVDC link capable of transporting up to 4 000 MW of electricity – enough to meet the needs of about ten-million people.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
ABB has won an order worth an estimated $75-million to supply advanced converter transformers for the Belo Monte project. This will include fourteen 400 MVA, 400 kV converter transformers and other related equipment.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
ABB (transformers).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
ABB media relations, tel +41 43 317 6568 or email media.relations@ch.abb.com.