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The maximum authorization period for the operation of the Angra 3 nuclear thermoelectric plant is 50 years, with possible extension for up to 20 years

Reviewed on 2026-10-04 · next review 2027-04-04

Data

Data consulted on 04/10/2026.

Basis

• Law No. 14.120/2021 (Planalto, in Portuguese): Article 10, § 1º, item I, establishes that the authorization grant for the operation of the Angra 3 nuclear thermoelectric plant will have a term of 50 years, with the possibility of extension for up to 20 years.

How it applies

The authorization for the operation of the Angra 3 nuclear thermoelectric plant is granted by the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) and has an initial term of 50 years. This term can be extended by up to 20 additional years, provided the conditions established in the Aneel regulations and the energy supply contract are met.

Limits

• The term extension depends on specific regulation by Aneel and compliance with the objective temporal milestones of the implementation schedule, including the commercial operation start date of the generating unit (art. 10, § 1º, item II).
• The 50-year term is fixed for the authorization grant and does not cover the energy supply contract, which has a 40-year supply term (art. 10, § 2º, item IV).
• Law 14.120/2021 does not address renewal after the initial term or extension, only the maximum extension of 20 years.
• Subsequent changes should be verified in the official source (Planalto) or in Aneel regulations.

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